What is the 2019 Novel Coronavirus?

(COVID-19 2019-nCoV) is the name for the respiratory Capitalization caused by infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV- 2).

Transmission

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person in close contact, through respiratory droplets. It is also possible that a person can catch COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it. The CDC reports that some or all the following symptoms may appear up to 14 days after exposure:

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person in close contact

Symptoms
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
Precautions needed to stop the virus spread
  • Readiness and Response Actions for Covid-19
  • Country Level Coordination
  • Planning and Monitoring
  • Serology and Early Investigation Protocols
  • Risk Communication and Community Engagement
  • Maintaining the Essential Health Services and System
  • Clinical Care
  • Resource Planning
  • Surveillance Rapid Response Teams and Care Investigators
  • Patient Isolation to Prevent Spreading

What Types of Tests do we offer? 

PCr Testing

PCR testing is a highly accurate test which informs the patient. if they have a current Infection, Our fast PCR results are ideal for both health-conscious individuals and international travelers. Helps inform patient management and prevention of transmission. We offer the PCR Covid-19 test for international travelers.

Antigen/Rapid Testing

Test detects proteins from the virus which causes Covid–19. Rapid Antigen test can detect protein fragments specific to the coronavirus.

Medicare Lab Services (MLS) is now testing for COVID-19

Medicare Lab Services is now testing for COVID-19 laboratory has always prioritized the health and safety of our patients receive.

Our facility utilizes real time antigen testing to accurately diagnose COVID-19.