It is important to test
We use testing to identify and prevent the spread of COVID-19 from person to person.
Why was I tested positive for COVID-19
You might have been tested because of:
Your healthcare provider believes that you have signs or symptoms suggesting COVID-19. fever, cough, difficulty, breathing, etc.)
You reside in an area where COVID 19 transmissions are high.
You are in close proximity to a person suspected or confirmed to be suffering from COVID-19
Is there a risk of the test?
It is possible for specimen collection via nasal and throat swabs to cause discomfort or other complications
What are the advantages of the test?
Your COVID-19 results, together with other information, will help your healthcare provider make informed choices about your care.
A COVID-19 test may be able to help you and your family limit the spread of COVID-19 in your community.
What does it mean to have a positive result from a test?
It is very likely that you have COVID-19 if you have had a positive test. You will likely be asked to quarantine the virus in order to keep it from spreading to others.
It is possible for your positive test to be incorrectly positive, although this is very rare. Your healthcare provider will discuss your medical history, test results, and symptoms with you in order to decide how best to treat you.
What does it signify if my test results are negative?
A negative Covid test means that the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), was not found in the specimen from your nose or throat.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, a negative result will indicate that your symptoms (e.g., cough, fever or fatigue) are not COVID-19. may be due to another illness, such the common cold or flu.
It is possible that your negative result may be an incorrect false negative, although this is extremely rare. It is possible that your negative result could still be falsely negative. As part of his or her decision to provide the best possible care, your healthcare provider will also consider your test results.
