A member asked:
If i am worried that i might have covid-19, is there a way i can get tested?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 37 years experience
Signs/Public Health: Please check with your Public Health department. Some areas have drive through testing after being referred. Your PCP and/or urgent care center may have additional information. Signs of COVID 19 may include fever, shortness of breath and dry cough.
81 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A member asked:
If I am worried about having COVID-19, can I ask to get tested?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Zachary Veresanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
COVID: IF you meet necessary criteria for COVID symptoms like fever, cough, SOB, CP loss of taste or smell , direct exposure to COVID you would most likely be able to get tested.
80 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
ZA
A 38-year-old male asked:
I would like to get tested for covid 19?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 10 years experience
Testing COVID : Not everyone needs to be tested. There are reasons to get testing, Perhaps you can consult a doctor
35 viewsAnswered Oct 15, 2020
South Africa
A 37-year-old female asked:
How soon can I get tested for covid 19?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Yvette Kratzberganswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Covid Testing: Covid Testing in South Africa requires a local Dr referral and in person visit to a testing site. Testing for Covid should be done within days 4-6 after symptoms start for the best accuracy. Testing before this may result in false negatives.
2 viewsAnswered Feb 19, 2021
Douglasville, GA
A 34-year-old female asked:
Where can I get tested for COVID-19 because I have symptoms?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Call primary doctor: During this pandemic, doctors want to see patients by video, or by phone if no video available, before deciding where a patient with cough or flu symptoms should go. If rather severe symptoms, one should call 911 (or local emergency number). State hotlines are listed at... https://www.policymed.com/2020/03/u-s-state-health-department-covid-19-resources-for-patients-and-healthcare-providers.html
93 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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