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Why do you need a doctor's referral to get a coronavirus test done?
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Changing policies: The CDC has provided guidelines for COVID 19 testing at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/clinical-criteria.html. However, state & local health departments/ providers make actual testing decisions. People should call their health care provider if they believe they should be tested.
Answered 5/15/2020
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