A member asked:

I have been through a telephonic consultation with my doctor and he clinically diagnosed me positive for covid 19. he cannot refer me for testing as i am not over the age of 55. how can i get a referral for testing in this case ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID concerns: Don't know where you live - but being under age 55 years old is not a reason (in most places) to preclude from testing. In South Africa- one needs to consult with a medical provider who will make determination about whether to test for COVID 19 or not. You can consult your local primary care provider. There are also other resources such as “Talk –to-Doctor” on HealthTap. In USA the testing policy

Answered 7/31/2020

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