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I think i might have contracted covid -19. can you refer me to a lab for a test?

Q: i think i might have contracted covid -19. can you refer me to a lab for a test?

: Unfortunately, we cannot do that on this site or from the US at all. Please contact your local health department to get this done. Meanwhile, drink plenty of fluids, rest, and isolate from others for 10 days if you don't get a test done or it's positive.

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Unfortunately, we cannot do that on this site or from the US at all. Please contact your local health department to get this done. Meanwhile, drink plenty of fluids, rest, and isolate from others for 10 days if you don't get a test done or it's positive.

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/20/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

See REF for testing sites in South Africa: https://947.co.za/articles/2020/03/19/here-are-your-covid-19-testing-sites-in-south-africa

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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A member asked:

I think i might have contracted covid -19. can you refer me to a lab for a test?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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