MILPITAS, Calif. – IGeneX, a fully certified lab known for its highly accurate COVID-19 testing for major hospitals, cities, employers, and professional sports teams, is now offering two options for those in need of a quick COVID-19 test. One option delivers test results in six hours, and the other in 24 hours. Both tests are Real-time RT-PCR tests that detect an active infection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Fast test results are needed for airline travelers who are visiting a state or country, such as Hawaii and China, that requires proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test result upon entry. They are also great for health-care workers who need access to quick testing so that they can continue to safely take care of the rest of us.
Delays in test results continue to be an issue. Most people who are tested for the Coronavirus do not receive results within the 24 to 48 hours recommended by public health experts to effectively stall the virus’s spread and quickly conduct contact tracing, according to a national survey by researchers from Harvard University, Northeastern University, Northwestern University and Rutgers University. In fact, some Bay Area sites take up to 19 days to deliver results in the worst cases.
“IGeneX is pleased to offer expedited COVID-19 testing for those with time-sensitive testing needs,” says Dr. Jyotsna Shah, President and Laboratory Director at IGeneX. “Since the pandemic began, we have been scaling up our capabilities to the point where we can now offer a quicker turnaround while still maintaining a high level of integrity and accuracy.”
IGeneX recommends both symptomatic and asymptomatic people be tested for COVID-19, which is in line with the latest CDC recommendations. Symptomatic people are those with a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. If positive, a person can be quarantined and treated before the disease spreads. Asymptomatic individuals do not display symptoms but may unknowingly expose and transfer the virus to others.
How to Get Same-Day Testing at IGeneX
1. Visit the IGeneX website and order either the six-hour test or 24-hour test
2. Schedule an appointment to visit IGeneX’s headquarters
3. Visit IGeneX and perform a self-swab
4. IGeneX will process your sample and deliver results within the appropriate timeframe
For more information on how to get tested for COVID-19, please contact IGeneX today at 1-800-832-3200 or visit igenex.com.
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