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    (THIS IS ONLY REQUIRED IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF LUNG ISSUES AND YOUR FACILITATOR TELLS YOU DIRECTLY)

     

    Please read everything very carefully first.  
     

     

    PCR COVID testing is for the Patient ONLY. Guests do NOT need a COVID test, but everyone, including the patient is required to wear a mask when outside your room.

    **Please be sure to bring a mask with you.

     

    The hospital requires a negative PCR COVID test. This is NOT the free rapid test given out by the US Government.

     

     

    ***No handwritten results on doctor prescription pads will be accepted. Results must be reported directly from the lab.***
     


    The PCR COVID test must be done within the timing parameters listed below. Be sure you do not take your test too early, as it will be rejected by the hospital (see chart below).

     

    1. ORDER YOUR TEST KIT TODAY – THERE IS LIMITED SUPPLY (Especially after Holidays). 

      

    2. DO NOT SWAB YOUR NOSE UNTIL THE DAY SPECIFIED BELOW (REFER TO THE CHART BELOW). 

     

      

    DO NOT DROP OFF ON A SATURDAY OR SUNDAY OR A HOLIDAY RECOGNIZED BY FED EX OR UPS – CONTACT THEM FOR DETAILS. (REFER TO THE CHART BELOW).  
     


    Testing Options


    Local Testing:

    You can have your PCR COVID test done locally (Walgreens or CVS), as long as it is sent to a lab and the results are issued directly from the lab. It is best to call your local provider and verify their turn-around time to ensure your results will be back in time.

    ***No handwritten results on doctor prescription pads will be accepted. Results must be reported directly from the lab.***


    At-Home PCR Testing Kits:

    *We recommend this option! It's a super simple at-home PCR COVID test kit.


    The test kit comes with full instructions on how to swab correctly. On the day specified (REFER TO THE CHART BELOW) – Register your kit (don’t do in advance), swab your nose and send the test out THAT SAME DAY BEFORE THE FEDEX EXPRESS OR UPS CUT-OFF TIME FOR YOUR AREA (usually before 3pm but double check with your local FedEx or UPS)! 
     

    There are two companies we have found that you can order an at-home PCR test kit. Sometimes one or another is out of stock, so we are including both links.
     

    Let's Get Checked – Cost is $109.00:

    1. Open this link: HERE.
    2. Click ADD TO CART (DO NOT ORDER THE "TRAVEL" VERSION)

     

    LabCorp – Cost is $119.00 but you MIGHT be able to bill insurance:

     

    1. Open this link HERE.

    2. Click Get Started and following remaining instructions.

     

    **Please be sure to remember the email and password you are entering. You will need this information to log back into their system when you take your test.

     

    Day of Arrival Testing in El Paso, TX:

    *NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PATIENTS FLYING IN* If you live locally, or within a reasonable driving distance from El Paso, you can choose this option.

    Please note: If you test positive for Covid-19, you will NOT be admitted to the hospital and your surgery will be post-poned. You will need to return home and re-schedule surgery.

     

    Summit Urgent Care – Cost is $75.00:
    They MAY be able to bill certain insurance companies.                    

    No appointment is necessary. The average time is 15-30 minutes to test and receive your results, but can take longer if they are busy.

    Here is the link for more information: https://www.summit-urgentcare.com/
     

    If you are flying in and planning to use this option:
    1. You will need to pay the driver $35-50 CASH depending on the total time it takes to wait for your testing.
    2. You MUST tell us IN ADVANCE so that we can arrange the driver for you.
     


    On the day of your testing: IF you are currently having ANY symptoms of Covid-19 what-so-ever, contact your Patient Facilitator IMMEDIATELY!!!!  


    DO NOT SWAB TOO EARLY – (REFER TO THE CHART BELOW OR ASK US).    

     

    IF YOUR SURGERY DATE IS ON:  

    Monday  

    Tuesday  

    Wednesday  

    Thursday  

    Friday  

    Saturday  

    COMPLETE THE SWAB KIT AND SEND ON:  

    Wednesday prior  

    Thursday prior  

    *Friday prior  

    *Friday prior (only if doing this test kit). If doing locally, must be done on Saturday.  

    *Monday prior or if doing locally, no sooner than Sunday.  

    *Monday prior  

     

    *If Monday is a holiday, swab & FedEx or UPS on Tuesday BUT you may want to consider getting the test locally, as this shortens the return time. Results MUST be back BEFORE you ARRIVE at the hospital.  

      

    		 
     

    *If Friday is a holiday, swab & FedEx or UPS on Monday (you may want to consider getting the test locally as to ensure you have the results back in time for your ARRIVAL at the hospital).  

    		   

      

    Please call, text, or email any questions you may have, and we will be happy to help.   
     

    Thank you!  

     

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