PNW
COVID Testing takes pride in providing convenient, accessible COVID-19 testing
to the Pacific Northwest community. Many schools have struggled with the inconsistent
turnaround time and limited access to prompt test results PNW COVID testing can
help bridge this gap to support public health while students and their families
strive. Here's everything you need to know about PNW COVID testing and how it
can benefit you, your family, and your community.
What
is PNW COVID testing?
PNW COVID testing offers you and your students the ability to get checked without
requiring travel to another facility. Our health care team will arrive at your
school in full protective gear for your school’s safety. We currently offer weekly
PCR testing along with rapid testing.
What
are the benefits of PNW COVID testing
PNW COVID testing is a convenient, time-saving, and safe option for your students and
staff who work together in the same space, during a pandemic. Robust testing can help slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus and give everyone peace of mind about their health.
What
is the cost?
Testing
is offered at no out-of-pocket cost to the school, parents, students, or staff
members. PNW COVID Testing is able to do this through partnerships with insurance companies
and the federal government. Under no circumstances will the school, students,
parents, or other staff members ever receive a bill.
What
documentation is required?
Each
student or staff member will be required to provide insurance information as
well as ID's (Parental ID for students). Remember, the uninsured are also
eligible for testing. No one insured or uninsured will ever receive a bill.
When
are results available?
Results
are available 24 to 48 hours once the lab receives the specimen.
Who
will be performing the test?
One
of our health care workers will be available weekly to perform the test.
What
about patient health information and privacy?
PNW COVID testing is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your
protected health information. Under HIPAA and HITECH PNW testing is required to
maintain the privacy and security of protected health information.