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Testing for COVID-19 or Respiratory Symptoms

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19, complete our MyChart self-checker to determine next steps.

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You can download the MyChart mobile app in the Apple Store or on Google Play.

If you do not speak English or have access to the internet, please call 1-800-777-8442.

Si no habla inglés o no tiene acceso a internet, llame al 1-800-777-8442.

如果您不会英语或者不能上网,请拨打 1-800-777-8442.

Ikiwa huongei Kiingereza au una mtandao wa interneti, tafadhali piga simu 1-800-777-8442.

Si vous ne parlez pas anglais ou n'avez pas accès à Internet, veuillez appeler le numero 1-800-777-8442.

اذا كنت لا تتحدث اللغة الانجليزية او ليس لديك طريقة للحصول على شبكة الانترنت الرجاء الاتصال بالرق

Symptoms may include:

  • Fever or chills
  • New or worsening cough
  • New or worsening sore throat
  • New or worsening shortness of breath
  • Sinus congestion or runny nose
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Fatigue
  • Headache

Testing options

UI Health Care has several testing options available to best meet the needs of our community while meeting an increased need for COVID-19 testing.

COVID-19 tests performed through UI Health Care will be prioritized for those with the greatest risk for complications from COVID-19.

All testing options performed through UI Health Care will provide patients with accurate results and the option for further evaluation and treatment through UI Health Care if you test positive for COVID-19.

All patients should complete the MyChart self-checker to determine their risk level and appropriate next steps. This may mean testing through UI Health Care or an alternative testing option in the community.

What you need to know about COVID-19 testing

 

Follow-up care

If you do need a COVID-19 test through UI Health Care or test positive for COVID-19 through an alternative testing option, we’ve got follow-up options to make sure you get the care you need.

  • You’ll get recommendations for any treatments, medications, or care you may need.
  • You’ll have access to our home monitoring program, which lets COVID-19 patients who qualify stay at home while receiving their care.

Get started now. Log in to your MyChart account and answer the questions in our self-checker.

If you don’t have a MyChart account, it’s easy to get started.

Get more information on our COVID-19 response.

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