COVID-19

Dear patients of Michigan Avenue Immediate Care / Primary Care:

COVID-19 testing is available for any interested patient via our Immediate Care or Primary Care appointments.

In order to maximize safety and minimize exposure, all COVID-19 testing requests are first evaluated via telemedicine (video) appointment. Afterwards, our staff will work with you to schedule the appropriate sample collection.

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The following is a brief breakdown of available tests and general care measures:

COVID-19 Swab test

Detects ACTIVE infection
Used to diagnose COVID-19 if you have symptoms, including fever, cough, or shortness of breath
Swabs are taken from either the nose or mouth
Test results turn ‘negative’ or ‘normal’ when the infection resolves
Our office schedules collection of COVID swabs after a Telemedicine evaluation

COVID-19 Blood test

Detects prior COVID infection by measuring antibodies
Antibodies to COVID are thought to be protective and may indicate immunity
Antibodies appear approximately 14 days after infection or exposure
Scientists do not yet know how long antibodies will last after infection
Does NOT detect active infections
Our office schedules collection of the COVID blood test after a Telemedicine evaluation
Specific test protocol — IgG antibodies via Abbott, which received FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) on 4/26/2020
Reported sensitivity – 100%, specificity – 99.6%

General Health Measures regarding COVID-19

If you are sick and experiencing mild to moderate symptoms, consider the COVID Swab test.
Covid swabs can be ordered via a Telemedicine Consultation with our office
Stay hydrated and take fever reducers as needed
Patients with confirmed COVID-19 cases should self-quarantine
Self-quarantine is more strict than sheltering-in-place
Coordinate with your healthcare provider regarding when to follow-up and when to discontinue self-quarantine
If you were previously sick (or had possible exposure to COVID-19) and it has been at least 2 weeks – consider the COVID-19 Blood Test
The blood test can be ordered via a Telemedicine Consultation with our office

When to consider Emergency Care

If you are sick with a high fever and severe respiratory symptoms (chest pain, difficulty breathing, significant fatigue), please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

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