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1. Purpose:

To provide symptom-based COVID 19 testing for residents of Jackson County. This is not a health fair.

2. Sites:

Sites will be selected by Truman Medical Centers and the Jackson County Health Department based on expected risk of COVID 19. Testing sites will be publicized and open to all residents of Jackson County MO.

3. Scheduling:

Patients experiencing symptoms should call 816-404-CARE to pre-register with TMC’s COVID 19 Navigators. Navigators will communicate pre-registered patients’ information to the testing sites.  

4. Format:

Patients who have symptoms will drive through the test site, and be tested as they remain in the car. Experienced testing staff will be provided by TMC Lakewood and will work from a mobile testing bus. Operational and directional signage will be provided. Bilingual staff will be available.

5. Tests and test Results:

15 to 20 tests per hour can be administered. Test results will be communicated to patients within 3 days, positive or negative. Patients will be provided with information about COVID 19, and provided access to the TMC patient portal.