Have a #COVID19 test results that took more than a few days after the swab was taken??
Throw it out and refuse to pay!
A lab result delayed more than a couple days isn’t just not useful, it’s misleading and dangerous!
A test with a 4+ day turnaround should have EUA revoked.
Throw it out and refuse to pay!
A lab result delayed more than a couple days isn’t just not useful, it’s misleading and dangerous!
A test with a 4+ day turnaround should have EUA revoked.
The only way it’s useful is if it’s positive. Remember, start the isolation clock from the time of the swab. Not the result.
Also, I’m not blaming the labs here. Im highlighting a massive systemic problem.
Though I will say that all clinical labs have a responsibility to accept only specimens that they can process within a clinically relevant time. A 7-day turnaround does more harm than good.
Though I will say that all clinical labs have a responsibility to accept only specimens that they can process within a clinically relevant time. A 7-day turnaround does more harm than good.
In case not obvious - I'm not referring to manufacturer EUAs - but LDTs. Also though referring to labs using manufacturer EUAd tests.
Point is that TIME is as important for these tests as accuracy. If the delay is excessive, it's potentially as bad as inaccurate testing
Point is that TIME is as important for these tests as accuracy. If the delay is excessive, it's potentially as bad as inaccurate testing
And if symptomatic, start at time of symptoms...
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