Antigen testing

• Antigen tests produce results quickly (within approximately 15–30 minutes), and can be used on-site at service locations.

• Results for antigen tests can be entered and sent to patients from the Order Details view

Step 1 - Collect Samples

1. Navigate to the Collection page
2. Click the Collect Sample button
3. Enter the patient name or date of birth into the patient search field
4. Select the patient from the patient search selection menu
5. Review the patient information and confirm to continue
6. (Optional) Ask the patient the questions shown and record their answers
7. Select the test type Antigen and sample type NP Swab
   • The sample ID will be automatically generated
8. Review the sample information and confirm to complete collection

Once completed, the sample provided by this patient will be added to the correct order automatically, based on the location and date of the sample collection.

Step 2 - Enter Test Results

1. Navigate to the Orders page
2. Click the Order ID of the order that you want to add results to
3. Click the Edit button on the row containing the relevant patient sample/test information, this will allow you to edit data for this row.
4. In the Results column, click the dropdown menu and select the result of the patient’s test
5. Click the Checkmark button to save the selection for this row

Repeat these steps for each test result in the order

Step 3 - Send Test Results

1. Navigate to the Orders page
2. Click the Order ID of the order that you want to send results for
3. Select the row containing the relevant sample/test using the checkbox
4. Click the Send Result Report button

This will send a result notification email to the patient contact email address.

• The Test Status will automatically update to Complete

ELR - Electronic Lab Reporting

A CLIA-certified laboratory or testing site must report positive antigen diagnostic test results to the local, state, tribal, or territory health department in accordance with Public Law 116-136, § 18115(a), the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

CLIA–certified laboratory or testing sites are no longer required to report negative test results for non-NAAT tests (rapid or antigen test) or antibody test (negative or positive). Antigen test results that are reported to public health departments must be clearly distinguished from other COVID-19 tests, such as NAATs and antibody tests.