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Sep 7, 2021 · In Polk County, the health department offers free COVID-19 testing kits. They can be picked up at 1907 Carpenter Ave. in Des Moines from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, and can be returned in-person ...
Oct 6, 2021 · The recently launched testing locator map at coronavirus.iowa.gov helps Iowans find testing near them by entering a city or zip code. The map includes all Test Iowa test kit pick-up sites, and locations across the state where in-person testing is available. The tool also includes an overview of the types of tests offered and associated costs.
Keep Iowa safe with free statewide COVID-19 testing. ** COVID samples will be analyzed Monday-Friday. Samples received after 10am on Fridays will be analyzed the following Monday. ** Check the expiration date of the collection tube in the box prior to collecting your sample. If the collection tube is expired, request a new kit before collection.
Jul 12, 2021 · Since launching in April of 2020, Test Iowa has processed over 540,000 PCR COVID-19 tests. Through Test Iowa at-home, a partnership between the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the State Hygienic Lab (SHL), Iowans will be able to receive a free test kit, collect a saliva sample at home, return the sample by UPS and receive results ...
Aug 25, 2021 · Some Iowa hospitals have recently reported an increase in hospitalizations among children with RSV, limiting their bed capacity for other patients. Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting 42 additional deaths due to COVID-19. These deaths occurred over a four-week period from July 24-August 22, 2021.
To address the concern about SARS-CoV-2 testing reagents and swab supply shortages during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will allow laboratories and testing sites to use expired SARS-CoV-2 test kits, reagents, and swabs—unless doing so deviates from the test manufacturer’s authorized instructions for use.
Call Us. Contact your primary care provider or get tested at our designated location. MercyOne Singing Hills Urgent Care. 3520 Singing Hills Boulevard. Sioux City, IA. 51106. MercyOne offers covid-19 testing locations across the state and this page offers more information about testing in each region of Iowa.
