DAVENPORT, Iowa - Genesis Health System is opening a mobile collection sample site for Covid-19 coronavirus, influenza and strep starting Wednesday in Davenport.
KWQC TV6 reports this is for patients of the Genesis Health Group who have been referred for testing by a medical provider.
Samples will be collected while the patient remains in their vehicle. The provider or nurse will be outfitted in protective clothing that includes goggles, mask and gloves. Patients will have to roll down their windows and the provider will take a collection using a swab. This should only take a few minutes.
Physicians will call patients with the results and then be given instructions.
The mobile testing site is at 1520 West 53rd Street in Davenport and it will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. A second location is planned in Moline.
Patients will have to provide an ID. Patients are asked not to use taxis, ride sharing services or take public transportation to the testing site.
Those with questions can call the Genesis COVID-19 hotline at 563 421-3820.
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