Frequently Asked Questions for Providers
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What patients should be tested?
Asymptomatic or actively symptomatic patients, per the ordering physician.
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What is the testing methodology?
Reverse Transcriptase PCR (rRT-PCR) assay (molecular)
Specimens are submitted via saliva or sputum.
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How is the testing collected?
Testing may be collected by the physician/client facility, or by appointment with the PPS collection site at Alpha Medical Labs, LLC.
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How is the testing submitted?
PPS Logistics will transport patient samples to the Laboratory.
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How is the report delivered?
The reports can be accessed via the Online Report Viewer (ORV), or by fax.
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What is the turnaround time for the test?
All testing turnaround time is within 72 business hours.