10 APR 2020 CLS Staff Technical Updates Georgia (GDPH): Please visit https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-online-testing-request and review the documentation included. Per GA Dept. of Public Health (as of 3/23/2020): “In order to request COVID-19 testing, please complete a rapid influenza test, and a respiratory viral panel if available, and complete the Patient Under Investigation (PUI) report form at the following link: https://dhpexternal.dph.ga.gov/covid19_test_req.html” If you have any questions about COVID-19 you can contact GDPH’s 24/7 Public Health Emergency Line at 1-866-782-4584. South Carolina (DHEC): Please visit https://scdhec.gov/health-professionals/south-carolina-health-alert-network-han and review the 6 page DHEC Health Update (dated 03/13/2020) . Facilities should read this document thoroughly and follow all instructions. Swab plus viral collection/transport medium tube for specimen collection is NOT provided by SC state lab. If you have any questions about COVID-19 you can contact the DHEC Control Care Line at 1-855-472-3432 from 08:00am – 06:00pm daily. Additional COVID-19 resources provided by the DHEC can be found here: https://www.scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19 North Carolina (NCDHHS): Please visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/covid-19-guidance#all-guidance-for-health-care-providers-and-local-health-departments and review the North Carolina State Laboratory Specimen Collection and Shipment Guidance . Follow all instructions in this document. If you have general questions about COVID-19 you can contact the NCDHHS at 211 or 1-888-892-1162. Additional COVID-19 resources provided by the NCDHHS can be found here: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina Tennessee (TDH): Please visit https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/cedep/novel-coronavirus/LabApprovalNeeded_ncov.pdf and review the document. If you have general questions about COVID-19 you can contact the TDH at 1-877-857-2945 from 10:00AM – 10:00PM or 615-741-7247 and ask to speak to someone about COVID-19. Additional COVID-19 resources provided by the TDH can be found here: https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html Alabama (ADPH): Please visit https://epiweb.adph.state.al.us/redcap/surveys/?s=TATDDJ8Y88 and review/complete the consultation form as necessary. Review the step-by-step instructions for specimen submission here: If you have general questions about COVID-19 you can contact the ADPH general information line at (334)-206-5300 from 8:00am – 5:00pm. Additional COVID-19 resources provided by the ADPH can be found here: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19/index.html Reach Out We welcome you to contact us for more information about any of our services. Quick Message: Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject Your Message Call: 770-307-5820 Email: info@clinicallaboratoryservices.com 2004-2021 | All content copywritten by Clinical Laboratory Services or otherwise distributed with permission