Education for COVID-19 Testing

• Point-of-Care Test is to be administered only to patients identified as “Green Zone Patients” as per the Decision and Management Protocol for Surgical Procedures Requiring General Anesthesia during COVID-19 Pandemic” who have not received a PCR test in last 72-hours
• Decision and Management Protocol for Surgical Procedures Requiring General Anesthesia during COVID-19 Pandemic

For a positive POCT test result:

• Follow Care Directive - Testing for COVID-19
• Inform patient of positive POCT result.
• Document results on COVID-19 Risk Assessment: All NSHA Patients
• Collect a STAT/Urgent NP swab for PCR COVID test. 
• Complete the appropriate specimen requisition form: Lab Requisition-Acute Care, ERs & Ambulatory [specific zone]. Located on the hub under “Inpatient” Documentation and Forms.
• Be sure to complete the requisition in full and include the following information:
  • Ordering physician
  • Patient contact information
  • It is a positive POCT
  • Indicate the test used (e.g. Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test (Ag-RDT)).

The laboratory can then prioritize the testing appropriately based on local protocols and supply. If a patient is discharged prior to receiving results, the following information can be provided: