Yes. In an update about the effectiveness of current PCR tests, the World Health Organization states “the widely used PCR tests continue to be the gold standard to detect infection of all variants of the coronavirus”.
Yes, Reimbursement for COVID-19 testing is covered 100% by all insurance payers with no deductible, copays, coinsurance or any other out of pocket expense. Individuals will need to provide a copy of a medical insurance card at the time of testing. Reimbursement for uninsured individuals COVID-19 testing is provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HRSA requires individuals to provide a copy of a state issued identification card and signed attestation that they do not have any medical insurance at the time of testing.
Yes, Strata Health and it’s partnered lab, O’Hare Clinical Labs are both FDA approved and CLIA (Clinic Laboratory Improvement Amendments) compliant.
Any company, non-profit organization, or school with 50 or more people can order the test kits in bulk.
It normally takes 48 hours for results once the lab receives and processes the samples.
When all samples are collected by your organization, affix the pre-paid FedEx label and send back samples in bubble wrapped packaging in batches of 20 or more.
For your first shipment, please allow 3 to 5 days for receipt.
As often as you have chosen on your registration form. We suggest once a week, but have the ability to tailor shipping to your organization’s needs.
Please notify your representative when shipments are ready, and we will supply a FedEx return label via email.
You will receive a FedEx tracking code you can reference any time.
Notify employees of testing schedule and ensure they bring their photo ID to the testing location
This type of test is user friendly and fully self-administered, meaning your employees complete them on their own.
The test does not require supervision. However, as an added safety measure, we recommend appointing HR leads to supervise the testing and guide individuals on the process.
Any employee, temporary employee, or direct family member of an employee with a US passport or driver’s license, vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Please ensure your employees properly swab their mouths in a clean environment, and please remind them this is NOT a nose swab.
Absolutely not. This is completely separate from insurance. No insurance information is required.
Through an online portal where they can access after 48-72 hours receipt of the collected samples.
Your company will designate ONE individual to have secure portal access to employee results, which arrive within 48-72 hours.
Yes, 100% HIPAA Compliant
Contact the employee, then contact our team and we will work with the lab to troubleshoot the issue. Usually all that is needed to track is the employee’s name and date of birth.
Please follow your organization’s standard policies and procedures around COVID-19 quarantine, notification, and sanitization, ensuring they are in compliance with the latest US government and CDC regulations.