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CDPHE opens first drive-up testing center for coronavirus at Lowry, details guidelines

By 03/11/2020 | updated 6 years ago

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Wednesday opened in Denver the state’s first community testing center for the novel coronavirus.

The lab, which is located at 8100 E. Lowry Blvd., has enough tests for several days, the CDPHE estimated, and would be provided with more.

The Department said in a press release that “individuals must have an order from their doctor confirming they meet the testing criteria and need to be tested, and photo identification that matches the name on the doctor’s order.”

Those who visit the center should receive test results within 72 hours, depending on the amount of visitors.

The CDC advised in a release that visitors to the center should adhere to the following rules:

  • Bring a written or electronic copy of the doctor’s order. Individuals should not go to their doctor’s office but should call to get an emailed or faxed copy of the order. 
  • If there are multiple people in one vehicle, each person to be tested must have their own doctor’s order.
  • Bring a form of photo ID (driver’s license, school ID, work badge, etc.) that matches the name on the doctor’s order. 
  • Individuals will drive through a secured area and will remain in their vehicles throughout the entire testing process. 
  • Even though we highly discourage it, members of the media may be present. State health department staff are working with the media to protect patient privacy. 
  • Be prepared for long wait times. No restrooms will be available. 
  • Bring water and other items to be comfortable while waiting. 
  • Testing is free. Proof of insurance is not required. 
  • Telephonic interpretation will be available for speakers of other languages.
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