DAYTON, Ohio — Health officials announced on Monday morning that, starting today, Feb. 22, 2021, CompuNet Laboratories will start offering COVID-19 PCR and COVID-19 Antigen testing without a doctor’s note at the OnMain location at the old Montgomery County Fairgrounds across from Miami Valley Hospital.
Organizers said both tests will be available for adults and minors (with guardian permission). Also, no appointment is necessary at the OnMain location. However, if patients come without a doctor’s note, they can purchase the PCR test for $100 or the Antigen test for $60.
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CompuNet said it’s seen an increase in demand for direct access to COVID tests. They said Direct access allows for a patient to purchase a lab test, without a doctor’s note, and access their results online.
According to a press release by Premier Health, COVID-19 PCR testing is considered standard for accuracy and is recommended for individuals who have COVID symptoms or believe they have been exposed. The release also stated the PCR testing is greatly recommended for those who need travel documentation and that results are typically available within the 72-hour required travel window.
Officials with Premier Health said the COVID-19 Antigen testing is recommended for an individual who is about five days from displaying COVID-19 symptoms and that test provides rapid results in a couple of hours.
LOCATIONS
DAYTON AREA
Direct Access – no doctor’s order needed - PCR and Antigen Testing at these locations:
· DAYTON: OnMain COVID Collection Center, 1229 S. Main St.
o Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
o No appointment needed at OnMain
· MIAMISBURG: Miami Valley Hospital Austin Blvd. Emergency Center, 300 Austin West Blvd.
o Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
o Appointment required
Direct Access – no doctor’s order needed - PCR Testing Only at these locations:
· BEAVERCREEK: CompuNet Beavercreek Lakeview Patient Service Center, 2400 Lakeview Drive
o Mon - Fri 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
o Appointment required
· MIDDLETOWN: Atrium Medical Center Drive-Through Collection Location, One Medical Center Drive
o 7 Days/Week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
o Appointment required
· TROY: Upper Valley Medical Center Drive-Through Collection Location, 3130 N. County Road 25A
o 7 Days/Week, 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
o Appointment required
CINCINNATI AREA
Direct Access – no doctor’s order needed - PCR and Antigen Testing at these locations:
· WEST CHESTER: CompuNet Patient Service Center, Tylersville Point Center, 7743 Tylersville Road
o Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed for lunch 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.)
o Appointment required
· MONTGOMERY: CompuNet Montgomery Patient Service Center, 11135 Montgomery Road
o Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
o Appointment required.
Appointments can be made at www.compunetlab.com.
When patients arrive at the testing site, they should remain in their car and call the phone number on the sign.
Test results are available through CompuNet’s online patient portal, My Labs Now. To access or sign up for My Labs Now go to www.compunetlab.com or text MYLABS to 66349. Follow the signup link in the text message you receive.
On March 1, additional locations will offer direct access testing for both COVID PCR and Antigen at CompuNet Patient Service Centers in Troy (1850 W. Main St.), Springfield (2355 Derr Rd.), and Middletown (62 N. Breiel).
CompuNet continues to accept doctor’s ordered COVID-19 testing.
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