One of our team members will direct you to the facility’s outpatient laboratory where the child will receive the test.Check in at the front desk for COVID-19 screening.Please note: We cannot test other family members or individuals who do not have a scheduled appointment. Please expect to follow these steps for your COVID-19 test. We strive to make this process as safe and easy as we can. Have them pick out a toy or stuffed animal from home to hold or play with during the appointment.If your child is nervous, these tips can help: Our team members have experience working with children and take extra steps to make the testing process as comfortable for them as possible. Though the swab is uncomfortable for some children, the momentary discomfort it causes is less harmful than the potential harm from delaying medical treatment. We use the most accurate type of testing available, molecular PCR testing, to keep everyone safe. Having test results before surgery gives your child’s medical team a complete picture of their health and the ability to plan before surgery begins. Ensuring that your child does not have COVID-19 before certain surgeries or procedures involving the airway or mouth is very important for keeping your child and their medical team safe. Our team is available to help schedule the test and answer any questions you may have.Īt Children’s Colorado, your child’s safety is our top priority. If you answer yes to any of the above, a COVID-19 test will be required. Loss of taste and/or smell, shortness of breath, cough, fever (temperature greater than 38C or 100.4F), runny nose, sore throat, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, chills, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.In the past 24 hours, has the patient experienced any of the following symptoms?.In the past 10 days, has the patient lived with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or tested for COVID-19? If they were tested, did they receive a positive test or are they still waiting for test results?.In the past 14 days, has the patient been tested for COVID-19 and either received a positive test or is still waiting for test results?.In the past 14 days, has the patient been diagnosed with COVID-19?.Depending on the timing, we will also screen your child during scheduling or via phone, text or M圜hart reminders. In the days leading up to your child’s surgery, we will ask the following screening questions. Some patients, such as oncology patients, may need the NP swab. Your doctor will order either a NP or NMT swab based on the type of procedure. These patients will be tested using a swab in the nose, which is most accurate. Please note: Patients who need to be tested before a medical procedure or surgery are not eligible for saliva testing. If you are traveling for surgery, please discuss scheduling options with your care team. If you are interested in receiving a test at a UCHealth location, please reach out to your care team or our scheduling line for details. The test must be performed at Children’s Colorado or UCHealth 2 to 3 days before surgery. If your child meets any of the criteria above, they will need a COVID-19 test before surgery. When the patient screens positive for certain risk factors like a positive test, exposure to COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19. Surgical procedures requiring the patient to be admitted to the hospital after surgery.Surgical procedures involving the patient’s airway or mouth.We require a PCR COVID-19 test before a medical procedure in the following situations: This helps ensure that we identify and prevent the spread of COVID-19 while providing the safest care for children and protecting our healthcare workers. We now only test patients for COVID-19 before certain surgical procedures.
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