Types Of Testing Do We Offer Flashcards
General clinic /testing
What types of test do we offer ?
2) during the clients appointment what are
the two different swab that the switch health nurse will suggest
We offer rt-pcr testing
Pcr = polymerase chain reaction is considered “ gold standard “
In laboratory processing techniques for COVID 19 pcr replicates DNA SAMPLES MILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF TIMES A
this amplifies dna sample to better study it in detail and detect RNA. The genetic information of the virus
The switch health nurse will offer either
Bilateral anterior swab ( bas)
Or
Nasopharyngeal swab (nps )
Who is responsible to know the requirements of the destination country
It is the responsibility of the patient to know the requirements of the destination country switch Health is not responsible for locating this information for the client
Please explain to me the differences between
Bilateral anterior testing
What is required that a client does before receiving a bilateral anterior swab this swab
Nasopharyngeal. Testing
And which of the two is most preferred and why
And which between the two is slightly more accurate then the other and why
Bilateral anterior testing
This procedure is the most preferred by many it is ideal for children
And for those who may have a sensitive naval cavity
The nurse will insert the swab 1.5cm into the naval cavity and swirl it for 15 sec
It is requested that you blow your nose before the bilateral anterior swab
A nasopharyngeal swab will be slightly more sensitive meaning more accurate
The nurse will insert it 3.5 cm into your naval cavity and swirl it for 8 seconds
It is requested that clients blow the bide to increase accuracy of the results
Which of the two swab is provided for a home test kit ONLY
Is it nasopharyngeal swab or bilateral anterior swab
The home test kit is only proved for a bilateral anterior swab
List the 6 locations where clients get tested in clinics
Mississauga clinic Toronto clinic Downtown Toronto clinic Scarborough clinic Halifax clinic in Calgary clinic
Can clients request for a nurse during a home testing
Answer yes
What is a : KLM antigen testing
KLM antigen testing is a rapid testing that is provided for passengers traveling to the Netherlands 4 hours before departure at Toronto Pearson’s airport
Explain how the airport testing work
What will the clients be going home with after receiving a test at the airport
And who will be assisting these clients once home
Mandatory testing are provided for arriving international travelers
After receiving testing at the airport clients will go home with a day 8 home test kit to do with a virtually telehealth nurse
Explain how the mandatory land border testing will be working
What are the two options that a client can have in regards to there test if it’s an at home test or land border test
Clients will with either receive testing at the land border then will be sent home with a day 8 at home test kit to do virtually with a Teleheath nurse nurse
OR
Clients will be sent home with a day 1 and Day 8 test to do virtually with a Tele health nurse
Can a client book a test with a nurse advance if yes why and if no why not
No clients cannot book a test with a nurse in advance since the procedure requires a test have had been provided ay at the air port or land border which then either a day 1 take home kit or day 8 take home kit to then be be assisted with virtual telehealth nurse
Where can I book a test in clinic
The only way to book an in clinic test is through our switch health website which is https://www.switcggeakth.ca/en/clinics/book
Where can I book a test if I’d like to do it from home
The answer is mobile testing
Clients are required to fill out at home test applicant and the dispatch team will contact the client via email
HTTPS:// switchhealth.ca/individuals/at-home-visits
How to book a test for a KLM rapid testing : that will be done at the airport ( Toronto Pearson’s terminal 3 ) in front of KLM check in counter
KLM antigen testing clients are required to make an appointment through the portal
HTTPS://switchhealthbookings.as.me/klmrapidtest
Toronto Pearson’s airport:
What is the Toronto Pearson’s stance of appointments ?
what is there required action expected of clients before arriving at the airport ?
Clients are not required to make an appointment for the mandatory testing for arriving international travelers
The required action that clients should take before coming to the airport is to create is to create a Asmo account
How much is the test in clinic
At home :
KLM antigen testing :
Toronto Pearson’s mandatory testing :
Home test kit:
In clinic testing : 160 + hst = 180.80 per test credit card only
At home testing : 160) + hst = 180.80 per test + 75$ service fee A one time only fee credit and google pay for all payments options
Clients will receive invoice via email
KLM antigen testing : 45$ + hst = 50.80
Toronto Pearson’s mandatory testing : free of charge
Hometesting kit : free of charge
Clients testing with symptoms:
In clinic : do we accept clients who have COVID 19
Home test ( mobile testing ) :
What to do if a client is experiencing symptoms and would to get tested
In clinic : we do not accept clients who have COVID 19 symptoms or may have come in contact with a person who has symptoms
Home test ( mobile testing ) : yes , we are able to test clients who have symptoms and are in their 14 day quarantine
If a client is experiencing symptoms and would like to get tested .they can
By booking a public health test free of charge
Kingsley : https ://switch health.clinic/Ontario—king sway
Terry Miller : https//switch health.clinic/terry-Miller
Where can a client go to access there results
All clients are required to make a Asmo patient portal to receive their results
Recommended they make this Account before their appointment
What are the refund policies
If you’d like to cancel your appointment, please not that switch health requires at least 24 hours notice if you choose to cancel your appointment there is a small processing fee of 10$ if it cancel within 24 hours of your appointment switch health will reimburse you 50% of the total cost
