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Early COVID-19 Testing at Mercy Health St. Mary’s
This is big progress. Mercy Health St. Mary's is expanding COVID-19 testing to be able to diagnose the disease earlier in the illness. And, the results will be available within 24-hours!
The testing is available for individuals ages 13 years and older.
Mercy Health St. Mary's has developed strong community partnerships that are helping them provide quick, convient access for anyone experiencing symptoms. Hundreds have been tested already.
You do not have to be a patient of the health system to be considered for testing. If you are showing possible COVID-19 symptoms, call 616-685-COVD (2683) to talk with a nurse in the Mercy Health triage center. If you meet the testing criteria, you will be directed to their local testing site or one of the Mercy Health Physician Partners clinics.
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5p.m.
What are the symptoms?
• Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, cough, or shortness of breath.
• The triage center will discuss whether the caller should be evaluated for testing.
• Before visiting a test site, please call the Mercy Health test site first at 616-685-COVD (2683).
For up-to-date information, visit www.MercyHealth.com/COVID19.
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