The University of Toledo is making it easier for individuals to get tested for COVID-19 on Main Campus.<\/p>\n
Students, faculty and staff who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 now have access to on-demand testing through the University Health Center on Main Campus. This is in addition to the existing testing available through The University of Toledo Medical Center by calling 419.383.4545.<\/p>\n
Healthcare professionals will administer rapid antigen and PCR tests at the University Health Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday.<\/p>\n
For safety reasons to decrease the possible spread of the virus, individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 should enter the health center via door 2 in the front of the building. A clinic employee will escort them to a specially designated waiting area to get a rapid antigen test and see a provider.<\/p>\n
No appointments are needed.<\/p>\n
Results from the rapid antigen testing will be available within 15 minutes. Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 through the rapid antigen test will be administered a more sensitive PCR test to confirm the diagnosis. The PCR test will be analyzed by the UTMC lab, with results provided in 24 to 48 hours via a phone call.<\/p>\n
In order to limit potential exposure to COVID-19, individuals who are seeking care for reasons unrelated to COVID-19 symptoms should enter the clinic via door 1 on the left side of the building under the blue awning. They will be seated in a separate waiting room and clinical space separated from the COVID testing area.<\/p>\n
The University also is expanding the availability of Main Campus rapid antigen testing to individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 to help students and employees comply with updated guidance<\/a> on what to do if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus.<\/p>\n In line with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals who are fully vaccinated<\/a> \u2014 meaning two weeks have passed since they received the final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine \u2014 do not need to quarantine following an exposure but should get tested three to five days after their exposure.<\/p>\n Faculty, staff and students who are not fully vaccinated should quarantine for 10 days before returning to work, class or other on-campus activities and get tested for the virus eight days after their exposure at the recommendation of the Ohio Department of Health and the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.<\/p>\n To request an antigen test following an exposure to COVID-19, students, faculty and staff can call or text 419.250.9750 and indicate they\u2019ve been exposed to someone with the virus. They will then be able to schedule an appointment to get tested.<\/p>\n Symptomatic individuals and those who have been exposed to the virus also can request a PCR test through UTMC at the Comprehensive Care Center, 3333 Glendale Ave., by calling 419.383.4545. Appointments are available Monday through Friday. Those with symptoms of COVID-19 should not enter the clinic. Testing will be performed outside, usually while the individual stays in their car.<\/p>\n The University continues to encourage all faculty, staff and students who test positive for COVID-19 to report their diagnosis to the proper office.<\/a> Faculty should contact the Provost Office at 419.530.8481, staff should notify Human Resources at 419.530.1497 and students should contact an on-call representative at the Division of Student Affairs at 419.343.9946. For UTMC employees, contact Infection Prevention and Control at 419.218.3744.<\/p>\n