test supply is still limited in NYC. April 5, 2020

https://www.talktomira.com/post/where-to-get-tested-for-coronavirus-covid-19-in-nyc

 

If you answer yes to one or more questions above, you have a higher chance of meeting the CDC’s patient under investigation (PUI) criteria. And, if so, you may qualify to get a test ordered as the test supply is still limited.

下面是CDC的criteria：

Priorities for Laboratory Testing for COVID-19

PRIORITY 1 Ensure optimal care options for all hospitalized patients, lessen the risk of nosocomial infections, and maintain the integrity of the healthcare system Hospitalized patients Symptomatic healthcare workers

PRIORITY 2 Ensure that those who are at highest risk of complication of infection are rapidly identified and appropriately triaged Patients in long-term care facilities with symptoms Patients 65 years of age and older with symptoms Patients with underlying conditions with symptoms First responders with symptoms

PRIORITY 3  As resources allow, test individuals in the surrounding community of rapidly increasing hospital cases to decrease community spread, and ensure health of essential workers Critical infrastructure workers with symptoms Individuals who do not meet any of the above categories with symptoms Health care workers and first responders Individuals with mild symptoms in communities experiencing high COVID-19 hospitalizations