Coronavirus Testing Basics

coronavirus testing basics

This consumer update was released by the Ohio Food and Drug Administration on July 16, 2020.  For additional information or additional consumer updates, please click here 

You’ve probably heard a lot about coronavirus testing recently. If you think you have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and need a test, contact your health care provider, local pharmacy, or local health departmentExternal Link Disclaimer immediately. The FDA has been working around the clock to increase the availability of critical medical products, including tests for the coronavirus, to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the different types of tests and the steps involved.








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