QUICK FACTS:
Test Results: Generally take 3 – 7 days depending on processing by LabCorp, the East Jordan and Bellaire
Family Health Center lab service.
Youʼll be contacted by your provider regarding test results. If you are positive, expect a call from your
health department regarding next steps and contact tracing.
Results are also available through the LabCorp Patient Portal. www.labcorp.com
Bellaire LabCorp: 231-533-9315 | East Jordan LabCorp: 231-536-2930
WHILE YOU WAIT for your COVID-19 results, protect
your family, friends and community:
DO:
- Limit interaction with those around you. Stay in a separate room, like a bedroom, away from others in your home. Use a different bathroom if you can.
- Wear a mask or cloth face covering. Make sure it covers your nose and mouth.
- Remember to stay 6 feet away from people and pets. People who are near you should also wear a mask or cloth face covering that covers their nose and mouth.
- Use meal or grocery delivery services when possible or ask family and friends for help.
- Clean and disinfect things you touch, like light switches, doorknobs, tables and remotes.
- Wash your hands often. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If you do not have soap and water, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Cover cough and sneezes. Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue, then wash your hands.
- Consider people living with you. If you live with someone with health conditions, think about whether there are other places you can stay while you get well.
DONʼT:
- Donʼt leave home, unless you need medical care.
- Donʼt share personal items. Things like dishes, towels, and bedding should not be shared, even with family.
- Donʼt use public transportation, if you have another choice.
HELP IS HERE FOR YOU!
- Michigan 2-1-1: Visit mi211.org or dial 2-1-1 to connect with resources in your local community, like housing and financial assistance.
- MI Bridges: Go to Michigan.gov/MIBridges today to apply for benefits, such as food assistance and health care coverage, and learn about resources in your community.
- Michigan Stay Well Counseling: Call 1-888-535-6136 and press “8” to talk with a Michigan Stay Well counselor or visit Michigan.gov/StayWell for more information. Counseling is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
If your COVID-19 test result is POSITIVE, continue to follow the same steps to protect others PLUS:
- Answer your health departmentʼs call. They will reach out to begin contact tracing. They can also
answer your questions. - Watch for severe symptoms or other health emergencies. If you need to call 911, let them know
that you have COVID-19. - Stay in contact with the health department. They can help you figure out when to end isolation. Continue in isolation until you can check all 3 boxes:
- It has been 10 days since your positive test result or 10 days since you began showing
symptoms AND - You have been fever free for 72 hours (3 days) without taking fever-reducing medication AND
- All symptoms have improved, including cough or shortness of breath
- It has been 10 days since your positive test result or 10 days since you began showing
If you test NEGATIVE, BUT still have symptoms
of an illness:
- Stay home and away from others. Until 72 hours (3 days) after symptoms are gone.
- Call your doctor. Ask if you should be tested again, or for another illness, if you continue to have symptoms of COVID-19.
If you test NEGATIVE and donʼt have
symptoms, BUT you were asked to quarantine
by the local health department:
- Continue to follow the instructions of the health department.
CONTACT TRACING: WHAT TO EXPECT
If you get a call from your local health department or MI COVID HELP, answering your phone is important to protect your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers.
- Your name will not be shared with anyone.
- You will never be asked for personal identification like a Social Security number, driverʼs license, immigration status or credit card information.
- The contact tracer will ask how you are feeling and about people you were in contact with recently. They can also share tips to protect others.
