Premier Health Offers Special Pricing on COVID-19 IgG Antibody Testing

Premier Health and CompuNet Clinical Laboratories are pleased to offer special pricing on the COVID-19 IgG antibody test for Premier Health employees, volunteers, and medical staff through December 30, 2020. COVID-19 IgG antibody testing, known as the SARS CoV2 IgG antibody test, provides valuable information to people who might be interested in donating convalescent plasma through the Community Blood Center to help patients currently fighting COVID-19, or who are curious if an unexplained respiratory illness might have been COVID-19. 

How do I know if the test is right for me?

Individuals who would like to know if they have been previously infected with COVID-19 should consider contacting their health care provider to discuss the need for antibody testing. Please note that testing positive for the IgG antibody does not necessarily imply immunity from COVID-19. Whatever the result, individuals should continue to follow federal, state, and local public health guidance for social distancing and other recommended behaviors during the pandemic and must comply with Premier Health policies regarding PPE usage and universal masking.

Antibody testing is not for individuals who believe they have an active COVID-19 infection. If an individual has COVID-19 symptoms, they should contact a health care provider who will determine the need for a COVID-19 screening test.

Read more information about the SARS CoV2 IgG antibody test, including what to do with the results.

How is the test done?

The antibody test is performed on a patient’s blood specimen and will detect the IgG antibody to SARS-CoV2. If detected, this likely indicates that a person was previously infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. An IgG antibody is a protein that the body produces in the latter stages of infection and may remain for some time after a person has recovered.

How much does it cost for the test?

The Premier Health Employee Plan will cover the cost of the IgG antibody test at 100 percent during the National Emergency period (currently through July 24 and including any extension) for employees and their dependents covered under the plan. You must obtain a physician’s order to use your insurance.

You may also visit a CompuNet Patient Service Center (PSC) without a physician’s order and request the IgG antibody test. The test is available at a discounted rate of $40 for Premier Health employees, volunteers and medical staff only, through December 30, 2020. You must show your Premier Health badge at the time of service and payment is due at time of service using a credit card or check. CompuNet cannot bill insurance companies for the patient-ordered direct access test. Test results will be available through the CompuNet Results Portal, My Labs Now, within a couple days. To register for the CompuNet Results Portal, text mylabs to 66349 or go to https://mylabsnow.luminatehealth.com/.

Where can I go to get the test?

To obtain the antibody test without a doctor’s order, visit the Premier Health COVID-19 intranet page and print the CompuNet Direct Access Lab Test form. Complete the form and bring it to the CompuNet PSC along with your check or credit card and Premier Health badge. No appointment is needed. Based on Governor DeWine’s Reopen Ohio guidelines, CompuNet requires patients to wear a mask.

To obtain the antibody test without a doctor’s order, print the CompuNet Direct Access Lab Test form. Complete the form and bring it to the CompuNet PSC along with your check or credit card and Premier Health badge. No appointment is needed. Based on Governor DeWine’s Reopen Ohio guidelines, CompuNet requires patients to wear a facemask.

To find a PSC location and hours convenient to you, visit https://www.compunetlab.com/locations.

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