COVID TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
COVID TESTING:
Any person planning to enter the building on surgery day, including the patient, and infants/children of all ages, must be tested for COVID-19 WITH A REAL TIME PCR TEST, NOT A RAPID , RAPID PCR, OR ANTIBODY TEST. You have two options and you may test at either of the following labs. If that is not possible for you, please call our office at 214-618-4405 ext 902 for help finding a suitable alternative.
If anyone planning to attend surgery has tested positive for COVID-19 in the 90 days leading up to surgery, you must inform us, as that may influence your PCR COVID testing surrounding surgery.
VACCINATION AND BOOSTER POLICY, EFFECTIVE 1/1/2022:
Any individual who has been fully vaccinated and received a booster shot for COVID-19 should provide photos of their complete vaccination cards in order to be exempt from COVID PCR testing. Any individual who has not been boosted must be tested for COVID-19 with a PCR test. To be eligible for a booster, your most recent dose of the vaccine was 6+ months ago. If your most recent COVID-19 shot was less than 6 months ago at the time of surgery, you will not have to test. Proof of vaccination is required, and vaccine cards should be emailed to clinic@hypospadias.com if they haven't been already.
Option 1: DevLab Bio 783 N. Denton Tap Rd., Suite 110, Coppell, TX 75019 (PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THIS SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THIS LAB HAS THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL) This lab is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. An appointment is required. It is very important that you get this test on the specific recommended day (see in tables below). Please be aware that the delays that result from late testing will affect not only you, but also two other families as well as the surgeons and staff.
DevLab Bio offers multiple options for RT-PCR tests, so you can choose the option that fits your travel plans and budget. Reference the tables below.
| If your surgery is on: | Your PCR COVID test should be on: |
|---|---|
| Monday | Thursday by 4:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Friday by 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Monday by 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | Tuesday by 4:00 pm |
| Friday | Wednesday by 4:00 pm |
| If your surgery is on: | Your PCR COVID test should be on: |
|---|---|
| Monday | Friday by 12:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Monday by 12:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Tuesday by 12:00 pm |
| Thursday | Wednesday by 12:00 pm |
| Friday | Thursday by 12:00 pm |
1 Hour RT-PCR Test: $215 (Insurance is not accepted for this test. Get this test the day of surgery if DevLab's hours and your surgery time allow that. Results must be available by check in time, which is 1 hour before surgery time.) This is available Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.
Option 2: RealTime Laboratories 4100 Fairway Ct. Suite 620, Carrollton, TX 75010. This lab is open 7 days a week, Monday- Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, and Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The lab recommends you test in the morning. More information can be found in the below table, and the attached packet. An appointment is required. It is very important that you get this test on the specific recommended day (see in table below). Please be aware that the delays that result from late testing will affect not only you, but also two other families as well as the surgeons and staff.
Test done 1-2 business days before surgery "Next day RT-PCR test": $125 – The surgical patient can submit their insurance info for full coverage of testing since their test is prior to having an operation. Anyone else being tested will pay a flat rate of $125 for testing. Results will be ready within 24 hours of testing. (Ex. If surgery is Thursday, get this test on Tuesday by 12:00 pm to guarantee results by Wednesday afternoon.) We strongly recommend you do this option 2 days before surgery.
| If your surgery is on: | Your PCR COVID test should be on: |
|---|---|
| Monday | Saturday by 12:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Sunday by 12:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Monday by 12:00 pm |
| Thursday | Tuesday by 12:00 pm |
| Friday | Wednesday by 12:00 pm |
Test done 1 business day before surgery "Same day RT-PCR Test": $250 - Results reported same day as collection as long as collected by 5:00 pm
| If your surgery is on: | Your PCR COVID test should be on: |
|---|---|
| Monday | Sunday by 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Monday by 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Tuesday by 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | Wednesday by 5:00 pm |
| Friday | Thursday by 5:00 pm |