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Bluewater is now offering high throughput COVID-19 testing.
Covid-19 Testing Information and Options
Bluewater has been recognized by the state of Kentucky for expanding the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity to include employers, hospitals, nursing homes, government agencies and individuals in need of a test. Bluewater has the capacity to test well over 1,500 samples per day with results available within 24-48 business hours of receipt. There are three ways which specimens are collected: on-site at an employer’s workplace, at Bluewater’s mobile collection sites, or through one of our partnered medical care providers.
Individual Testing
Telehealth: If you’d like a telehealth visit with a healthcare provider prior to your collection, Bluewater facilitates a telehealth option. This provider will manage your COVID-related care. Click here to schedule a telehealth appointment.
Mobile Collection Sites: For individuals wishing to be tested without a telehealth visit, choose a convenient time and location from the mobile collection sites listed below.
Specimen Collection: Go to the mobile collection site on the desired date and time with identification and insurance information (if applicable).
Results Reporting: Results are available within 48-72 business hours from specimen collection (24-48 business hours after receipt at the laboratory) and reported by text message or in the online patient portal.**
Positive Results: In the event of a positive test result, you will receive a call with instructions for follow-up care.
Cost: Testing is at no cost to those wishing to be tested (no deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance). All claims are submitted to the patient’s insurance provider or to federal programs for the uninsured according to Section 4201 of the CARES Act.
**Patient Portal: Login credentials to the patient portal at https://sphere.health/portal will be emailed automatically after specimen collection.
Employer-Based Testing
Contact: To request on-site employer-based testing or for more information, contact Bluewater at COVIDtaskforce@bluewaterdxlab.com.
Schedule: An introductory call will be scheduled to discuss logistics and an on-site collection schedule
Offerings: During the call, Bluewater will request your employee count to ensure necessary staffing for collection and provide unique offerings
Collection: Bluewater’s dedicated COVID task force will conduct the on-site collection according to the agreed schedule
Results Reporting: Results are available within 48-72 business hours from specimen collection (24-48 business hours after receipt at the laboratory) and reported by text message or in the online patient portal. **
Cost: Testing is at no cost to employers or those wishing to be tested (no deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance). All claims are submitted to the patient’s insurance provider or to federal programs for the uninsured according to Section 4201 of the CARES Act.
**Patient Portal: Login credentials to the patient portal at https://sphere.health/portal/ will be emailed automatically after specimen collection.
Partnering with Bluewater
If you are a clinical provider wishing to send COVID-19 specimens to Bluewater Diagnostic Laboratory, contact our COVID Task Force at COVIDtaskforce@bluewaterdxlab.com.
BLUEWATER MOBILE COLLECTION SITES
Activity at mobile collection sites may be subject to change without notice due to inclement weather or other unforeseen factors. Drive-up only collection sites are first come first serve, Bluewater cannot guarantee wait times.
We appreciate your understanding as we strive to serve our community.
Bullitt County |
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Bullitt County Health Department
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(By Appointment Only – Click here to make appointment) Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am – 11am, 1pm – 3pm |
Fayette County |
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Southland Christian Church
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(No Appointment Needed) We are Closed this week and will reopen on Monday, 30th November 2020. Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm |
Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC)
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(No Appointment Needed) Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm |
Oldham County |
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Seven Counties Services – Henry, Oldham, Trimble2141 Spencer Court |
(No Appointment Needed)
We are Closed on Friday, 27th November 2020. Monday – Thursday Friday |
Warren County |
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Fairview Community Health Center225 Natchez Trace Ave |
(No Appointment Needed) Monday – Friday 9am –11am, 1pm – 3pm |
Jefferson County |
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Family Health Centers – Americana4805 Southside Dr. |
(By Appointment Only – Click here to make appointment) Monday – Thursday 9am – 12pm, 12:30pm – 4:30pm |
Family Health Centers – Portland2215 Portland Ave. |
(By Appointment Only – Click here to make appointment) Monday – Thursday 9am – 12pm, 12:30pm – 4:30pm |
Family Health Centers – Fairdale1000 Neighborhood Place |
(By Appointment Only – Click here to make appointment) Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm, 12:30pm – 4:30pm |
Family Health Centers – Downtown834 East Broadway |
(By Appointment Only – Click here to make appointment) Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm, 12:30pm – 4:30pm |
Seven Counties Services – East4710 Champions Trace |
(No Appointment Needed) Monday – Friday 9am – 11am, 1pm – 3pm |
Southeast Christian Church Campus920 Blankenbaker Pkwy |
(No Appointment Needed)
Monday – Friday Please arrive prior to 2:00pm as this will be the latest arrival time accepted. Bluewater cannot guarantee collection. ****Vouchers given out daily until max capacity. Once max capacity is reached we will have no more vouchers for that day. |
COVID-19 Clinical Partners
Bullitt County Family Practitioners
Eastern Kentucky Family Medicine (Call 606-789-4255)
Partners with Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA)
Seven Counties Services (Call 502-589-8600)
For additional COVID information, visit our FAQ’s page or Contact Us.
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In accordance with Section 4202 of the CARES Act, Bluewater’s cash price for COVID-19 testing, billed to commercial insurance providers, is $250/sample.
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