CDC Guidance
DOH Guidance
DOH’s COVID-19 Testing page covers Mobile Testing and testing protocols. Testing is free to all eligible New Yorkers as ordered by a health care provider or by calling the NYS COVID-19 hotline at 1-888-364-3065.
Item | Date Updated |
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Specimen collection handling and transport instructions | 3/20/2020 |
COVID-19 Packaging & Transport Checklist | 3/20/2020 |
Health Alert #11: Current Status of SARS-CoV-2 Serologic Testing | 4/22/2020 |
Updated Interim Guidance: Protocol for COVID-19 Testing Applicable to All Health Care Providers and Local Health Departments | 4/26/2020 |
Health Advisory: COVID-19 Serology Testing: Addresses the validation and approval of serology tests by the FDA and the use of serology tests at the point of care; clarifies the New York State Education Department requirements and the New York State testing protocol and provides FAQs and answers about serology testing to assist health care providers in their discussions with patients | 4/30/2020 |
New Hospital Reporting Requirements for Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Potentially Associated with COVID-19 in Children | 5/17/2020 |
Health Advisory: Specimen Collection Training for Unlicensed Individuals | 5/15/2020 |
DOHMH Guidance
NJ Guidance
Item | Date Updated |
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Surveillance Criteria and Testing for Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) | 3/13/2020 |
Coronavirus Laboratory Test Reporting Requirements | 3/25/2020 |
COVID-19 Testing Guidance | 5/5/2020 |
COVID-19 Serology Testing – What is Known and Unknown | 5/4/2020 |
Additional Guidance
Item | Date Updated |
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SARS-CoV-2 Laboratory Testing Comparison (CMS): details types of SARS-COV-2 testing and FDA authorization/notification, CLIA certifications under which each test can be performed, an explanation of requirements under each testing scenario, and information for Medicare beneficiaries on testing services and coverage. | 5/21/2020 |
COVID-19 Pandemic Response, Laboratory Data Reporting: CARES Act Section 18115 (HHS) | 3/8/2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Laboratory Data Reporting for COVID-19 Testing (HHS) | 3/14/2021 |