COVID-19 Antibody testing available to social care staff ...



COVID-19 Antibody TestsCOVID-19 Antibody testing available to social care staff in Suffolk, 13th August 2020.Social care staff in Suffolk are now able to book COVID-19 antibody testing.How to request a testStaff members (including volunteers and contractors) can self-register for an antibody test via this link: bit.ly/PublicSectorAntibodyTestOnce you have registered and completed the form, a ‘virtual worker’ robot creates the test request. It can only do this if you have entered your details correctly. It is particularly important to get your email address right! You won’t get your results otherwise.You will need your NHS number. You can find this on a prescription, GP app (if used), clinic letter or NHS card. Please do not look up your own record on clinical systems as this would be a data protection breach.You will then receive an email where you can select which social care phlebotomy clinic testing location, to book your test:Bury St Edmunds – The Village Hall, Pakenham Parish Council, IP31 2JU (21st August & 4th September) Felixstowe – St Edmund's Hall, Langer Rd, Felixstowe IP11 2HN (20th August & 3rd September) Haverhill – 4 The Parade, Kedington, Haverhill CB9 7PR (24th August) Newmarket – St Agnes's Church, Bury Road, Newmarket CB8 7BT (25th August) Sudbury – The Stevenson Centre, Stevenson Approach, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0WD (7th September) Hadleigh – Lindsey Village Hall, Church Road, Lindsey, IP7 6PS (1st September) Brandon – Stanton Downham Community Centre, Marks Lane, Stanton Downham, Brandon, IP27 0TW (27th August) Stowmarket – Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside, IP14 2BD (26th August & 2nd September) Ipswich – dates to be confirmed Please select your preferred phlebotomy clinic testing location. You will then have a choice of date and time to book your test. You will get your results by email (if you put your correct email in!) within 3 working days.Test results will be one of three values:POSITIVE. This means you have had an immune response to the virus. Our scientific understanding of the virus is still at an early stage. Therefore, a positive antibody test does not necessarily mean that you cannot be infected again. You should continue to follow guidance on social distancing and PPE. If you develop symptoms you must follow guidance on self-isolation and your organisation’s policies e.g. contacting your line manager.NEGATIVE. This means you have not had an immune response to the virus.INVALID. This means there was a problem with the sample. Please register for a repeat test.If you have difficulty booking or do not receive your result within 3 working days, please contact stafftesting@esneft.nhs.uk [ENDS] ................
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