COVID-19 Testing Resources

• Testing Regulations
• QSO-20-38-NH REVISED (cms.gov) (CMS LTC Facility Testing Requirements updated 9.23.22)
• LAI COVID-19 Testing Process Map (9.27.22)
• Laboratory Testing Support Procurement Attempt(s) Template (10/4/21)
• POC Testing Supply Acquisition Attempt(s) Template (10/4/21)
• Sample MOU for Contractor Testing (3/28/21)
• Free Test Kits
  

  LeadingAge worked with HHS to expand free COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits for all levels of care, including HUD Section 202 housing providers. For long-term care providers these tests will be in addition to the allocated tests already being sent to your building. Providers must complete a request for the free tests weekly as additional allocations are needed.

  • If you are a Section 202 Housing Provider click here to request tests and to access additional resources.
  • All other providers can request tests here.
  • FAQs for LeadingAge COVID-19 Test Ordering – LeadingAge

• Performing Tests in Your Building
  • CDC - Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • CMS – How to Obtain a CLIA Certificate of Waiver
  • Iowa Disease Surveillance System (IDSS) Instructions for ALF and HH
  • Biosafety Guidance on COVID-19 Antigen Testing
  • LAI Antigen Testing Biosafety Risk Assessment Tool (Members Only)
  • Waste Management Guidance for SARS-CoV-2 POC Testing (11/9/20)
  • SHL Test Kit Ordering Site 
  • CMS QSO-21-10-CLIA (4/15/22)
  • CMS QSO-20-37-CLIA, NH (8/26/20)
  • CDC Interim Guidance for Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2 
  • FDA FAQs on Testing for SARS-CoV-2
• Quidel Sofia2
  • Device Training
  • False Positive/Testing Error Reporting: 1-800-847-1517 (option2, then option 1) or email [email protected]
  • Procedures
  • Training Assessment Sheet
  • Training Certification
  • QC Log
• BD Veritor
  • Device Training
  • False Positive/Testing Error Reporting: 1-800-638-8663 (option 2, then option 1) or email [email protected]
  • Procedures
  • Training Assessment Sheet
  • Training Certification
  • QC log
• Abbott BinaxNow
  • Device Training
  • False Positive/Testing Error Reporting: 1-800-257-9525 or email [email protected]
  • Procedures
  • Training Assessment Sheet
  • Training Certification
  • OC Log
  • EUA for BinaxNow