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.

  • All providers should utilize this form to order testing supplies. 
  • FAQs for LeadingAge COVID-19 Test Ordering – LeadingAge

• On 3/24/23, HHS distributed many tests for the Cepheid machine which many members are unable to use. These tests can be donated to whomever has the machine and are able to use them. They are unable to be returned to HHS. 

• 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