Department of Health- SarasotaCounty To Offer Drive-thru Specimen Collection For COVID-19
Visitors must be in vehicles, present prescriptions for specimen collection
Sarasota, Fla. - The Department of Health in Sarasota County, Sarasota County Government along with Sarasota Memorial Hospital have partnered to establish a COVID-19 appointment only drive-thru specimen collection site for symptomatic people who meet current CDC testing guidance.
Specimens collected at the site will be sent to labs for testing.
Visitors to the Sarasota County COVID-19 testing site must be referred by a physician to be tested. The physician's office will contact DOH Sarasota who will then contact the individual with an appointment day and time.
The site will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, beginning Friday, March 27 2020. To make an appointment, call (941) 861-2883.
The site has been set up at Twin Lakes Park, located at 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota.
Please be reminded:
- Individuals being tested must be in a vehicle. No walk-ups.
- Remain in their vehicle at all times.
- Present a photo ID and prescription for specimen collection, written by their health care provider. (Name on ID and prescription must match.)
Sarasota County residents who believe they may have COVID-19 are asked to call the Sarasota County COVID-19 call center at (941) 861-2883 BEFORE visiting a hospital emergency room or health care provider.
If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.
Stay home except to get medical care: You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care. Do not go to work, school, or public areas. Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
For general information, call the DOH COVID-19 Hotline at (866) 779-6121 or visit www.floridahealth.gov/covid-19.
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