SHIELD FAQ - If I receive a positive test result from the covidSHIELD test, do I have to go and receive another test from another provider?

No. Follow-up testing is not needed. The covidSHIELD saliva-based test is a definitive rtPCR diagnostic test authorized by the FDA.

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Owner:	Rachel J.	Group:	University of Illinois System
Created:	2021-06-28 17:22 CDT	Updated:	2021-06-28 17:30 CDT
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