COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Viral Test: About This Test
A COVID-19 viral test is a way to find out if you have COVID-19. The test looks for the virus in your breathing passages. There are different types of viral tests. One type looks for genetic material from the virus. This is usually called polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Another type looks for proteins...
COVID-19 Antibody Test: About This Test
An antibody test looks for antibodies in the blood. These are proteins that your immune system makes, usually after you're exposed to germs like viruses or bacteria or after you get a vaccine. Antibodies work to fight illness. A COVID-19 antibody test looks for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that...
What You Need to Know About the Results of the COVID-19 Antibody Blood Test
Antibodies also called Immunoglobulins are proteins that help fight off infections. The test looks for the COVID-19 antibodies in the blood to see if there has been an infection in the body. This handout will tell you more information about this......
COVID-19 Testing at Stanford Children’s Health
The health and safety of our patients, families, and staff are important to us. As part of our response to COVID-19, we continue to follow all recommendations by the CDC to keep our community safe. We have started testing of all our patients even if they do not have......
COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Testing The health and safety of all of our patients and families is important to us. This handout will tell you about where to go, what to expect, and how you can partner with us during this process. Where do I go for testing? A member of your care team will call you to schedule...
Teen Van COVID-19 Testing
The health and safety of our patients, families, and staff is important to us. The Teen Van is now offering mobile testing for the Coronavirus. This handout will tell you more about getting tested. Do I need an appointment to be tested? Yes, you will need an appointment to get tested. To make......
Waiting for COVID-19 Test Results for Hospitalized Patients
You or your child are here for hospital care and have COVID-19 symptoms. We understand this is a difficult time, and you will have a lot of questions. Some of the rules for COVID-19 patient rooms are different from other spaces in the hospital. We have prepared......
Waiting for COVID-19 Test Results
How to help prevent the spread of infections At Stanford Children’s Health your family’s health and safety is important to us. While waiting for the COVID-19 test results, please take steps to protect yourself and others. The information below will teach you how to stop germs from......
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptom Checker
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a virus. It is an illness that was first found in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. It has since spread worldwide. The virus can cause fever, cough, and trouble breathing. In severe cases, it can cause pneumonia and make it hard to breathe without help. It...
