What do non-clinical providers have to do to offer the rapid tests?
Non-clinical providers must register their testing site(s) with the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) Wadsworth Center as a Limited Testing Site to offer rapid testing. This registration requires completion of an application form and submission of the application with a $100 fee. The NYSDOH requires designation of a licensed health care practitioner who will function as director and provide technical and clinical oversight of testing. Please be aware that only individuals currently certified by NYS as laboratory directors, or individuals authorized by law to order and use laboratory tests in their practice, are eligible to be designated as directors of Limited Testing Site. A nurse (RN or LPN) or a MSW counselor may not direct testing at a Limited Testing Site. The Limited Testing Site Registration Application and Instructions may be obtained online or by calling (518) 485-5378. Tests performed by Limited Testing Site must be ordered by a physician or other health care provider, such a
Non-clinical providers must register their testing site(s) with the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) Wadsworth Center as a Limited Testing Site to offer rapid testing. This registration requires completion of an application form and submission of the application with a fee. The NYSDOH requires designation of a licensed health care practitioner who will function as director and provide technical and clinical oversight of testing. Please be aware that only individuals currently certified by NYS as laboratory directors, or individuals authorized by law to order and use laboratory tests in their practice, are eligible to be designated as directors of a Limited Testing Site. A nurse (RN or LPN) or a MSW counselor may not direct testing at a Limited Testing Site. The Limited Testing Site Registration Application and Instructions may be obtained online or by calling (518) 485-5378. Tests performed by a Limited Testing Site must be ordered by a physician or other health care provider, such as
