CBDT. Empower begins COVID-19 antibody testing in Arizona
"The company has established a four-phase national COVID-19 testing program utilizing rapid COVID-19 test kits," said Steven McAuley, chairman and chief executive officer of Empower.
Phase one testing in clinics in Arizona, utilizing a patient blood draw by clinic phlebotomists, then samples are sent to the company's laboratory test partner for analysis, with test results expected within 48 hours.Phase two offering a rapid COVID-19 antibody test with results in one to 15 minutes. The service will be offered in clinics using a drive-up service, conducted by company clinic staff. In addition, an outbound doorstep service, to support a variety of consumer, patient and community needs, will be offered using certified mobile technicians. The company anticipates phase two services will commence in May, 2020.Phase three business employee testing (BET) programs, offering rapid COVID-19 testing to businesses on a one-time basis, repeat basis and/or subscription basis, to assist businesses to get back to work safely, will be offered. The company anticipates phase three services will commence in May, 2020.Phase four U.S. nationwide rollout, offering all phases of company services, that can be accessed on-line at company websites and call centres, to purchase rapid COVID-19 test kits. The company anticipates phase four services to commence in Q3 2020.
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