COVID-19 testing through TouchCare Shield can be ordered for anyone in the United States.

Different states have different reporting requirements for positive tests, so please bear in mind that P23 Labs, LLC, will need to abide by all rules and regulations. Children can take this test as well.

This test is intended for use under the Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) authorized on July 10, 2020. This saliva test and saliva collection device is FDA-authorized for at-home self-collection. Testing is limited to P23 Labs, LLC (P23) or other laboratories designated by P23 Labs, LLC that are also certified under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), 42 U.S.C. §263a, and meet requirements to perform high complexity tests.

This PCR test detects specific markers of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is the virus that causes COVID-19. After you provide a sample of your saliva, the virus's genetic material is extracted from it and these specific genes are looked for in a laboratory. If those genes are present, then the test is considered positive. You can order and take a COVID-19 test regardless of whether or not you're experiencing symptoms. 

No. Antibody tests check your blood by looking for antibodies, which may tell you if you had a past infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. This test is a saliva test, and it is looking for active infection to see if you currently have the virus.

Yes. TouchCare Shield has a licensed doctor who orders each test. There are board-certified physicians licensed in all 50 states. However, TouchCare Shield DOES NOT provide any medical treatment or advice.

TouchCare Shield is not an in-network provider with any insurance companies. We do not submit insurance claims on your behalf. We do provide a receipt for your purchase that can be used for individual claims filing, but we do not guarantee any coverage or reimbursement.

Yes, TouchCare Shield is HIPAA compliant, and personal health information is protected by utilizing modern security best practices and standards.