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COVID-19 Risk Management Services by Discovery Health MD

Our Testing & Risk Reduction COVID-19 Services help protect from the impacts of Coronavirus. Explore our Test-to-Fly and Test-to-Work solutions.

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Dedicated Testing Sites

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SEA Airport

Testing for ticketed passengers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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Public testing available for Travelers & Commercial Clients

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(Commercial Clients Only)

Discovery Health MD Leads COVID-19 Assessments and Procedures.

Since the beginning of the pandemic our team has played a key role in protecting our critical infrastructure workers from SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19. We worked with federal, state, and local officials to help build a return-to-work roadmap for industries most impacted by the virus.

Discovery Health MD is now offering industry leading front-line testing and risk reduction strategies for companies and individuals.

We look forward to working with you. 

Commercial Services

Our industry-defining COVID-19 testing services, monitoring & protocols are available for worksites of all sorts – Maritime & beyond.

Contact us today for a consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our expertise in remote worksite medical care, has uniquely prepared us to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We’ve led the charge in research and response guidelines for the Maritime industry, particularly in the states of Washington and Alaska since the beginning of the pandemic.

Our solutions, designed first for fishing, oil, and other remote/maritime worksites, are available now to companies across many industries and we thrilled to be offering our services public sector.

We are now expanding our testing to help travelers comply with state and country mandates for COVID-19 testing prior to travel. We utilize gold-standard PCR testing solutions with next-day turn-around-times.

We provide results from our high throughput partner laboratories.

Next-Day results will be processed and posted by or before midnight the following day.
Same-Day results will be processing and posted by or before midnight the same day. 

Our Rapid testing options results within 50 mins or less depending on test type. Please see details HERE.

There are no guarantees or refunds for turnaround times due to processing lab delays

Please note that Discovery Health MD has been approved as a trusted testing partner for Hawai’i. Our partner labs have not directly received approval, but if you test through us, those lab results have been approved by the State of Hawai’i.

Your lab results may have only the name of the laboratory where the specimen was processed. Even though the results may not explicitly name Discovery Health MD, these result formats have been approved by and are being accepted by the State of Hawai’i.

Our partner labs results portal may state that they are not an approved partner. If you have tested through Discovery Health MD, your test results have been approved by the State of Hawai’i.

The State of Hawai’i has stated that they will contact us if there are questions or concerns about the results tested through Discovery Health MD and have our direct contact information available. Upon your arrival to Hawai’i, an airport representative will be able to manually verify that your result is from us and that we are in fact on the list of Trusted Testing Partners.

Test-To-Fly:

Before your sample is collected, you will receive a notecard with a QR code that will direct you to our DHMD Results Portal. This can also be found on our website in the upper right-hand corner.

Next-Day test results by or before midnight the following day after your appointment.

Same-Day test results will post by or before midnight the same day.

Our Rapid options will results within 50 mins or less depending on test type.

Commercial Clients:

Test results will be sent to employers and Discovery Health MD. Employees should contact their employer to get a copy of their results.

The RT-PCR test is highly specific, which means false positives are unlikely. The Abbott ARCHITECT IgG immunoassay is reported to be 99.6% specific with a detection of 1 false positive in 1020 specimens in UW internal testing. A false positive serology in unlikely, but not impossible.

We utilized an observed, self-administered anterior nasal swab as our primary method of specimen collection.

Our partner labs are all CLIA certified and have Emergency Use Authorizations from the FDA.

 

Your PCR test will be performed using one of the following platforms:

Hologic Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2 Real-time RT-PCR assay, Roche Cobas SARS-CoV-2 Real-time RT-PCR assay, Thermofisher TaqPath SARS-CoV-2 Real-time RT-PCR assay, UW SARS-CoV-2 Real-time RT-PCR assay

 

We are using the BD Veritor rapid antigen test. It is collected with a nasal swab. We are using qualitative antigen tests.

Check your destination country’s requirements closely. If they ask for a quantitative antigen test or CLEIA antigen test, this is not the right test. If your country requires a nasopharyngeal swab, this is not the correct test.

Test-to-Fly:

Yes, while our Test-to-Fly program geared toward individuals traveling through airports in the Seattle-Tacoma area we can accommodate testing for anyone at our dedicated sites.

Test-to-Work:

We have a robust protocol and risk management program, designed specifically for your organization’s needs. Please follow this link to learn more: Test-to-Work

Test-to-Fly:

First you will need to visit our bookings page, which can be found here: Test-To-Fly Booking

Once the testing appointments are scheduled, you will receive an email with a link to fill out the online consent and questionnaire. You will be asked if you have any current symptoms or recent exposure to someone with possible COVID-19. If you have symptoms, you should not test and should seek medical care. You will be asked to provide demographic information and answer some questions including your travel history in the past 60 days. This information will help with contact tracing efforts  if you or your party have a positive result.

It is very important your name matches your identification exactly.

On the testing day, your ID will be verified and our medical staff will assist you with obtaining the nasal swab specimen. These will be sent to one of our partner laboratories for processing.

Test-to-Work:

Our testing process is highly adaptable to the needs of our commercial and remote clients. Please visit our Test-to-work page to learn more about how we can best serve your organization.

A positive RT-PCR nasal swab means the virus was detected. It does not tell us if you are infectious or not. A negative test means the virus was not detected on the nasal sample. You could still be infectious with a negative result.

A positive IgG serology (antibody) test means an antibody was detected. Antibodies may appear days to weeks after an infection, but may not appear for 3 weeks or may never appear. A positive antibody test is difficult to interpret with our current understanding of the disease. It may represent recent infection, remote infection, or possibly a false positive. We cannot say anything about immunity at this time. A positive IgG does not mean you are immune. Antibody tests should not be used as the sole test to determine if someone has the disease.

The CDC recommends that individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 should quarantine for 14 days. We recommend a PCR test at the end of that 14 day period to evaluate for an asymptomatic infection.

No test can replace a 14-day quarantine to rule out infection. 

If you currently have symptoms of COVID-19, you should not travel or test at risk of exposing others.

We are not accepting or billing insurance for payment of any kind. 

The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner FAQ states that insurance will cover testing and treatment for medically-necessary services, while our testing is meant to serve people looking for asymptomatic and travel testing. Travelers may contact their insurance company to find out whether they can be reimbursed for travel testing. We provide proof of payment receipt at the time of the test.

 

Please see the following links for more information:

Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner

 

 

We have no age minimum for testing. All our assays are acceptable to test with any age group. However, be aware that travel restrictions may dictate the age limit allowed for result acceptance. It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the requirements of your destination.

YOU SCHEDULE THE TESTING

Appointments are scheduled to your preferred dates, location, or number of employees.

IDENTIFY POSITIVE CASES

We identify positive COVID-19 cases (as well as asymptomatic) and assist in isolation procedures.

BRING YOUR WORKFORCE IN SAFELY

Help prevent introduction of disease into a workforce and transmission to other employees.

The cost for each test will be clearly defined in the booking process. Please refer to our booking system for the most current and relevant information.

We accept all major debit and credit.

We apologize as we cannot accept cash at this time.

Yes, we take walk-ins. However, we do take appointments and honor confirmed bookings before walk-ins. To cut any possible wait times, please book an appointment HERE.

 Before your sample is collected on the day of the test, you’ll receive a notecard with a QR code that will direct you back to Discovery Health MD’s results portal.  Here is where you will view your Determination Letter in a digital PDF format. Our Determination Letter includes the following:

 

DHMD Letterhead and DHMD Address 

Lab destination and Lab Address 

CLIA Certificate number 

Client Name/DOB 

Supervising Clinician (Dr. Ann Jarris, MD) 

Sample collection date and time 

Results date and time 

Test name 

Collection method 

Result  

Additional information: (Passport #) 

Assay used and test fact sheet 

 

You may also access the Results Portal via our website, Discoveryhealthmd.com by selecting ‘Portals’ in the upper right-hand corner of the page.

You can find your results on Discovery Health MD’s easy-to-use online portal, including a downloadable PDF for use at various state and international entry points.

You must wear a mask and stay at least six feet away from people outside your immediate travel party. All staff will be in the appropriate PPE and adhere to strict distancing and hygiene protocols. Please let Discovery Health MD know if you are traveling with someone who may need assistance with adhering to these measures. If you have tested positive, please do not come in to be tested, we advise contacting your doctor.

Yes, we welcome our Canadian neighbors to be tested with us.

Please provide your US destination address or testing location address when booking and registering under the patient portal.

We operate various testing options 7 days a week. You may plan to expect results on both weekends and holidays.

 

Testing: 

DoubleTree Southcenter Address: 16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98188  

Mon-Sun: 8:00am – 3:00pm

Same day testing cut off: 11:30 am *not available on Sundays

 

 

Capitol Hill Address: 1527 13th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 

Mon-Sun: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Same-Day testing cut off: 11:45 am *not available on Sundays

 

AC Hotel Bellevue Address: 208 106th Pl. NE WA 98004 

Tue – Sat: 8:00am – 3:00pm

Same Dat testing cut off time: 10:45 am *not available on Sundays

 

Office: 

Phone lines are monitored Mon-Friday 9 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm.

*Hours may vary by location and season and availability. Our booking system via our website will show you the most current and relevant information.

We understand travel plans change. You may log into your Acuity account to book, canceled, or reschedule any appointments 24 hours prior to your test. If you are unable to edit your booking, this means you are within the 24hr window.

Please call 206-333-0595 or email [email protected] and leave a Voice mail message regarding your appointment cancellation or rescheduling details.

Please review our Cancellation Policy for more details regarding cancellations. You can expect your refund within 5-7 business days. Rescheduling appointments are free of charge.

An antigen test looks for proteins that are present on a virus. They are a marker of active infection. An antigen test is different from a PCR or molecular test. These look for viral genetic material. These are also different than antibody or serology tests. These look for the body’s response to an infection.

We are using qualitative antigen tests. Check your destination country’s requirements closely. If they ask for a quantitative antigen test or CLEIA antigen test, this is not the right test.

We are using the BD Veritor rapid antigen test. It is collected with a nasal swab. If your country requires a nasopharyngeal swab, this is not the correct test. Please check with your destination requirements to find out if the antigen is the right test for you.

Your Rapid Antigen test results will automatically upload to your Discovery Health portal account. Please note, you must select ‘View Determination Letter’ to view results. Check your account about 20 minutes after your test sample is collected. If you need a hard copy printout, ask the administration staff on site.

We provide a variety of testing options.

Please check your country’s travel requirements closely.

You may have to comply with country requirements even if you are only transferring through that country.

If you have questions about the appropriate test, contact your airline or country’s consulate, our staff will not be able to advise you on the appropriate test required.

If you have questions about special documentation or specifics for your travels, please inquire via [email protected] and check the official CDC page for your destination details.

If your test is positive, please contact your doctor. You will be advised to isolate for at least 10 days. This means you cannot fly. You will be contacted by a member of our staff. You will need to follow up with your local public health department to discuss the next steps. You will not be allowed to re-test, you must immediately isolate and avoid any contact with other people. For instructions on how to self-isolate, refer to the CDC guidance here.

Additionally, your information will be provided to the appropriate Public Health jurisdiction and the CDC. You will be asked to notify your close contacts for 48 hours prior to the positive test or development of symptoms and request that they self-quarantine for 14 days.

Please do not come in if you have tested positive for the risk of exposing other individuals.

We offer Same-Day testing at all of our locations. All Same Day tests must be booked before the cutoff time in order to receive results by or before midnight the same day. Book Same-Day HERE.

You may book PCR Next Day results and Rapid options testing HERE.

 

DoubleTree Southcenter: 

16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98188 

Same day cut off: 11:30am 

 

AC Hotel by Marriott, Bellevue: 

208 106th Pl. NE WA 98004 

Same Day cut off: 10:45am 

 

Capitol Hill, Seattle:

1525 13th Ave, Seattle WA 98122 

Same Day cut off: 11:45am 

Our office email is monitored Mon-Friday 8 am – 5 pm and monitored on weekends for any result or time-sensitive issue.

Email: 

[email protected]

[email protected]

Phone:

  • 206.333.0595

*We return calls in the order they are received. Please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

 

You can access your results by visiting our website www.Discoveryhealthmd.com and go to the upper right-hand corner where you will see an option to select ‘PORTALS’. Please select the drop-down and choose the appropriate portal method based on your testing.

 

 

 

 

Please bring a valid, government-issued photo ID and practice social distancing. Masks are required on the premises.

Dependents under 18 will need a birth certificate or passport.

If unaccompanied by their guardian, the child will need written permission before testing.

Prior to your appointment, please set up an account HERE for your results.

For all public and travel testing, we offer options at the locations below.

 

DoubleTree Southcenter:

All testing available: Rapid options,  Same Day and Next Day

16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98188

https://goo.gl/maps/uBHyWbKrYx9ngrnk7

 

AC Hotel by Marriott, Bellevue:

Lab-based: Same day and Next Day testing

208 106th Pl. NE WA 98004

https://goo.gl/maps/f74u9PvWaj9ZhUw17

 

Capitol Hill: 

Lab-based only. Same Day and Next Day results. 

1525 13th Ave, Seattle WA 98122

https://goo.gl/maps/Tf4eTNU9PnWvz5n37 

We can only administer nasal swab testing. We, unfortunately, do not have the resources for any saliva or oropharyngeal testing.

We administer shallow anterior nasal swab but an NP swab can be requested on site.

All vaccines have undergone safety trials and have been authorized for use in the United States. Millions of individuals have received the COVID-19 vaccinations and no long-term side effects have been detected. The CDC, FDA, and others continue to monitor the safety of all COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccines have been authorized for use in adults only (18 years and older for Moderna and J&J and 16 years or older for Pfizer). The vaccines are currently being studied for use in children. More information: Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC

Many people experience mild side effects after receiving the COVID vaccine. This is common for all the vaccines that are currently available. Common side effects include sore arm, redness/tenderness at the injection area, headache, body aches, fatigue, fever, and chills. For two-dose series, side effects may be more severe after the second dose. This is a natural part of your body’s immune response. You must complete the 2-dose series in order to have full protection.

All current COVID-19 vaccines have been proven to be safe and effective in preventing serious disease. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and the Moderna vaccine have been shown to be 95% and 94% effective respectively in preventing symptomatic COVID. The Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine is 66% effective in protecting against symptomatic COVID and 85% effective in preventing serious disease.

If is not recommended to take over the counter pain relief before your vaccination appointment. Talk to your vaccine provider about options for pain relief after your vaccination.

The COVID-19 vaccines help your body build better immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us becoming sick.

mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) use mRNA to provide instructions to your body about how to make a unique and harmless protein of the COVID virus, known as the spike protein. Our body recognizes that this protein does not belong in our body and then destroys this protein. By doing so our body is building immune cells that will remember to destroy this protein in the future. mRNA vaccines cannot give you COVID, they do not contain a live COVID virus. mRNA vaccines do not interact with your DNA or your genetic material.

More information: Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC

Viral vector vaccines (J&J) work by using a modified version of a different harmless virus which is known as the vector. This vector is sent into your body to deliver important messages to your body and tells the cell to produce a harmless part of the COVID virus (the spike protein). The body recognizes that this spike protein does not belong and triggers an immune response. This creates memory for our body for the next time we may encounter COVID.  Viral vector vaccines cannot give you COVID nor can they give you the modified vector virus.

More information: Understanding Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC

You are considered fully vaccinated 2-weeks after your second dose for the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines and 2-weeks after your vaccination for J&J. Fully vaccinated individuals should still wear masks and social distance in public settings and refer to the CDC for guidelines for other activities.

More information: When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated | CDC

You will schedule any paperwork you need to be processed with the on-site testing administrators on the day you test. Please note that there is a $25 fee for the paperwork. 

If your travel destination requires forms, documents, lists, signatures, or seal stamps to be filled out, you will be required to schedule a time with the on-site admin for you to come back. The administrators will discuss with you the best plan of action to match your travel plans and needs.  

  • Present the list of items (Passport Number, DOB, Date, forms, etc.)  
  • PICKUP can ONLY happen once the results have been posted to the client’s account on the Discovery Health portal. 

We cannot provide Fit To Fly documents. 

We offer a variety of testing options. Please check the requirements of your destination to choose the best testing option for your travels.

Test​

Category​

Cost​

Results Timeline (2)​

Type of Test​

Locations​

Next Day RT-PCR (1)​

Lab Based​

$176​

Next Day by 11:59pm​

RT-PCR, NAAT molecular​

All Locations​

Same Day RT-PCR (1)​

Lab Based​

$186​

Same Day by 11:59pm​

RT-PCR, NAAT molecular​

All Locations​

Cepheid RT-PCR​

Rapid​

$246​

40 minutes (2)​

RT-PCR, NAAT molecular​

DoubleTree Southcenter​

Abbott ID NOW​

Rapid​

$206​

20 minutes (2)​

NEAR, NAAT molecular – NOT PCR​

DoubleTree Southcenter​

Lucira All-in-One​

Rapid​

$206​

30 minutes (2)​

LAMP, NAAT molecular – NOT PCR​

DoubleTree Southcenter, AC Hotel Bellevue​

BD Veritor Antigen​

Rapid​

$150​

15 minutes (2)​

Antigen – NOT PCR or molecular​

DoubleTree Southcenter​
  1. We use several different labs, and exact test processing platform is determined by the lab at the time of processing. Regardless of platform and lab the processing methodology will be RT-PCR.
  2. Results timelines for rapid tests are based on a single run of a sample. If the result is inconclusive on the initial run then we will have to re-process the sample or collect a new sample, which will double the results time or more.

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