2020-05-07 Antibody Testing on the Big Island by Premier Medical Group -- press release

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Roy Takemoto Managing Director Harry Kim Mayor Barbara J. Kossow Deputy Managing Director County of Hawai‘i Office of the Mayor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 (808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 May 7, 2020 NEWS RELEASE COVID-19 Antibody Testing on Hawai‘i Island Premier Medical Group and the County of Hawai‘i are offering antibody testing at their Waimea, North Kohala and Hilo testing clinics. Antibody testing can determine if you have previously had COVID-19. Drive-through antibody testing is available nowhere else in the state. The next clinics that will offer antibody testing are:  Waimea District Park -- Friday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  North Kohala (Kamehameha Park) -- Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Hilo (behind the Civic) -- Monday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Antibody testing will be offered only to those previously identified as having had the Coronavirus, or those with high risk exposures, including healthcare workers, first responders, and family members or those with close contact to known positives. A simple blood draw detects the presence of SARS-Cov2 IgG antibodies in your system. Note: there is a $43 out-of-pocket cost to people whose medical insurance plans do not cover the antibody test. Call your insurance provider to find out if you’re covered. People who visit the screening clinic will be asked to show photo ID. Additionally, people are requested to bring their own pen. For further information, please call Premier Medical Group at 808-304-9745 or Hawai‘i County Civil Defense at 935-0031. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.