HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-07 Antibody Testing on the Big Island by Premier Medical Group -- press release
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.