LD Hospital offers high tech covid testing

The Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center now tests for COVID-19. A new high tech machine allows the hospital to do whats called PCR Antigen testing at the hospital . Hospital Board President Bruce Stratton explains who can get the PCR Antigen test and get same-day results. Mr. Stratton says if a patient does not have symptoms, the test will be sent to an offsite lab with results then available in 3 to 4 days. The tests are done with nose swab. The PCR Antigen test does requires a doctor’s order, and an appointment is necessary. For an appointment, call 936-336-7316 Ext 179.