COVID-19

New Testing Update:

Starting 12/21/2020, we are administering COVID-19 Antigen Tests in the clinic with results in 15 minutes from a nasal swab. Patients of Dr. Cook will have their insurance billed for the point of care testing. If your insurance does not cover the labs, self-pay rate is $165.00. If you are not a patient of Dr. Cook, your insurance will be charged or self-pay rate is $165.00. Clinic Fees still apply which includes office co-pay. Clinic visit fees and any other procedures will be billed to insurance.

Clinic procedures remain in place for COVID-19 patients. All patients who believe they may have COVID-19 or have been exposed will be seen by office policy. Please park your car in a parking space and call our office when you arrive. We will give you additional instructions: 706-353-7747.

In order to get COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test:
Call to schedule an appointment and send an email to recep@clarkeoconeefp.com and attach:
Driver's license copy
Insurance card(s) (front/back)
New Patient Packet (all pages complete)
Under "FORMS" tab on our website you can access our "Patient Registration Forms." Please type answers into the document if possible, download to your computer, and email back to us. We will accept a photo of each page if you are not able to type the answers into the document and need to instead hand-write it. Office staff will contact you with an appointment time and date
Once here, give us a call once you are parked in our parking lot and we will give you further instructions and collect payment over the phone if needed.
NEW PATIENT PACKET


REMEMBER:

• Wash your hands for 20 seconds.
• Do not touch your face.
• Clean your phone.
• Wear a Face Mask.
• If you have been traveling out of the country, within the USA, or have had contact with others who have been exposed and have headache, fever, and shortness breath, please call the clinic at (706) 353-7747. We will give you instructions.
• If you have arrived at the clinic and have not called us, on the door is a sign for potential COVID-20 patients to wait in the car and call the clinic at (706) 353-7747. One of our medical personnel will come out to your car.

There are three types of lab testing methods/platforms available, which detect the virus in different ways:
- Molecular
- Viral antigen
- Host antibody tests (serology)

During the rise of Viral RNA and Viral Antigen levels, a molecular (PCR or isothermal nucleic acid amplification based) or viral antigen test detects the presence of the virus. Often times, these molecular and viral antigen tests can be used as the primary basis for diagnosing your patient's condition. Rather than going through the normal approval process, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is permitting all COVID-19 molecular and viral antigen tests to be cleared through its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process during the pandemic.
Host antibody (serology) tests detect the IgM and IgG antibodies that indicate the patient has developed an immune response to the virus. Typically, the results of these tests are not used as the sole basis for your diagnosis. Antibody serology tests do not confirm a patient’s immunity to Sars Co2-19 Virus. It is not known how long the antibodies will stay in our immune system.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Symptoms & Testing

Home page for COVID-19 symptoms with links to symptoms, testing and reduced stigma.

Call your doctor: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Symptoms of Coronavirus
Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.


There are three types of lab testing methods/platforms available, which detect the virus in different ways:
- Molecular
- Viral antigen
- Host antibody tests (serology)

During the rise of Viral RNA and Viral Antigen levels, a molecular (PCR or isothermal nucleic acid amplification based) or viral antigen test detects the presence of the virus. Often times, these molecular and viral antigen tests can be used as the primary basis for diagnosing your patient's condition. Rather than going through the normal approval process, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is permitting all COVID-19 molecular and viral antigen tests to be cleared through its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process during the pandemic.

Host antibody (serology) tests detect the IgM and IgG antibodies that indicate your patient has developed an immune response to the virus. Typically, the results of these tests are not used as the sole basis for your diagnosis. Because of their complementary role, FDA is permitting COVID-19 serology tests to be brought to market without any formal FDA review (at minimum, a manufacturer must notify FDA that its test has been validated).