Coronavirus Testing - Missouri

• Call your health care provider if you are symptomatic to discuss whether you should be evaluated in person and considered for testing.

• To be tested by the state public health laboratory, patients must meet the state's criteria, which evaluates a combination of symptoms and risk factors.

• Patients who don't meet these requirements can consider testing at a commercial laboratory.

• State lab results are generally available within 24 hours. Commercial labs take approximately three days.

• For more details, the public can call the Missouri 24-hour coronavirus hotline by dialing 877-435-8411 or visit the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' website.