Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) offers drive-thru testing for COVID-19 in Putnam for its patients who have a valid doctor's order.

Location

Day Kimball Healthcare Center
6 South Main Street | Putnam, CT  06260
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Hours

Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A Doctor's Order is Required

Only patients who have been evaluated by a health care provider for COVID-19 symptoms, or are scheduled for a medical procedure, and have a valid prescription order from their physician may be tested at the DKH drive-up collection site. Testing is offered for both pediatric and adult patients. On demand or walk-up testing is not available at this location.

Results

Results are generally available within 2-3 days depending on regional test volume. Wait times may be longer as volumes increase. Individuals will be contacted directly with their results when they become available.

Please note the following: 

• Patients who do not have a provider’s order will not be tested.
• Patients will need to bring with them a valid photo ID to the collection site.
• Patients will drive through a secured, marked area and will remain in their vehicles throughout the entire collection process.
• No outdoor restrooms will available at the collection location.
• The sample is collected via a nasal swab; the process typically takes less than 30 seconds.
• The sample will be tested for the novel coronavirus.
• Individuals will be contacted directly with their results within 2-3 days depending on regional test volume. As volumes increase, wait times for results may be longer.
• No medical screening or on-site medical evaluation will be performed.
• While waiting for their test results, individuals should stay at home. Those who receive positive COVID-19 test results may be issued additional care orders or self-isolation orders.

To Obtain a Doctor's Order

Patients with COVID-19 symptoms such as cough, fever, and shortness of breath should contact their health care provider to be evaluated for their symptoms. Once the individual is determined to be a candidate for testing, the clinician will submit a physician order for the COVID-19 test.

Find a Doctor

Day Kimball Medical Group’s primary and specialty care practices are accepting new patients. Find a Day Kimball Medical Group provider by phone - just call 1 (844) DKMG DOC (1-844-356-4362) and one of our patient service representatives will return your call to help you.

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