On being tested

The test is done by taking a mucous sample from the back of your throat with a special swab. 

You should be tested: 

• If you have symptoms that could be COVID-19.
  Call your doctor fif you feel so ill that you would like a consultation or if your symptoms worry you. You should also call the doctor if it concern a child under the age of 2. However, if you have symptoms but do not feel so ill that you feel the need to consult your own doctor you can book a test at coronaprover.dk yourself.
• If you are a close contact of someone who is infected with a novel coronavirus.
  If you are the close contact of someone infected with novel coronavirus, please call tel. 70 20 02 33 (and press 2) to determine which two days you need to be tested. Once you know which days, reserve a time for your tests on tel. 32 32 05 11 (and press 2) and then proceed to book the two test appointments on coronaprover.dk.
• If your doctor or dentist informs you that you must be tested, for example prior to hospitalisation, treatment or examination.
  You must be referred for testing by your doctor, who can also advise you if you have any questions.
• If you are told to be bested as part of infection detection measures in the event of an outbreak, e.g. in schools, daycare, nursing homes, etc. 
  Contact the local management if you have any questions.

You get your test results on the digital platform sundhed.dk

If virus was identified in the test sample, our test results are positive, the Danish text will read either:

• Positive
• Formodet positiv
• Påvist

If virus was not identified in the test sample, the Danish text will read either:

• Negativ
• Ikke påvist

 

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