TMA updates COVID-19 testing FAQs

The TMA has released an updated FAQ on COVID-19 testing information. The FAQ provides answers to such questions as:

• Which patients should physicians test for COVID-19?
• Is testing available through commercial and/or public health laboratories?
• Are serological tests recommended for use in testing for COVID-19?
• What molecular tests for COVID-19 have been authorized for emergency by the FDA?

COVID-19 resources

This is a developing issue, and we encourage you to use the following resources to stay informed with the most up-to-date and reliable information:

• Texas Medical Association (TMA) COVID-19 Resource Center
• Texas Medical Board (TMB) COVID-19 page
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 resource page
• Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) COVID-19 webpage
• The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) COVID-19 projections
• Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
• TMLT Resource Hub - Coronavirus updates and resources