PCR test respite nursing home

horse7 · 2022-07-07 22:30:42

Some info please, 93 year old going to nursing home respite for a week, nursing home wants him to have a PCR test , GP doesn't do it,. HSE Test center doesn't do it, it's only for over 55,s immune comprised etc, any advice? Ps. Can't find category for the subject.

07-07-2022 11:30PM

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Some info please, 93 year old going to nursing home respite for a week, nursing home wants him to have a PCR test , GP doesn't do it,. HSE Test center doesn't do it, it's only for over 55,s immune comprised etc, any advice? Ps. Can't find category for the subject.

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#2 08-07-2022 11:00PM

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Ask the nursing home where they suggest you get it done. This will be something they deal with a lot. They should be able to advise. I know some pharmacies were carrying them out for travel reasons.

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#3 09-07-2022 07:13PM

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Nursing home have said get it done by your GP.

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