Emory Covid-19 Tests

The COVIDVu Study

Emory University, one of the world’s leading research universities, with funding from the National Institutes of Health, is launching the COVIDVu Study, a national research study to map COVID-19 in the U.S.

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Why Now?

Response to the COVID-19 epidemic has been hampered by lack of adequate testing. Because testing to-date has been limited and focused on those who are currently ill, there has not been a truly accurate, unbiased analysis of COVID-19 cases on a national level.
 
The COVIDVu study will also improve our understanding of the spectrum of COVID-19, including how it impacts different demographic, geographic and occupational groups. The study will also assess symptoms, underlying conditions, population concentration, region, gender, and age.
 
Emory CovidVu

Study Protocol

The COVIDVu study will use home test kits to test approximately 10,000 people across the country to see who has an active COVID-19 infection as well as who has antibodies that indicate that they previously had COVID-19. More details will be published in coming weeks.

For Study Participants

If you are a study participant, you will have received a package in the mail. Please visit https://covidvu.emory.edu/ for additional information on how to complete the tests and get your results!

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The COVIDVu Study Partners

Emory University, one of the world’s leading research universities, with funding from the National Institutes of Health, is launching the COVIDVu Study, a national research study to map COVID-19 in the U.S.

Rollins School of Public Health
Emory University
NIH - National Institute of Health

About the COVIDVu Study

COVIDVu is a national research study to help understand how widespread COVID-19 is in the U.S. The study is being conducted by Emory University, one of the world’s leading research universities, with funding from the National Institutes of Health.

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Your
Test Kit

Your household received a test kit containing two tests: a nasal swab to test for the presence of active COVID-19 infection, and a blood spot test to indicate the presence of antibodies related to COVID-19.

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FAQs About COVIDVu

Have questions about the COVIDVu study? Learn more in our FAQs about the study team, how the test results will be used and your privacy.

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About the Study

Your Test Kit

Facts About COVID

HOW IT WORKS

Easy-to-Take Home Test

This simple guide can help the designated member of your household successfully complete the test and get the results.
STEP 1 - Get Your Kit
OPEN YOUR KIT
Open your kit, check the contents and begin with the printed instructions.
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COMPLETE QUESTIONNAIRE
The questionnaire will identify who should take the test and can be completed online or by phone using a toll-free number.
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TAKE NOSE SWAB TEST
The nasal swab is used to take a sample from the walls of your nostril and is collected in a collection tube.
Step 4 - TAKE BLOOD SPOT TEST
TAKE BLOOD SPOT TEST
The blood spot test involves a prick of the finger for a small blood sample which is collected on a special collection card.
Step 5 - SHIP THE KIT BACK
SHIP THE BOX BACK
Put the two sealed biohazard bags back into the box and then in the pre-paid USPS envelope to send back to the lab.
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GET YOUR RESULTS
The lab will email you when your results are ready. The email will cite your unique registration number. COVIDVu may contact you again in the future for potential follow-up for the study.