MercyOne COVID-19 Testing for Iowa Employers
Rapid test results are critical to re-open health care services and other essential businesses. As part of our commitment to innovation, MercyOne is proud to announce a partnership with Corteva Agriscience to help fill the urgent need for the processing of COVID-19 samples.
As part of an expanded service to our employer health partners, MercyOne health care providers are now able to collect the samples at MercyOne care locations and deliver them to Corteva, where a small team of trained Corteva employees will process and assess the samples using the company’s sophisticated genetic screening capabilities. See more >
How does the testing work?
Individuals who present symptoms of COVID-19 are encouraged to call your provider for a referral to a testing site or contact their MercyOne provider telephonically to discuss the appropriate next steps.
We are now offering onsite testing to employers. We will offer this service as testing supplies are available. Please contact us for more information or see the frequently asked questions below.
Learn More
To inquire about testing for your team or get details about this service or others, please contact your MercyOne team member:
Angela Rubino
515-480-6272
arubino@mercydesmoines.org
Amy Ziegler
515-559-7830
aziegler@mercydesmoines.org
Click here to download MercyOne’s COVID-19 Employer Toolkit for complementary resources for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have testing locations systemwide.
MercyOne will come to your business of greater than 25 employees and provide testing. Testing is available in a drive-through or walk-through format.
We anticipate receiving the results in approximately 24 hours from the time samples are received by the laboratory.
Yes. In accordance with patient privacy requirements, MercyOne will communicate the findings in alignment with HIPAA regulations.
This is a temporary service but will be offered until there is no longer a need. MercyOne will communicate when the testing service will conclude.
MercyOne reports test results each day to the Iowa Department of Public Health, and these tests will be incorporated within this report. COVID-19 test results are considered a required reportable infectious disease.
Yes, the test methodology was approved by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to expedite provision of testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
While the goals are similar, the MercyOne and Corteva program is separate from and in addition to TestIowa.
Yes, the onsite employer testing is not covered by group health insurance and is not part of the Iowa Department of Public Health testing. Please contact a MercyOne team member listed above for pricing.
MercyOne is working with employers to meet their needs as quickly as possible. Currently, we are scheduling one to two weeks out. Timing is also contingent on testing supplies.
