COVID-19 Testing: Physician Referrals
National Jewish Health is now offering both molecular diagnostic and antibody (IgG and IgM) testing for patients and the public, with and without a physician order/referral through our Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories. Testing is administered at a temporary structure outside the main hospital on our campus.
Do You Need to Be Referred for Testing?
National Jewish Health provides COVID-19 testing for:
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The public (over 10 years of age) without a physician referral: For testing without a physician referral, advance payment is required and insurance will not be billed by National Jewish Health. Learn more about self-referral testing for the public.
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Patients referred by outside physicians and health care providers: Your doctor’s office will coordinate the referral and insurance filing. Our scheduling department will call you to set up an appointment once the referral is received. Please contact your physician to initiate a referral to National Jewish Health for testing.
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Your National Jewish Health physician may refer you for testing: For a clinical appointment, please call 303.395.1355 or make an appointment online.
Testing for Pediatric Patients Less Than 10 Years of Age
All COVID-19 testing for patients less than 10 years of age requires a physician referral. Our scheduling department will call patients to set up an appointment once a provider referral is received. Patients under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Referring a Patient for Testing
Our Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories offers both molecular diagnostic and antibody (IgG and IgM) testing.