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COVID-19 Testing for Sports Fans

Posted on November 19, 2021June 5, 2023 by katie carrera

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BioReference has been providing COVID-19 testing for sports fans since early 2021 when the Buffalo Bills hosted the Wild Card game in January. It was the first time fans had been welcomed in the stadium since the pandemic began, and testing was mandatory in order to attend. Since then, BioReference has provided countless COVID-19 fan screening programs for professional sports teams and leagues across the country, helping to promote the health and safety of the players, staff, and fans.

COVID-19 Test Protocols for Fans

One constant through the pandemic has been change, and as we continue through another COVID-19 impacted sports season, it’s a good time to look into any changes the venue may have implemented before game time. For fans with tickets to any sporting events, it’s important to check on the COVID-19 testing protocols and requirements by visiting venues’ websites for official policies, as these can vary by league and state.

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SST

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SST Tube

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BML

Name

Bone Marrow - Lavender Top

Code

LAV

Name

Lavender top- EDTA

Code

FLUL

Name

Fluid Lavender (source required)

Code

TAN

Name

Tan Top

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YEL

Name

Yellow top- ACD

Code

YELS

Name

Yellow top- SPS

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RBP

Name

Blue-Royal Blue Top K2 EDTA Plasma(*LAVENDER LINE)

Code

RBS

Name

Blue-Royal Blue Trace Element Serum (**RED LINE**)

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URB

Name

Blue-Royal Urine

Code

GRY

Name

Grey top- Sodium Fluoride

Code

BMG

Name

Bone Marrow - Green Top

Code

Name

Green top urine

Code

UGTP

Name

Green top urine (preservative)

Code

FLUG

Name

Fluid Green Top

Code

QFT

Name

Green Top-Lithium Heparin

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FLUR

Name

Fluid Red Top

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LTB

Name

Light blue top

Code

PPT

Name

White Top (PPT)

Code

ACDNA

Name

Ariosa Cell-Free DNA (White TopTube)

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Name

ThinPrep Vial

Code

SPTH

Name

Surepath Vial

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O&P

Name

O&P Kit (Total Fix)

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U24

Name

Urine Container - 24hr

Code

Name

Urine Urinalysis Tube - Yellow

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CUL

Name

Swab-Bacterial Culture

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Name

Swab-E

Code

APT

Name

Swab-Aptima Genprobe

Code

UGP

Name

Urine Container-Genprobe-Aptima

Code

BDA

Name

Affirm(BD) VPIII

Code

RED

Name

Red Top Plain

Code

UGY

Name

Urine Tube - Grey Top

COVID-19 Test Protocols for Fans

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