Be Part of the COVIDVu Study – Help Us Understand COVID!
Your participation will help health researchers understand how widespread COVID-19 is in the U.S. and who has recovered. Be a part of the solution!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
OPEN YOUR KIT
Open your kit, check the contents and begin with the printed instructions.
COMPLETE QUESTIONNAIRE
The questionnaire will identify who should take the test and can be completed online or by phone using a toll-free number.
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.
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.
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.