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PCR testing will remain free of charge as long as CARES funding is available. MDL Collections remain open to the public. Anyone wishing to test directly at MDL should visit our revised 3-Step process located on the main page of our website.

 

Test Options at MDL

Below is a list of available test options at the MDL


RSV/Influenza/COVID-19 PCR (RIC)

Price

  • $70.00 (When Federal CARES funding ends)

Sample Type

  • Nasopharyngeal & Oropharyngeal (MDL collection kit required)

Test Method and Description

  • This test must be collected by a healthcare professional trained in swab collection.
  • The MDL RIC assay is a lab developed test that utilizes a full nucleic acid extraction followed by RT-PCR.
  • The RT-PCR test looks for three viruses from the one sample: RSV, Influenza (A and B not differentiated), and COVID-19.
  • While the test only looks for three viruses, it looks for multiple portions of each virus to increase sensitivity.
  • The overall test specificity is 100% and the test sensitivity is >97%.

Additional Information 

SalivaDirect™ COVID-19 PCR (COVSAL)

Price:

  • $70.00 (When Federal CARES funding ends)

Sample Type

  • Saliva (MDL collection kit required)

Test Method and Description

  • Trained collectors must witness saliva collection in a sterile tube.
  • This FDA EUA assay is an extraction-free RT-PCR test.
  • It targets a single region of the SARS-CoV-2 genome and also looks for a human enzyme in the sample to ensure proper sample collection.
  • The overall test specificity is 100% and the test sensitivity is 94.6%.

Additional Information

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Community Collection Partner Drop-Off Hours

NEW MDL HOURS EFFECTIVE 5/19

Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
4174 S. Oliver, Building 174H, Wichita, KS 67210

COVID-19 Testing Available By Appointment

Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Visit our "1, 2, 3 Step" Guide to Set-Up Your Appointment Today
4174 S. Oliver, Building 174H, Wichita, KS 67210

Holiday Closures:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
     Jan 16, 2023
Memorial Day:
     May 29, 2023
Independence Day:
     July 4, 2023
Labor Day:
     Sep. 4, 2023
Thanksgiving:
     Nov. 23, 2023
     Nov. 24, 2023 
          Open 8-11 am
Christmas:
     Dec. 25, 2023
New Year's Day (Observed):
     Mon., Jan. 2, 2023

Customer Service Support

Customer Service Hours:
Monday-Friday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Phone: (316) 978-8600
Fax: (316) 978-8610
Email: mdlsupport@wichita.edu

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