PATIENT CONSENT FOR COVID-19 TESTING
I, the patient, voluntarily consent to the collection and testing of my specimen. I certify that the specimen is fresh and has not been adulterated in any manner. I authorize the laboratory to
release the results of this testing to the ordering provider or authorized screening entity.
I understand that the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). I further understand that COVID-19 is extremely contagious and may be contracted from various sources. I understand COVID-19 has a long incubation period during which carriers of the virus may not show symptoms and still be contagious. If presenting symptoms, I also consent to the testing of my specimen for other upper respiratory conditions that may not be detected by a COVID-19 test alone.
I further authorize my insurance benefits to be paid directly to Ananda Analytical Laboratories for services rendered. I acknowledge that the lab may be treated as an out of network provider. In the event I receive payment for laboratory services from my insurer, I will remit said payment to the lab within 14 days of receipt. All rights to the samples will belong to the laboratory conducting the testing.
It is Ananda Labs responsibility to ensure the sensitive personal information of individuals, especially patients, is well kept and secured. Aside from the respect given to an individual's privacy, this is for the purpose of compliance with federal and state laws, particularly the Federal Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Law, the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (California Civil Code § 56 et seq.) and the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (California Welfare & Institutions Code § 5000 et seq.).
The above-mentioned laws ensure the upholding of an individual's privacy rights by protecting the individual's medical and health records by prohibiting possessors of the information from disclosing such information arbitrarily or disclosing information without the consent of the person owning such information.
Your signature on this form indicates that you understand to your satisfaction the information about the test and agree to have the test done.