Testing & Close Contact
Chatham, through Student Health Services, offers COVID-19 testing for all students who are experiencing symptoms or who have been in contact with a positive COVID case. In addition, there are many convenient local sites and at-home test options for COVID testing. A map of local testing locations is available on Allegheny County's website. Chatham's testing protocol may be subject to change.
On-Campus Testing
If you have cold or flu-like symptoms or have been in contact with a positive COVID case, below are the steps you should follow to schedule and receive testing:
- Make an appointment with Student Health Services by using the form below or calling 412-365-1714. Testing is available when the campus is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Appointments must be scheduled in advance.
- When it’s time for your appointment, go to Student Health Services at the back of Woodland Hall for check-in. Please bring your student ID, health insurance card and wear a properly fitting mask.
Off-Campus Testing
If you are an employee or student who received a COVID-19 test off-campus or via an at-home test, please submit your test results to Chatham. All submissions will be kept strictly confidential and will only be shared with those who specifically have a role in addressing needs.
What to Do If You Test Positive
If you test positive for COVID-19, you should:
- Stay home.
- Stay home for at least five (5) days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first five (5) days.
- Do not go places where you are unable to wear a mask, including travel and public transportation settings.
- Stay home and separate from others as much as possible.
- Use a separate bathroom, if possible.
- Don’t share personal household items, like cups, towels, and utensils.
- Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.
- Stay in touch.
- Be sure to contact those who you were in close contact with to let them know you tested positive for COVID-19.
- Stay masked.
- During your at-home isolation period, wear a KN95 or surgical mask when around others and have them wear masks too.
- After five (5) days of isolation, you should continue to wear a well-fitting mask when you are around other people for another five (5) days.
- Stay clean and healthy.
- Be sure to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly.
- If able, open your windows to improve ventilation.
- Rest and follow the directions of your medical provider.
The most up-to-date guidance from the Centers for Disease Control on COVID testing and steps to take if testing positive, can be found at the following link: What to Do If Sick
What to Do If Exposed to COVID-19:
- Stay masked.
- Wear a mask as soon as you find out you were exposed.
- Wear your mask for 10 days after exposure or until you receive a negative COVID test (after day 6). Day 1 is considered the day after your initial exposure.
- Per the latest CDC guidance, you do not have to isolate if exposed to COVID-19.
- Stay aware.
- Watch for symptoms.
- If you develop symptoms of COVID-19, get tested.
- Follow the What to Do If You Test Positive protocols above if your test is positive for COVID-19.
- If you do not develop systems by Day 6, the CDC encourages you to receive a COVID test, but it is not required.
The most up-to-date guidance from the Centers for Disease Control on what to do if exposed can be found at the following link: What to Do If Exposed to COVID-19