COVID-19 News & Media
APRIL 5, 2020 – 9:15 P.M.
Media Statement: LabCorp Capacity Reaches Average Current Daily Volume of Tests Received
LabCorp continues to do everything it can to ensure that healthcare providers and patients receive their test results as quickly as possible. The company is now able to perform about 35,000 – 40,000 tests per day and expects capacity to increase assuming supplies are available. Importantly, LabCorp’s capacity is now meeting the average current daily volume of tests we are receiving at our labs. The company has performed approximately 500,000 tests since first making our COVID-19 test available on March 5th. Typically, we have been able to deliver test results to the ordering healthcare provider between 4-5 days from the date of specimen pickup, and are actively focused on reducing the time patients need to wait to be informed of their results. We know that there is more that needs to be done and we’re committed to doing our part during this emergency health crisis. For updates, please check this site as figures will be updated frequently.