Campus added Shield’s saliva-based COVID-19 testing in order to increase our testing capacity. Our nasal swab capacity is about 12,000 tests per week. Our saliva-based testing adds up to 70,000 tests per week. We will continue to perform nasal …
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I need to provide official documentation of my test results and can’t find this in the app. How can I access this?
The Safer Badgers app will provide you with basic information about the results of campus testing. To find more details about your test, log in to your MyUHS account and find “UHS Health Record” on …
Where can I find more details about my test results?
The Safer Badgers app will provide you with basic information about the results of campus testing. To find more details, log into your MyUHS account and find “UHS Health Record” on the left hand side …
I can’t uncover my face in public. Is there a private place where I can submit my saliva sample?
Union South will offer private space to accommodate individuals who are unable to reveal their face in a public setting. For residence hall students, private space will be available at Ogg or Holt.
Why doesn’t the app show that I took a test?
The Safer Badgers app does not allow us to send you a confirmation that you’ve been tested. Rest assured that this has no effect on your test results. As long as you’ve had your QR …
Can I take a nasal swab test instead of a saliva-based test?
At this time, unless you are a residence hall student or have a medical condition that would interfere with saliva-based testing, you will need to seek on-campus saliva testing.
Can I apply for an accommodation to be excused from the testing requirement?
Students and employees who have an underlying medical condition or disability that make participating in the campus COVID-19 spring testing challenging may be eligible for an accommodation, including the ability to take a different kind …
I am having a hard time producing enough saliva for my test. Do you have any tips?
In order to run a COVID-19 test on your saliva sample, you will need to contribute about 1 milliliter of drool. It is best to arrive for your scheduled testing appointment well-hydrated, though remember you …
Will the Safer Badgers app help me keep track of when I need to be tested?
For undergraduate students, on and off campus: Yes, the Safer Badgers app will contain language outlining when you need to be tested and when you need to have a negative test result on file. (Please …
Who do I contact for technical support?
Please contact the UW–Madison COVID-19 Assistance Line at 608-262-7777.