WHILE the drive-thru might be quick and convenient, the wait for COVID-19 test results from the Plain Street clinic are not, as residents report up to 72-hour delays.
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The testing centre near the Gipps Street fields is privately-run by Laverty Pathology.
Given the current situation there has been a huge surge in COVID-19 testing across the state and a Laverty Pathology spokeswoman said it was processing a large number of tests.
"We are currently processing a record number of tests," she said.
"Tests are generally processed at our laboratory in Sydney, however, we are doing everything we can including leveraging other parts of our network to improve our turnaround and our teams are working around the clock to process results as quickly as possible.
"We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.
"The last thing we want to do is make these challenging times tougher."
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The turnaround for test results has temporarily increased and is exceeding the targeted 24 to 48-hour timeframe.
Laverty Pathology asks people who haven't received a test result after 72 hours to make contact.
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Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
