COVID-19 Health Questions Panel
A patient questionnaire that reviews COVID-19 symptoms, exposure risks, and related health history to help guide evaluation and care.
This panel helps your care team assess possible COVID-19 exposure or illness; it does not by itself confirm or rule out infection.
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 99357-6
- Short code
- COVID19HEALTHQUESTIONSPANEL
- Synonyms
- —
- Category
- liver
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 7
- Ref high
- 56
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 84484
- SNOMED
- 302773008
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The COVID-19 Health Questions Panel is a set of questions about symptoms, recent exposures, medical conditions, and other factors that may affect the risk of COVID-19. It is used to help determine whether testing or further medical evaluation is appropriate.
Why might I need this test?
You may be asked to complete this panel before or during a medical visit, after a possible exposure, or when you have symptoms such as fever, cough, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Your answers can help your clinician decide whether a COVID-19 laboratory test or other evaluation is needed.
How is the test performed?
You complete the panel by answering questions, usually in a patient portal, on a form, or directly with a healthcare professional. It is generally a questionnaire rather than a blood, swab, or imaging procedure.
How do I prepare for the test?
No special preparation is usually needed. Answer as completely and accurately as possible, including the timing of any symptoms and recent exposure to someone with COVID-19. Follow any additional instructions provided by your healthcare team.
Reference range
Adult males: 7-56 U/L; Adult females: 7-43 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
The answers on this panel can indicate whether you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or an increased chance of exposure. They may also identify risk factors for more severe illness, such as certain medical conditions, age, or immunocompromising conditions. The panel does not diagnose COVID-19, and laboratory testing may be needed to confirm an active infection.
Short name
COVID-19 Health Questions Panel
Frequently asked questions
Does this panel diagnose COVID-19?
What kinds of questions are included?
When should I contact a healthcare professional?
Sources
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This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
This content is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have about a medical condition, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read here.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 17, 2026. · Read our editorial policy