Quest Diagnostics Women's Health COVID-19 Resource Center
As your trusted resource in women’s health diagnostics testing, Quest is committed to fast action on emerging health threats for which laboratory testing can provide critical insights to aid in response. Due to the rapidly shifting nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, please reference our COVID-19 website.
We want to continue to serve as your resource in providing the most updated guidelines published by key women’s health organizations to assist you in your practice, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Society of Colposcopy and Clinical Pathology (ASCCP), the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Use the links above to access the latest guidance and news within each topic.
Use the links below to access the latest guidance and news within each topic.
General Women's Health Guidelines & News
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) – COVID-19 Practice Bulletin
(Updated July 28, 2020)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and issued a comprehensive practice advisory with updated guidance for managing and evaluating patients. The Practice Advisory includes recently released interim clinical guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for management of patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection and guidance for evaluating and reporting persons under investigation (PUI) and reporting suspected or confirmed cases.
American Society of Colposcopy and Clinical Pathology (ASCCP) – COVID-19 Interim Guidance
(Updated May 26, 2020)
The ASCCP has issued interim guidance for timing of diagnostic and treatment procedures for patients with abnormal cervical screening tests.
Pregnancy Guidelines & News
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) – COVID-19 Practice Bulletin
(Issued July 14, 2020)
ACOG and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) have developed an algorithm to aid practitioners in assessing and managing pregnant women with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
Considerations for Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Settings
(Updated May 20, 2020)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have provided infection prevention and control considerations for healthcare facilities providing obstetric care for pregnant patients with confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or pregnant persons under investigation (PUI) in inpatient obstetric healthcare settings including obstetrical triage, labor and delivery, recovery, and inpatient postpartum settings.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy: What Obstetricians Need to Know
(Published February 24, 2020)
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology published an article on COVID-19 and pregnancy.
Fertility Guidelines & News
American Society for Reproductive Medicine –
Patient Management and Clinical Recommendations During the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Update #7
(Updated August 10, 2020)
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has provided additional guidance in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. This guidance provides key recommendations around fertility treatment cycles, embryo transfers, elective surgeries, and continued care and management of patients.
Reproductive Medical Societies Release Joint Statement on COVID-19
(Issued May 29, 2020)
The 3 major professional societies leading infertility and reproductive medicine today issued a joint statement on providing infertility care during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Working together, the ASRM, the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS), and the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) developed the guidance document entitled COVID-19 and Human Reproduction.
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSCs) Guidelines & News
PSCs are open and available to your patients, including those who are pregnant
Protecting your patients’ health is more important than ever. During this time, our Peace of Mind program makes it easier for your patients to access the routine testing they need from Quest. A few key features of our program include:
- Wait by text and mobile check-in, which allows patients to check-in and wait for their appointment wherever they feel most comfortable (including in their car or outside the Patient Service Center)
- Mask requirements for patients and employees
- No-contact temperature checks at many locations
- Social distancing guidelines
- Hand sanitizer dispensers to safeguard patient health with readily available sanitizer
When in-office testing is not an option, your local Quest Diagnostics PSCs can provide the testing that you and your at-risk patients need.
