May 8. Atrium Health is now offering COVID-19 testing for employers and organizations, as well as antibody testing across the Charlotte region. More businesses open at 5 pm today with some employees at previously non-essential businesses trickling back to work.

Known as COVID-Safe, the Atrium testing can help businesses reopen faster with employee screening and testing, including antibody testing to determine if a person has previously had COVID-19.

As a first step in antibody testing, Atrium Health will immediately begin pilot testing its employees next week

The testing services will help “restore a sense of normalcy” to area businesses, said Dr. Scott Rissmiller, executive vice president and chief physician executive at Atrium Health.

Atrium Health will also offer antibody testing to determine if a person has previously had COVID-19.

The presence of antibodies in a person’s blood can help in determining a person’s immune response. Because Atrium has an in-house lab, test results are typically available within 24 hours.

More info: COVID19rtw@atriumhealth.org.