27 May 2020 - - US-based telehealth provider MeMD aims to make antibody testing readily available to Americans through its virtual platform, the company said.

The company is working on this goal as governments and businesses evaluate "return to work" strategies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, national.

MeMD is partnering with two of the country's leading diagnostics laboratories Labcorp (NYSE: LH) and Quest Diagnostics to allow consumers to request antibody testing as part of a medical visit.

MeMD is currently offering provider-ordered blood tests that have the capability to detect whether an individual has been exposed to the COVID-19 virus at least two weeks prior.

To request an order for an antibody test, consumers can set up a visit online, 24/7. They will be connected with a healthcare provider who will assess symptoms and recommend a treatment plan.

If a provider deems the antibody test appropriate, they will educate and instruct the patient on what the test is, how it works and how it's administered through MeMD's lab partners.

Results from the test will be available to the patient from the MeMD online dashboard within three to five days.

If patients would like to review the results with a healthcare provider, they can request a follow-up visit to assess the findings and receive additional care.

Antibody testing is the latest enhancement MeMD is offering members and organizational clients. In March, the company announced 90-day contracts for businesses through the end of June.

This solution, called Total Telehealth-Rapid Response, allows businesses to sign up for short-term vs. yearlong or multi-year contracts so they can quickly and easily provide employees with access to both medical and mental health care through a virtual platform.

MeMD is a telehealth solution providing on-demand, online care for common illnesses, injuries and behavioural health issues to consumers and businesses nationwide.

The company leverages the latest technologies and a highly skilled network of providers and therapists to treat the whole person, affordably and conveniently, from a computer, phone or mobile device.