Healthcare Providers & Laboratories

Reporting Guidance

COVID-19 is a Reportable Disease in Tennessee. Healthcare providers and laboratories should report patient information and laboratory results for patients who test positive for COVID-19.

• Provider Reporting Guidance
• Laboratory Reporting Guidance
• Detailed Variant Reporting Guidance

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is a Reportable Condition in Tennessee. Healthcare providers should report patient information using the guidance on the reportable disease webpage.

SARS-CoV-2 PCR and whole genome sequencing testing are available at the state public health laboratory.

• SARS-CoV-2 Testing Information
• SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing Guidance
• TN Lab Web Portal (LWP) Quick Start Guide
• TN Lab Web Portal (LWP) Powerpoint
• TN PH 4360 Laboratory Submission Form  (7/2023)

Congregate Care Settings

For questions related to COVID-19 outbreaks in congregate settings, please email COVID19.Cluster@tn.gov

Long-Term Care Facility Resources

• Infection Prevention Team COVID-19 Consultations (8/17/2022)
• COVID-19 Module | LTCF | NHSN | CDC
  
• Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Rules and Regulations
• COVID-19 Cluster FAQs (12/20/2023)