In PA the protocol for receiving monoclonal antibody treatment is:
- A positive COVID test
- begin treatment within 7 days of onset of treatment.
I advise people to know where their treatments centers are, call them up and have them explain their protocol. Be prepared. No reason to scramble around if you're sick.
Is this statewide? GA is different center to center.
I saw this for example in PA - UPMC:
Confirmed COVID-19 positive patients AND mild symptoms* for ≤ 9 days AND one of the following criteria:
Age ≥65 years
BMI >25 kg/m2, or if age 12-17, have BMI ≥85th percentile for their age and gender based on CDC growth charts
Pregnancy
Chronic kidney disease
Cardiovascular disease (including congenital heart disease, hypertension)
Diabetes
Down syndrome
Dementia
Liver disease
Current or former smoker
Current or history of substance abuse
Immunosuppressive disease or immunosuppressive treatment
History of stroke or cerebrovascular disease
Chronic lung disease
Sickle cell disease
Neurodevelopmental disorders or other conditions that confer medical complexity
Having a medical-related technological dependence (e.g., tracheostomy, gastrostomy)
I agree to find out now before you get sick. My neighbor’s son was just rejected from a few centers in SC. He is extremely sick, but he’s 36, no risk factors and BMI is below the threshold. His oxygen is fine and he is 5 days out from testing positive. I’m trying to help her find a center that has less requirements.