Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center (MPSC)

COVID-19 Testing

MPSC is committed to meeting the highest safety standards when it comes to our patients, physicians, and staff. Rest assured that our care team will take every reasonable measure to limit your risk of exposure to COVID-19 during your procedure. To meet this goal, we require you to be tested for the COVID-19 virus 7 DAYS BEFORE your scheduled surgery date. To make this process as simple and painless as possible, we are pleased to offer our patients an at-home COVID-19 testing kit. Getting your test done before your procedure is now as easy as 1-2-3!

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STEP 1. Receive your COVID-19 at-home test kit.

An at-home COVID-19 test kit will be delivered to the home address you have on file with your physician’s office. To ensure you receive the kit in time for your surgery, we will send the test kit several days or even weeks before your procedure. If you receive your test early, please do not take the test until exactly 7 days before your surgery.

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STEP 2. Take the test and return it to the lab.

You must take the test exactly 7 days before your scheduled procedure. Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to collect the specimen for the test.

NOTE: Your test must be returned to our offices no later than 5 days prior to your scheduled procedure.

If for any reason you are not comfortable taking the test at home or feel that you cannot meet the above requirements, please contact the MPSC Scheduling Department (831) 264-5566 to schedule an in-person Covid-19 test at our facility located at 966 Cass St., Monterey.

How to take the COVID-19 Test (Video)

How to Ship Back Your Completed Test (PDF)

STEP 3. Protect yourself and self-quarantine.

Following this test, you are required to self-quarantine at home for the entire time prior to arrival at the facility for your surgical procedure.

Continue to follow CDC guidelines to limit your exposure to the COVID-19 virus. This includes:

Following physical distancing and handwashing guidelines.
This applies to the person who will be bringing you to and from surgery.
Avoiding contact with others outside your household.
Limit outings as much as possible prior to surgery.
Checking for COVID-19 symptoms daily.
Symptoms may include: Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • Recent loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea