(LaPorte, IN) – In-house testing for coronavirus is now being done at LaPorte Hospital.

Previously, hospital officials say specimens were sent to outside laboratories and it took two to six days to receive the results.

The hospital has now obtained testing kids that can achieve results on-site within 24 hours in most cases, Officials say LaPorte Hospital is now doing testing for other hospitals in the area.

A doctor’s order is required for an individual to be tested.