NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Vanderbilt University Medical Center is constructing a temporary screening area for possible COVID-19 patients. Vanderbilt officials said the temporary screening area is not intended as a location to provide care.

They said the hospital has not yet developed their own test for COVID-19, also known as the new coronavirus. However, in the coming days their lab will have the capability to perform the same test as the one used by TDOH and the CDC.

Vanderbilt reiterated that only patients who meet CDC criteria will be tested.

If a patient tests positive, it would depend on their symptoms and overall condition where they would undergo care.

Vanderbilt has a dedicated hotline for its patients and employees who are concerned they could be ill with the disease COVID-19, which is caused by the novel coronavirus. This number is (888) 312-0847. This line is active seven days a week, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.