Monoclonal Antibody Treatment

Baton Rouge General offers monoclonal antibody treatment to COVID-19 patients who meet certain criteria. A physician referral is required to receive the monoclonal antibody treatment.

To be eligible, you must have tested positive for COVID-19, have had symptoms for 10 days or less, and one of the following:

• 65 years old or older
• Have a BMI of more than 25 kg/m2, or if age 12-17, have BMI above the 85th percentile for their age and gender based on CDC growth charts
• Currently Pregnant
• Have a medical condition, including:
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Cardiovascular disease (including congenital heart disease, hypertension)
  • Diabetes
  • Down syndrome
  • Dementia
  • Liver disease
  • Chronic lung disease
  • Sickle cell disease
  • Immunosuppressive disease or immunosuppressive treatment
• Current or former smoker
• History of stroke or cerebrovascular disease
• Current or history of substance abuse
• Neurodevelopmental disorders or other conditions that confer medical complexity
• Have a medical-related technological dependence (e.g., tracheostomy, gastrostomy)

Location

Specialty Infusion Center

Located in the Center for Health
9001 Summa Avenue, First Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 333-3440
Fax: (225) 442-5222