Free COVID-19 Testing

Service Description

We now offer free covid-19 testing (PCR only) A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, is a viral test that tells you if you currently have COVID-19. It is considered the “gold standard” of testing because it is the most accurate and reliable test. It’s also a quick and simple test, often taking just a few seconds to administer. How the PCR Test Works There are three kinds of PCR tests you can take: Nasal: The swab collects a mucus sample from your nasal cavity. Throat: The swab collects a sample from the back of your throat. Spit: You give a sample of your saliva. In all of these cases, a sample is collected via a long, flexible stick that looks like a giant Q-tip. The tester then sends it to a lab, where a lab technician receives it and tests it for genetic material of SARS-CoV-2. This is the virus that causes COVID-19. Who and When Should You Get Tested? Anyone with the following symptoms listed below should consider getting tested: Fever, cough, chills, dry cough and shortness of breath, Feeling very tired, Muscle or body aches Headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea These symptoms can start anywhere from 2 to 14 days after you’re in contact with the virus. Timeline and Results After your test, you can expect to get your results back in two to three days, on average. In some cases, you may get results on the same day. Treatment Ask us about treatment options for your symptoms.