COVID-19 Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

 

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Zip Clinic Urgent Care is open for all your COVID Testing needs. Our increased capacity for COVID-19 testing has resulted in easy access for everyone seeking COVID-19 testing.

 

*Testing criteria may change over time as public health needs related to COVID-19 change. As supplies last. Those patients under eighteen must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

*Seek medical attention immediately if you experience severe shortness of breath, continuous pain, or pressure in the chest, or persistent fever greater than 102°F. If at any time you feel like you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.

What types of tests do you offer? 

We are currently offering COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing, PCR Lab Send-Out Testing, and Antibody Blood Testing at all clinics!

  1. COVID-19 Rapid Testing: Rapid testing is a nasal swap test administered with results coming back in 15 minutes! * While supplies are available.
  2. COVID-19 PCR Testing: PCR testing is a nasal swab/lab send out the test with results being delivered 48-72 hours after the test!
  3. COVID-19 Antibody Testing: Antibody testing is a blood draw/lab sent out with results being delivered 48-72 hours after the test. This does not test for active infection.

Please Note: PCR testing result delivery may be delayed as the processing does not take place on Sundays. Antibody testing may not be covered through all insurances; please reach out to your insurance provider for more information.

Rapid Testing – While Supplies are available.

  • CLIA Waived Lab Certificate
  • Antigen Testing – Antigen tests are immunoassays that detect the presence of a specific viral antigen, which implies current viral infection.
  • Results – 15 minutes

QUEST PCR Testing

  • CLIA-certified
  • CAP Accredited Laboratory
  • SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19), Qualitative NAAT
  • Nucleic-acid Amplification Test (NAAT) is a qualitative multi-target molecular diagnostics test
  • Current lab turnaround is approximately 48-72 hours 

GENETWORx PCR Testing

  • GENETWORx is CLIA Certified
  • CAP Accredited Laboratory
  • Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAA) and Detection of COVID-19
  • Current lab turnaround is approximately 48-72 hours  
 

Can anyone be tested?

We are testing anyone of all ages who would like to be tested. Whether you have symptoms or not, we can test you! This includes testing for travel and other COVID-19 testing requirements!

Do I need to make a reservation?

We highly encourage you to make a reservation online to complete your patient registration prior to your visit. At this time, due to high patient volume, we can not accommodate walk-ins for COVID Testing.

Wait times are based on patient volume, so reserving your spot in line will allow you to fill out all necessary paperwork prior to your visit and keep you updated with wait times. In order to serve you for your visit, all online registration information must be completed before your visit! This will guarantee you will be seen.

*If you are unable to complete online registration, paper registration documents can be provided for you at the clinic! If there is a complication with completing the online registration, do not worry. We can assist you at the clinic as well!

 

Patient Visit Protocol?

Testing Visit:
Upon arrival at the clinic, please check-in at the front desk or reply to the text we sent you that you are here! Patients will then will be asked to wait in their vehicle until our staff directs them with additional instructions. Patients will then go into a sanitized room or will be tested in their vehicle once available. If you have any concerns or questions, please call in advance so that appropriate precautions may be taken.

What to expect after your visit:
Please self-quarantine, wear a face mask and follow guidelines given by our medical team. You will be contacted by a member of our team with the results. You can also find PCR results on the online portals listed below. We are currently experiencing a 48 – 72 hour turnaround with results. 

 

What if I test positive?

Stay home and isolate at least 10 days since your symptoms began, at least 24 hours since you last had a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications, and symptoms have improved overall. 

 

What if I test positive?

COVID-19 PCR test results are sent directly to an online portal through GENETWORx or Quest Diagnostics as soon as they become available!  Please refer to the results card we provide at your visit with further details about how to set up your accounts for results based on the lab. 

Rapid Testing results are provided in the clinic 15 minutes after the test is performed.

If you would like for results to be delivered through an alternative format, please call the clinic once they become available!