If you’re looking for rapid tests at an urgent care, you’ve found the right place. Rapid COVID-19 tests have become one of the easiest and most effective ways of being tested for COVID-19 before events or returning to work.
The use of rapid antigen tests has gained widespread acceptance as an alternative method for diagnosis of COVID-19 outside of health care settings. As of January 2022, every household in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home rapid antigen tests by mail using covidtests.gov. If you would like to get rapid tested at an urgent care, schedule a visit below!
About COVID-19 Rapid Testing
Local MD Urgent Care currently provides Rapid Testing for just $89! Some of the defining characteristics of a rapid test vs. other tests are:
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Sample is usually a nasal swab
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Results usually available within 15-30 minutes
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Results may be less reliable for people without symptoms
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Follow-up testing may be required
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Common Example: Antigen Testing
Rapid testing is 96% accurate and is approved for emergency use by the FDA. Test results are typically available in 30 minutes or less and are available at both of our locations! Local MD Urgent Care offers rapid COVID-19 testing for only $89 at this time!
At the time of your visit, the Local MD Urgent Care Healthcare Provider will have a discussion with you about any current or recent illnesses, your potential risk factors for COVID-19 exposure to help you come to an informed decision of what tests to take.