Rapid PCR testing for COVID-19 is provided at Affinity Urgent Care. With multiple locations near Alvin, Texas, our fully equipped immediate care centers make it simple to receive testing and find the fast answers you need to your health questions.
The “gold standard” of COVID-19 diagnostics, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests deliver highly accurate results with little need for re-testing. This method involves a nasal swab and screens for the genetic material of SARS-CoV-2 (the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a respiratory illness). During the test, a long, thin cotton swab is gently inserted into the patient’s nostril to collect a mucus sample. The sample is then evaluated in our on-site clinical lab, and results are made available the same or next day.
So, when is the best time to receive rapid PCR testing for COVID-19? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends testing three to five days after a patient believes they were exposed to the virus. If you are already experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19—which can include fever, chills, shortness of breath, and muscle aches—it’s time to get tested.
Reserve a rapid PCR COVID-19 testing appointment at Affinity Urgent Care today by giving our friendly professionals a call or using our simple online scheduling system. Our immediate care centers near Alvin carefully adhere to safety and infection control guidelines set by the CDC.
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