Coronavirus Testing

FastMed offers convenient COVID-19 diagnostic testing at all locations. With extended office hours, the ability to schedule a visit online, and neighborhood clinics throughout North Carolina, you can trust us to take care of you and your family.

COVID-19 testing

Common COVID-19 tests

Diagnostic PCR Diagnostic Rapid Antigen
Type of COVID-19 tests offered RT-PCR test; also known as diagnostic test, viral test, molecular test, nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) Rapid antigen diagnostic tests are immunoassays that detect the presence of a specific viral antigen, which implies current viral infection
How the sample is taken Nasal swab Nasal swab
How long it takes to get results This test is sent to an outside lab and the turnaround time for results depends on current demand. One hour or less
What the results indicate Diagnoses active SARS-CoV-2 infection, which causes COVID-19 Diagnoses active SARS-CoV-2 infection, which causes COVID-19.
For high-risk individuals displaying symptoms who test negative,
a backup molecular test may be recommended.
What the test doesn’t indicate Show if you ever had SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), or were infected in the past A negative antigen test does not definitively exclude active COVID-19 illness. Antigen tests are slightly less sensitive than molecular tests, so if you have symptoms of COVID-19 and an antigen test is negative, your healthcare provider may advise a molecular test.
Where to get a test Available at all locations Available at all locations while supplies last
How much it costs The cost of COVID-19 tests vary based on your insurance plan.

COVID-19 symptoms

What are the common symptoms of COVID-19?

Below are common are symptoms of COVID-19. For the full list of symptoms, please visit the CDC website by clicking here.

 

  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Sudden loss of taste or smell
  • Body aches & fatigue
  • Sore throat
  • Sinus congestion or runny nose

 

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