PCR (Nasal Swab): This test can be collected at any of our 8 locations. Rapid Antigen: This test can be performed at any of our 8 locations 7 days/week. What locations can I visit for these COVID-19 tests? Your results can be viewed via the patient results portal available on the Lansing Urgent Care website. Serum Antibody IgG (Blood Test): Generally, it will take 2-4 days to receive your antibody results. PCR results can be viewed via the patient results portal available on the Lansing Urgent Care website. PCR (Nasal Swab): Test results typically take 3-4 days to return. Rapid Antigen: This test result is available in just 10-15 minutes! Results will be discussed during your visit. How long will it take to receive my results and how do I view them? This test can be performed at any one of our 8 convenient locations. Serum Antibody IgG (Blood Test): Administered via a blood sample. This test is available on-site at LUC. You can get in line online by clicking hereor walk into any of our 8 locations. Rapid Antigen & PCR (Nasal Swab): Administered via a nasopharyngeal (nasal) swab. If you've been asymptomatic but believe you had contact with someone who may have had the COVID-19 virus. If you had a positive test result for COVID-19, you've recovered, and at least 14 days have passed since your first symptoms. If you previously had COVID-19 symptoms, you've recovered, and at least 14 days have passed since your first symptoms. If you are actively experiencing COVID-19 symptoms If you're asymptomatic but you potentially had contact with someone who has the COVID-19 virus. If you're asymptomatic but desire a PCR test for work, travel, or other reason. What criteria do I need to meet to receive one of these tests? Quest reports that the test they are using has approximately 99% Sensitivity and 98.5% Specificity. Most experts agree it likely does however, the recommendation is to still practice universal precautions. Covid-19 Antibody test run by our partners at Quest Diagnostic has received Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA. Rapid antigen testing, while a bit less sensitive than PCR, has a real advantage over PCR in certain instances because it's less likely to give a false-positive result after a recent infection has ended. You can get in line online for either test by clicking hereor just walk into any of our 8 locations!Īntibody IgG Blood Test will detect if you have had prior exposure to COVID-19 and have developed antibodies to the virus. As COVID-19 is a new virus, it is unclear if the presence of antibodies definitely offers immunity. PCR can take 3-4 (or more) days for results, and because PCR is more sensitive than a rapid test, PCR tests can sometimes remain falsely "Positive" for weeks or months after a Covid-19 infection has ended. PCR Test is the gold standard test to detect Covid-19. Get in line online for Rapid Covid-19 testing by clicking hereor walk into any of our 8 locations! Rapid tests are available to anyone whether or not symptoms of Covid-19 exist, but certain people may be encouraged to have a follow-up PCR test for confirmation of the rapid test result depending on their individual history, presentation, and rapid test result. Rapid tests are especially useful for those with symptoms of Covid-19 infection and/or those exposed to someone with known Covid-19 infection. Rapid Antigen Test is designed to detect viral proteins present in the Covid-19 virus WHILE YOU WAIT (10-15 minutes). Please note the IgG antibody test is available until 1 hour before closing and 24/7 at our Clippert St. Lansing Urgent Care offers (3) Covid-19 tests to help keep you, your family and our community safe.
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