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HOW DOES COVID-19 TESTING PROCESS WORKS?
- Complete an online questionnaire and Schedule a convenient time for your COVID-19 test
- Bring the following to your appointment: A valid ID/driver's license, Appointment email confirmation, Insurance card or method of payment (If paying out of pocket)
- Arrive at the testing location 15 minutes before scheduled appointment
- Text us when you arrive (Remain in your vehicle with the window rolled up)
- Perform the nasal swab
- Get result in 15 minutes (PCR test may take 2-7 days)
Location: DFW Medical Clinic, 916 W 6th St Irving TX 75060
Phone: (214) 570-0006
COST
- PCR Test: $100
- Rapid (Antigen) Test: $50
PCR Test vs. Rapid COVID-19 Test (Diagnostic Tests)
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and the rapid antigen test for COVID-19 are the two of the most recommended diagnostic tests for people who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or believe they have been exposed to the virus
- Antigen test (frequently referred to as a rapid test). The rapid test offers a faster turnaround time, and it doesn’t require lab analysis.—often providing results within 15 minutes.
- PCR test. PCR testing is considered the “gold standard” in SARS-CoV-2 detection. In fact, if you have ever been asked to show proof of a COVID-19 test, you were required to provide results from a PCR test. Turnaround time is longer, generally in the 2-3 day range, and during periods of high demand, results may not be available for up to a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHO SHOULD GET A RAPID TEST?
People who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. While the rapid test can get you results very quickly, the results may not always be accurate.
WHAT IF I HAVE A NEGATIVE RAPID TEST BUT STILL HAVE SYMPTOMS?
Current recommendation is to have a confirmation test performed (the PCR test) if you still have symptoms and have had a negative rapid test. This is especially true if you’ve had a high-risk exposure.
WHO SHOULD GET THE PCR TEST?
- Patient who is having symptoms of COVID-19
- If you have been in close contact with someone who has been infected
- After the acute illness.
- If you're required by an organization to show proof of a COVID-19 test
The downside to PCR tests, of course, is that results are not as quick as rapid tests.
WHAT IS A HIGH RISK EXPOSURE?
A high risk exposure is considered more than 15 minutes of contact with a COVID-positive individual in a 24-hour period and you have been within 6 feet of this individual.
COVID-19 Symptoms
- People with these symptoms may have COVID-19 (Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus)
- Fever or chill
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea