COVID-19 testing provides a quick and convenient way to determine if you or a loved one has the novel coronavirus. At NewMed Immediate Care in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, urgent care specialist Ruchir Thakkar, MD, offers COVID-19 testing to patients of all ages, including those with or without symptoms. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book a consultation online today.
COVID-19 testing is a screening procedure that determines if you currently have SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
If you don’t feel well, develop a fever, and experience a cough or body aches, you may be at risk. A COVID-19 test can provide confirmation, helping you protect your loved ones and the community around you.
NewMed Immediate Care can help you determine if you can benefit from a COVID-19 test. During your appointment, your provider conducts a physical exam, reviews your medical history, and asks about your symptoms.
If you work in a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility, it’s good to undergo a test. NewMed Immediate Care provides COVID-19 testing for patients of all ages and professions, including those with or without symptoms.
If you’re interested in COVID-19 testing, call NewMed Immediate Care as soon as possible. During your call, a staff member asks you several questions, including:
After gathering this information, NewMed Immediate Care can make recommendations that align with your individual needs. If you aren’t experiencing symptoms, they can get you in within a day or two. If you are presenting symptoms, you may qualify for a same-day appointment.
NewMed Immediate Care conducts COVID-19 testing on-site as an outpatient procedure. On the day of your appointment, your provider carefully inserts a nasopharyngeal swab up both of your nostrils. Your provider moves the swab around for about 15 seconds in either nostril. It doesn’t hurt, but you may experience some general discomfort.
After taking your nasal swab, your provider sends your sample to a laboratory. The laboratory tests the specimen from inside your nose and shares your results with NewMed Immediate Care.
Most laboratories process COVID-19 tests within 24 hours. However, it usually takes several days to provide confirmation to NewMed Immediate Care.
While you wait, be patient, and follow your provider’s instructions. As soon as NewMed Immediate Care receives your test results, they’ll give you a call.
To schedule a COVID-19 testing appointment at NewMed Immediate Care, call the office to speak with a staff member or book a consultation online today.