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Arlington COVID-19 Antibody Testing at AFC Urgent Care
COVID-19 Antibody Testing Available at AFC Urgent Care Arlington
Please call our location at 781-648-4572 before coming in for testing
AFC Urgent Care Arlington provides COVID-19 Antibody Testing for patients to determine if their body is currently responding to a COVID-19 infection. Antibody tests can help patients determine if they have a limited immunity to COVID-19, if their body is fighting off infection though there are no symptoms, and if there is a greater-than-expected risk of COVID-19 cases within a community.
It is important to understand that patients MUST have care in order to get COVID-19 testing at our clinic. Please reach out to our provider team if you have any questions.
AFC Urgent Care Arlington is working hard to provide as much access to testing and urgent care for our patient communities. Telemedicine urgent care and standard COVID-19 testing are just a few ways in which we are helping our city combat this troubling pandemic.
What is Antibody Testing? How does it work?
Antibody testing is the process of analyzing a patient’s blood to determine if present antibodies are fighting off an illness regardless of their symptoms. As the CDC explains, an antibody or “serology test" can detect infections in patients that have no symptoms. Asymptomatic patients can be carriers of COVID-19, which means that an antibody test is the most accurate way to determine if they have COVID-19.
Many public health organizations are using antibody tests to determine the full scope of COVID-19 infections among both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. National research efforts rely on antibody tests to find new ways to protect the public against the virus. At the individual level, patients can visit an urgent care center, just like AFC Urgent Care Arlington, to get test results in a day.
Where can I get Antibody Testing at AFC Arlington?
AFC Arlington stresses the importance of calling ahead in order to qualify for antibody testing. If you believe you could have been exposed to the virus, please contact us to schedule an appointment for COVID-19 antibody testing. Other important information to consider before calling includes:
- Consulting your health plan provider with testing coverage. Many in-state insurers cover COVID-19 testing.
- Patients that meet criteria for testing must contact our urgent care center in order to get testing.
- Wait for your provider to give your test results back and follow any next steps your provider may have.
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AFC Urgent Care FAQs
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Why does AFC provide two different COVID tests?
We offer a rapid test because they provide highly reliable results on the spot; however, they do produce more false negatives than the RT-PCR COVID-19 Test. Doing both tests is our way of ensuring that you get the most accurate results possible without having to put your life on hold.
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How long does it take to get a COVID test?
We're able to get many patients in and out in a matter of minutes, but the length of time you'll spend in our clinic will depend on wait times that day.
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How much does it cost to get a COVID test?
That will ultimately depend on your insurance coverage. Presently, many people with insurance are able to get tested at no charge. If you’re uninsured, AFC’s cash pay prices are highly competitive – contact us for the details.
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