COVID-19 Molecular Diagnostic Test (Swab Test)
Expanded COVID-19 drive-through testing is now available to our patients, the public, physician referrals and businesses in the community. Results are typically back in 24-48 hours.
About the Swab Test
This test uses a long swab to collect material, including physical pieces of coronavirus, from the back of the nose where it meets the throat. A positive result indicates that viral genetic material is present, but it does not indicate that bacterial or other infections also are present. A negative result indicates that the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease was not found. It is possible to have a very low level of the virus in the body with a negative test result.
This test is needed to identify the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease.
View COVID-19 Molecular/PCR Swab Test Fact
Learn more about the Different Types of COVID-19 Tests
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