COVID Testing
Included:
High quality testing
Same-day appointments
personal results review and recommendations
What tests are available?
At this time, there are three basic testing options for COVID. Hometown Health is now able to offer all three tests - Send-off nasal swab testing (PCR), Rapid nasal testing (antigen) and blood testing (antibody). See below for details on which test may be appropriate for you.
Members - Please contact the office to schedule, no need to register here.
Rapid Testing
For patients with active symptoms, within 5 days of onset. Not for screening or asymptomatic.
Collected with nasal swab
Testing for protein of active virus (antigen testing)
Results available in 15-20 minutes
Visit fee $50 (free for members)
Additional lab fee $50, not covered by insurance or government funding
Send-off testing
For patients with active symptoms, or for screening following exposure. Also used for travel screening.
Collected with nasal swab
Testing for viral genetic material (PCR testing)
Results available in 2-5 days
Visit fee $50 (free for members)
Additional lab fee may apply ($70-100), but typically covered by insurance or government funding
Blood testing
For patients with known or possible previous infection, at least 14 days since onset of symptoms.
Collected with blood draw
Testing for body’s reaction to infection (antibody testing)
Results typically available next day
Visit fee $50 (free for members)
Additional lab fee may apply ($40-50), but typically covered by insurance or government funding