COVID-19 Testing Services Available at Cape Regional Urgent Care
As a leader in providing convenient, nonemergency medical services to people throughout Cape May County, New Jersey, Cape Regional Urgent Care is pleased to offer a full slate of COVID-19 testing options at all three of our walk-in clinic locations. We recognize that our patients seek coronavirus testing for various reasons, and we’re confident that we have a testing option that will meet your needs, whether you want to know if you’re experiencing an active COVID-19 infection or you’d like to find out whether you had it and recovered.
What to Expect When You Seek COVID-19 Testing at Any of Our Urgent Care Clinics
Cape Regional Urgent Care offers coronavirus testing as well as many other health care services during extended hours every day of the week, including weekends. Because COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease that’s spread primarily through close human contact, we require all patients to wear masks and follow our safety guidelines when entering our clinics. Patients who want a COVID-19 test should book an appointment using our online “Save Your Spot” service.
Types of Coronavirus Tests We Offer
The virus that causes COVID-19 was first identified in late 2019, and by early 2020, the world was caught up in a coronavirus pandemic. Since then, there have been numerous developments in testing options that can detect the virus and help people take the appropriate steps to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their co-workers. Cape Regional Urgent Care is proud to keep step with these developments and offer our patients the most up-to-date options for combatting COVID-19.
Here’s a brief description of the COVID-19 testing options we provide:
Rapid Coronavirus Test
This test involves nasal swab sampling and results are usually available within minutes. It’s appropriate for patients who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, which may include:
- Headache
- Fever and/or chills
- Coughing
- Breathing difficulty
- New loss of taste and/or smell
This type of coronavirus testing is also a good option if you’ve been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
PCR Coronavirus Test
PCR stands for polymerase chain reaction, and this test is considered the gold standard for detecting an active COVID-19 infection. When you opt for this test, one of our highly qualified medical professionals will collect a nasal swab sample for analysis, and results are usually available within a day or two.
Antibody Serum Test
This test is designed to detect the presence of coronavirus antibodies in your blood, which would provide evidence that you had the virus and recovered, even if you didn’t experience any symptoms. Positive results may indicate that you have some level of immunity to the disease.
We also offer a combination of nasal swab and antibody serum tests, which can be a smart choice for people who plan to travel or visit with friends and relatives who are at high risk for complications if they contract COVID-19.
If you’re not sure which type of COVID-19 test is right for you, our friendly staff will be glad to discuss your needs and help you decide. Of course, if you need COVID-19 test results to meet your employer’s requirement for starting a new job or returning to the workplace, you’ll want to share your employer’s guidelines with us.
Contact Cape Regional Urgent Care today if you have questions about our COVID-19 testing services. For your convenience, we accept many health insurance plans and forms of payment.
