Flu Tests and Other Virus Testing Available at Our Walk-In Clinic in Wildwood, NJ
When you wake up with a sore throat, headache, and stuffy nose, you probably groan and expect to endure at least a few days of misery. If you’re also running a fever and experiencing body aches, you may resign yourself to spending several days at home, on the couch. In either case, you know there’s probably some kind of virus to blame—but which one? Are you dealing with a common cold? A flu infection? COVID-19? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
Flu tests and other virus testing can give you the answers you need, and Cape Regional Urgent Care in Wildwood, New Jersey, is equipped to provide speedy virus testing services to walk-in patients during extended hours every day of the week. We treat patients of all ages, and we don’t require appointments. But you’re welcome to use our online check-in service to save your place in line before you arrive.
Why Get a Flu Test?
Most people will recover from a flu infection without medical treatment, but some people develop serious complications. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 200,000 people are hospitalized each year due to flu-related complications.
Moreover, the recent COVID-19 pandemic and outbreak of RSV infections have put a spotlight on the similarity of symptoms caused by different viruses. And, although the symptoms may be similar, the most effective treatment options may vary depending on the cause.
Types of Virus Testing We Offer
When you or your child has a virus infection, you can feel confident turning to Cape Regional Urgent Care in Wildwood. Your road to recovery will start with one of our board-certified doctors listening carefully to your symptoms and determining which, if any, of our lab testing services are appropriate. Our virus testing services include:
- Flu tests
- COVID-19 tests
- RSV tests
- Epstein-Barr (mononucleosis) testing
We also offer rapid testing to identify strep throat, which is caused by a bacterial infection but often mimics the symptoms of a viral infection.
Virus testing helps our highly qualified doctors accurately diagnose many common illnesses and provide treatment plans that help our patients feel better fast. For more information, contact Cape Regional Urgent Care today.
