COVID Testing FAQ for Patients in Long Beach, and Paramount, CA
Read our commonly asked questions from patients and what you need to know about getting a COVID-19 test. We have convenient locations to serve you.
Table of Contents:
How is COVID-19 spread?
How can I prevent contracting COVID-19?
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
What should I do if I have symptoms?
Do I qualify for testing?
What type of test is performed?
How is my sample for testing collected?
How will I get results?
Is there an out-of-pocket cost?
Do you take insurance?
How much is your self-pay cost?
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
How do I prepare for the visit? What do I need to bring with me?
What if I need to bring my kids or other family members?
How do I get free COVID-19 testing?
The coronaviruse (COVID-19) is usually spread from an infected person to other people through the air by coughing, sneezing and through close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands and then transmitting the virus from surfaces and hands into the mouth, nose and eyes.
Hand washing continues to be the best way to protect yourself from contracting the illness. It is important to remember to stay home from work or school if you are not feeling well, so that you don’t limit the spread to others. Remember to keep your distance from people who are showing signs of illness – 6 feet is the general rule. It has been recommended to wear a mask when out in public places.
Currently COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. COVID-19 can range from very mild to quite severe symptoms.
If you have a fever, shortness of breath or a cough, and have been in close contact with a person identified to have COVID-19 or if you have recently returned from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19, or have been in direct contact with someone who has traveled to these areas, and think you should be tested for the virus, please call us to book a Telehealth visit.
Everybody is qualified.
It is up to the patient.
Type 1 – Nasal Swab ( This tells you if you currently have Covid-19)
Type -2 Blood draw for Anti-Body test (This tells you if you had Covid-19 already and developed anti-bodies)
1) Nasal Swab- For Covid -19
2) Blood draw for Anti-Body test
Our office will call you after the results are received. If positive test, instructions will be given. ( 24 to 36 hours)
Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Medicare are covering 100%. No cost to patient. In some cases your co-pays may apply.
All insurances and Medicare are acceptable.
Antigen Test $250Antibody Test $175Or Both Together $ 325
We are walk-in only.
If you do not any symptoms, we will check your insurance and give you paper work to finish in your car. Once the paper work is finished we come to your car to take the sample for the test. If you have symptoms, we ask that you call us from the car and instructions will be given.
Yes you can bring children and other family members. Same procedures apply.
If you do not insurance and can’t afford to pay, we have a program to do the test for free.
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