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Urgent care

811 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990811 Del Prado Blvd S
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
4.82(314 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

Short Wait Time

Coastal Urgent Care - 811 Del Prado Blvd S
On time, Professional and very friendly.
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2484 Caring Way, Port Charlotte, FL 339522484 Caring Way
Open 2:30 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.12(549 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 2484 Caring Way
A great experience for something I had a lot of anxiety about. Had no wait time or issues at the testing center/lab. Had blood drawn at 3pm and had results by email at 9am the next morning.
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24123 Peachland Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 3395424123 Peachland Blvd
Open 2:30 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Sat 6:00 am - 10:00 am
  • SunClosed
4.13(486 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 24123 Peachland Blvd
After receiving my results, I called Quest Lab Testing and discussed the results with a consultation. This consultation filled in my knowledge gaps and made me more aware of my particular situation.
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14814 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 3428714814 Tamiami Trail
Open 2:30 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.55(438 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 14814 Tamiami Trail
I came in one day without an appoint and waited two hours as a walk-in before I had to leave without being tested. I made an appointment through Quest Lab Testing for the next day, showed up on time, got tested easily and was on my way in 15-20 minutes. Staff is friendly and helpful.
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2960 S McCall Rd, Englewood, FL 342242960 S McCall Rd
Open 2:30 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.33(558 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 2960 S McCall Rd
I was very surprised with my experience here. My appointment was made very quickly. I was seen in a very short period of time. My test results came back in a very timely manner. I was able to speak with a doctor soon after and was taking care of. I was very satisfied with the experience I had here. I definitely recommend using them for any issues you have or any questions you may have.
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1370 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 342851370 E Venice Ave
Open 2:30 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.37(469 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 1370 E Venice Ave
I was able to choose a Quest lab location and schedule an appointment. Check in was easy, and I only needed to provide my name and DOB. They were able to locate my order in their system. They were already aware that my labs were paid for prior to the appointment. I had my labs done on a Wednesday, and I received my results by Saturday. Great experience.
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4817 Milton St, Cape Coral, FL 339044817 Milton St
Open 2:30 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.51(571 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 4817 Milton St
Excellent customer service. Knowledgeably answered all questions. Appointment and billing were fast. Testing next day was on time and professional. Results available within 24 hours. Highly recommend.
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3501 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 342323501 Cattlemen Rd
Open 3:00 pm
  • Mon 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Wed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Thu 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Fri 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.4(461 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 3501 Cattlemen Rd
I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.
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6900 Daniels Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 339126900 Daniels Pkwy
Open 3:00 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.43(467 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 6900 Daniels Pkwy
After receiving my results, I called Quest Lab Testing and discussed the results with a consultation. This consultation filled in my knowledge gaps and made me more aware of my particular situation.
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15740 New Hampshire Ct, Fort Myers, FL 3390815740 New Hampshire Ct
Open 3:00 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.48(517 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 15740 New Hampshire Ct
A great experience for something I had a lot of anxiety about. Had no wait time or issues at the testing center/lab. Had blood drawn at 3pm and had results by email at 9am the next morning.
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21216 Olean Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 3395221216 Olean Blvd
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 7:45 am
  • Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

Short Wait Time

very friendly and nice people both me and my wife go there for our lab works never had any problems they are always on time and very nice . how ever the dont have any coffee or donuts after your texts. but everything else excellent. Domingo andFaustina Nieves
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Urgent care

3067 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 339523067 Tamiami Trail
1.0(1 reviews)
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2811 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 339522811 Tamiami Trail
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sat 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • SunClosed
Labcorp - 2811 Tamiami Trail
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Urgent care

2450 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 339522450 Tamiami Trail
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
3.4(5 reviews)
This place is Great Dr. Mary is she cares about you. And if you get to meet Deb the nurse she is wonderful. I'm getting ready to go today. Thank you Steve R.
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Urgent care
Accepts kids

2200 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 339482200 Tamiami Trail
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
3.0(2 reviews)
MedExpress Urgent Care, Port Charlotte - 2200 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
I was ill and I had to wait out in my car for several hours
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Urgent care

19531 Cochran Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 3394819531 Cochran Blvd
5.0(2 reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in patient reviews and ratings

Highly Rated

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25097 E Olympia Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 3395025097 E Olympia Ave
Open until 2:30 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
Labcorp - 25097 E Olympia Ave
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Walk-in clinic

2400 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 339502400 Tamiami Trail
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
3.67(3 reviews)
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda - 2400 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda

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Urgent care
Accepts kids

5616 Tuscola Blvd, North Port, FL 342875616 Tuscola Blvd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
2.47(19 reviews)
MedExpress Urgent Care, North Port - 5616 Tuscola Blvd, North Port
I went there for the first time last night. I was a walk-in, and everyone, from the receptionist, to the nurse, and the nurse practitioner was superb!! They simply couldn't have been kinder, This is THE ONLY walk-in clinic I will go to from now on! God Bless, and Merry Christmas
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14816 S Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 3428714816 S Tamiami Trail
Open until 2:30 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
Labcorp - 14816 S Tamiami Trail
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Getting tested for Tuberculosis

A tuberculosis test identifies whether or not you've ever been infected. It won't tell you whether your illness is current or latent, but it will tell you if you've had this bacterial infection before.

A tuberculosis test can be performed on the skin or in the blood. Neither test necessitates any extra preparation.

During the skin test, the TB test provider injects a small protein called PPD beneath the first layer of your skin. A positive reaction to PPD, which is generated from tuberculosis bacteria, can indicate that you have had tuberculosis. After 48 to 72 hours, the TB test provider will request that you return to the clinic so that the injection site may be thoroughly checked to confirm or rule out a positive result.

During the blood test, the TB test practitioner takes a small sample of blood from your arm with a tiny needle. Following that, your sample is sent to a lab for examination and determination of whether or not you have tuberculosis.

When you have TB symptoms, you should get a tuberculosis test. Fever, chest pain, exhaustion, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, a cough that lasts at least three weeks, and coughing up blood are all symptoms of tuberculosis.

A tuberculosis test may be ordered if you are deemed to be at high risk for tuberculosis. A weaker immune system, contact with people who have tuberculosis, or travel to a country where tuberculosis is common are all risk factors for tuberculosis. Furthermore, some employers, including healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, and people who work or volunteer at homeless shelters, require employees to receive tuberculosis tests on a regular basis.

TB Test FAQs

  • What does a positive TB test look like?

    When you take the TB skin test, a huge bump will appear on your arm at the injection site if you have had a TB infection. This hump, which may appear red and bloated, indicates that you have tuberculosis germs in your body. During your visit, your doctor or the TB test provider will measure and check the bump to see if you have TB.

  • Where can I get a TB test in Port Charlotte?

    Tuberculosis tests are available from a variety of healthcare providers, including primary care physicians, hospitals, walk-in clinics and laboratories, pharmacies, and urgent care clinics. If you exhibit signs of active tuberculosis, your doctor may refer you to a tuberculosis testing facility. Solv can also help you locate the top TB testing facilities in your area.

  • What is a TB test?

    tuberculosis testing available are a skin test and a blood test. A protein called PPD generated from tuberculosis germs is injected into your skin as part of the skin test to see how your body reacts to it. A small amount of blood is taken from your arm and submitted to a lab for confirmation of tuberculosis bacteria.

  • How long is a TB test good for?

    You should have your tuberculosis test repeated every four years, whether you test positive or negative. Tuberculosis patients who test positive may be required to have a chest X-ray before being tested every four years. Your employer or doctor may prescribe a TB test more regularly than every four years based on specific work policies or your symptoms and health status.

  • How much does a TB test cost in Port Charlotte?

    A tuberculosis test's cost is determined by a number of factors, including the test's kind, provider rates, geographic location, and whether or not the test is covered by your health insurance plan. Contact each TB test provider directly to find more about price and rates, or contact your health insurance company to learn more about your TB testing benefits and coverage.

  • Does insurance cover TB testing in Port Charlotte?

    Many health insurance coverage includes tuberculosis testing, particularly if your doctor believes it is medically necessary based on your symptoms or level of contact with tuberculosis patients. Some companies may reimburse the cost of tuberculosis testing if it is required at work. Contact your health insurance provider directly to learn more about your TB test benefits and coverage.

  • How often do you need a TB test in Port Charlotte?

    Employers often screen employees who are required to get tested for tuberculosis every four years. If you spend time with someone who has tuberculosis or have traveled to a region where tuberculosis is common and prevalent, such as Africa or Russia, your doctor may prescribe that you get a TB test on a regular basis. Ask your employer or doctor how often you should get a TB test based on these factors.

  • How long does a TB test take in Port Charlotte?

    The TB blood test usually takes less than five minutes because it involves taking a small sample of blood from your arm. The TB skin test is also quick, but you'll need to come back to the clinic 48 to 72 hours later to have the injection site checked for a reaction. When you call to schedule a tuberculosis test, the provider will be able to give you a more exact time estimate.

  • How can I book a TB test through Solv?

    A TB test can be scheduled easily and quickly with Solv. Go to the Solv Home page, type "TB test" into the search box, and then select your area from the right-hand dropdown menu. Solv will present you with a selection of top-rated tuberculosis (TB) test providers in your area who can assist you. Choose your favorite tuberculosis test provider and contact them using the information provided to make an appointment.

  • Can I do at-home TB testing in Port Charlotte?

    Test kits for tuberculosis that can be used at home are no longer available. Some healthcare providers, on the other hand, may visit your home to give a tuberculosis test, albeit this service may be limited to persons who are unable to leave their homes due to physical limitations. If you or a family member is unable to leave the house to take the test, speak with your doctor about the possibility of at-home TB testing.

Sources

Solv has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references.

  1. Minnesota Department of Health. The TB (Tuberculosis) Skin Test (Mantoux)
    https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/tb/basics/factsheets/tst.html#2
  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What You Need to Know About the Tuberculosis Skin Test
    https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/pamphlets/tb_skin_test.pdf
  3. MedlinePlus. Tuberculosis Screening
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/tuberculosis-screening/
  4. Los Angeles County. Department of Health Services Public Health Programs - TB Control Program
    http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/tb/TBManual/TBTestQA.pdf
  5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tuberculosis (TB) Who Should be Tested
    https://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/testing/whobetested.htm

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