Search

COVID-19 ANTIBODY TEST
Near Me in Phoenix

Hours
Rating
Distance
Add location icon

Own a clinic? Add your location.

Help patients book appointments with you on Solv. It's free!

Add location

20 instant-book locations

4.72(3.3k reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in patient reviews and ratings

Highly Rated

Urgent care
Lab testing
I have brought my child to this location several times over the years for after hours care and all the staff have always been very professional and courteous. It has been such a relief as a parent to have prompt care when a child is ill and they have always taken good care of us. I would recommend this location for care.
4.61(5.2k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
They ladies forgot about me, so I was waiting in the room for an hour.
4.6(3.6k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
I walked in needing to be seen asap! They were fast and friendly and were able to fix me right up and on my way on a timely manner.
4.69(7.3k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
I live in Albuquerque and my experience here was awesome in comparison with the service I get at home at an urgent care. From short wait time to the attention I got from the nurses, tech and the doctor, I’m extremely grateful. Thank you!!
4.69(4.5k reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in reviews for their clean offices

Sparkling Clean

Urgent care
Lab testing
I made my initial appt on line for 7:40 am. When I got there, I saw they were still closed. Which, now looking back I should of known better. The clinic opens at 8am. I re scheduled appt for 9:40 am. I am not sure how, or why I could be scheduled before it is open. Luckily I live extremely close by so it was ok. But others might have become upset with the miscommunication.
4.31(2.7k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
Received the information I was looking for and got expert advice from the time ladder. Thank you so much for the help.
4.5(5.1k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
Very smooth check-in process. The staff is very professional.
4.63(5.1k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
I was hesitant in the beginning because I assumed I’d be rushed and not heard. I was quite surprised, the virtual visit was my first and I must admit that the physician’s and bedside manner was even better than any office visit I’ve had in years. And the phone representative went above and beyond to help me correct my payment error. C  The staff at the facility was just as professional caring and friendly.
4.58(5.2k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
The wait time was reasonable! The admission desk clerk and nurse Jasmine were great! The nurse tech that removed my ear👂 wax was  wonderful, knowledgeable & friendly!  And, there was minimal discomfort! I was relieved, satisfied & pleased with his performance! Yes, I will return and, yes I can recommend YOU as a proficient provider of care! 😎
4.56(16k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
I would like to have my x-ray results. I went to Simon Met on Tuesday.
4.68(5k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
Super easy process & friendly, helpful staff. Will keep coming to this location for care
4.6(8.2k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
Staff and doc/nurse were amazing!!! Ease of scheduling!
4.59(11k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
No issues other than I tried to access my office and test results and couldn’t.  This needs to be resolved.
4.72(10k reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in patient reviews and ratings

Highly Rated

Urgent care
Lab testing
I got sent home from work! Went straight to urgent care and boy did I have a good time! Laughed with the chic at the counter! Then my nurse was sooooo sweat polite... Friendly attentive! Then... doctor Dan!! Super cute and sweet.. He looked out for my heart issues and made sure I got meds that weren't going to give me anxiety because sometimes I feel like the heart medication gives me anxiety! Thank you to everyone!! Heck yeah I'd recommend this location!!
4.64(3.4k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
Woke up with dizziness and high fever and shaking and they prescribed a medication for it and it’s help  me sleep and helped me calm down
4.86(7.2k reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

Short Wait Time

Urgent care
Lab testing
First time here left a lasting impression of quality, caring, professional care. The staff was friendly and personable. Happy I chose this facility for care
4.61(5k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
I went to have my ears syringed as I’ve just had my hearing aids cleaned, and my audiologist recommended the procedure. Brian has syringed my ears before and does an excellent job.
4.69(5k reviews)
Urgent care
Lab testing
I had frostbite on my finger from 30 years ago every so often it opens up and bleeds. I put a bandage on it and the bandages kept slipping off so I put tape around it and I put it too tight bandage every two days but it wasn’t getting any better, so I came to urgent care and they took care of it. Great job.
4.82(5.8k reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in patient reviews and ratings

Highly Rated

Urgent care
Lab testing
Came in for a dog bite. Doctor was awesome. Nurse gave me a tetanus shot and put the bandaid one not even where the incision was given. Called in a prescription...put Frys on the form...they called it into a Walgreens. ???
4.79(5.6k reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in patient reviews and ratings

Highly Rated

Urgent care
Lab testing
It was awesome very nice and clean, staff was friendly.
Add location icon

Own a clinic? Add your location.

Help patients book appointments with you on Solv. It's free!

Add location

Phoenix COVID Antibody Testing

When is antibody testing done, and why is it important?

An antibody test, also known as a serology test, can detect antibodies in your blood. Your body develops antibodies in response to infections like COVID-19 or after receiving vaccinations.

ACCORDING TO THE FDA, the COVID-19 antibody test is formally known as the SARS-CoV-2 antibody test. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. This antibody test can tell whether you have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in your blood. If you do, you have either been infected with COVID-19 or have recovered from it, adds the FDA.

According to the CDC, the COVID antibody test can help you determine how well your immune system defends itself against the virus. It adds that this test can also help you understand population-level protection.

The main reason antibody testing is done, according to the CDC, is to determine whether you have COVID-19 antibodies in your blood and have had a past infection. However, the CDC says this test should not be used in place of viral COVID testing to determine if you have a current infection or if you have immunity to SARS-CoV-2 after getting the COVID vaccine.

What tests are used to diagnose COVID-19?

COVID-19 can be diagnosed using a viral test. In addition, the CDC reports that a viral test can determine whether you are currently infected with SARS-CoV-2.

During the viral test, a healthcare worker will take a sample from either your nose or mouth. Your sample is then analyzed using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test or antigen test.

PCR

A PCR test works by finding the DNA or RNA of a pathogen or abnormal cells in a sample, reports the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Most viruses, including COVID-19, contain DNA or RNA, adds the NIH.

The CDC notes that a PCR test can detect COVID in its earliest stages. Results from these lab tests usually come back within several days, says the CDC.

Antigen

An antigen test works by finding SARS-CoV-2 molecules on the virus surface, reports the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. These rapid tests return results within a few minutes, and can be performed by a healthcare worker or yourself at home, reports the CDC. Solv features a directory that can help you find nearby COVID testing.

What is the difference between these tests and antibody tests?

PCR and antigen tests can tell you whether you are currently infected with COVID-19, notes the CDC. However, the antibody test can tell you only if you have had a previous infection. An antibody test cannot tell you if you currently have COVID-19, says the CDC.

What will the COVID-19 antibody test results tell me?

Positive results from a COVID antibody test indicate that you had a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19, reports the FDA.

Negative results from a COVID antibody test indicate that antibodies to COVID were not detected in your blood. The FDA adds that a negative result could mean it’s possible you had a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, but your body did not make antibodies yet, or that the level of antibodies made by your body is too low to be measured by the test.

Other antibody tests

Antibody tests can also be used to look for antibodies of other diseases, reports the NIH. These diseases include measles, mumps, hepatitis, mononucleosis, and varicella-zoster virus.

Your doctor may suggest getting antibody tests for these diseases to determine whether you are up to date on vaccinations and need boosters or to diagnose an autoimmune disease like lupus. Antibody tests are also sometimes performed as a requirement for your school or job, adds the NIH.

COVID-19 Antibody Test FAQs

  • How can I get the COVID-19 antibody test?

    The COVID-19 antibody test is available at urgent care centers, walk-in clinics, pharmacies, lab test providers, and hospitals, says the CDC. Contact your healthcare provider directly to find out if it offers the COVID antibody test, or use Solv to find a testing provider in your area. Solv also allows you to make a same- or next-day appointment.

  • How do COVID-19 antibody tests differ from diagnostic tests?

    COVID-19 antibody tests can tell you if you have had a previous COVID-19 infection, says the FDA. In comparison, a diagnostic COVID test can tell you if you are currently infected by COVID-19. If your goal is to find out whether you currently have COVID-19, ask your healthcare provider about your options for diagnostic tests, or use Solv to find a nearby COVID-19 testing provider.

  • What should I expect when I take the antibody test?

    According to New York City Health, the COVID-19 antibody test requires giving a blood sample. During the test, your healthcare provider will take a sample of your blood with a quick finger prick or by drawing blood from a vein in your arm. The NIH adds that this test usually only takes about five minutes. Your healthcare provider will contact you to discuss your results after they return.

  • Are there any limitations to COVID-19 antibody tests?

    According to the FDA, the COVID antibody test could produce a false negative, which occurs when the test fails to detect antibodies for SARS-CoV-2 even though you have them. It adds that your test result may also come back negative if you received the COVID-19 vaccine, but your body produced different antibody types in response to the vaccine. Your doctor can discuss other limitations of COVID antibody tests with you in more detail during your appointment.

  • Can I use a semi-quantitative COVID-19 antibody test to determine my level of immunity?

    No, a semi-quantitative COVID-19 antibody test cannot determine your level of immunity to COVID-19, even if you have been vaccinated for this disease, reports the FDA. It adds that even though a positive antibody test can indicate that an immune response has occurred, more research is needed.

  • Can I use a semi-quantitative COVID-19 antibody test to track my antibody levels over time?

    No, the semi-quantitative COVID-19 antibody test cannot track your antibody levels over time, says the FDA. This test cannot evaluate your level of immunity or protection from COVID-19, even if you have received a vaccination against COVID-19. The FDA adds that if antibody test results are interpreted incorrectly, people may take fewer precautions against this disease.

  • How much does a COVID antibody test cost in Phoenix?

    The cost of the COVID antibody test depends on factors such as rates set by the provider and whether your health insurance covers some or all testing costs. According to the University of Rochester, many health insurers are not covering the cost of the COVID antibody test unless it is considered medically appropriate for diagnosis and treatment purposes. Check with your healthcare provider to confirm the cost of the COVID antibody test.

  • Should I get tested?

    According to the CDC, the COVID antibody test may be ideal for you if you want to know if you have previously been exposed to COVID-19, or if you want to know if you have antibodies if you already had this disease. The COVID antibody test cannot tell you if you currently have COVID-19.

  • Where can I get a COVID antibody test in Phoenix?

    The COVID antibody test is available from many pharmacies, labs, and healthcare providers. To find a testing provider, use Solv’s directory to find the highest-rated COVID antibody testing providers in your area.

Sources

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

  1. Antibody (Serology) Testing for COVID-19: Information for Patients and Consumers (February 24, 2022)
    https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/antibody-serology-testing-covid-19-information-patients-and-consumers
  2. COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know (February 25, 2022)
    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html
  3. PCR Tests (January 5, 2022)
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/pcr-tests/
  4. How does the COVID-19 antigen test work? (May 12, 2020)
    https://medical.mit.edu/covid-19-updates/2020/05/how-does-covid-19-antigen-test-work
  5. Antibody Serology Tests (September 27, 2021)
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/antibody-serology-tests/
  6. COVID-19 Testing: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (April 4, 2022)
    https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/covid-19-testing-faq.pdf
  7. Antibody Testing Is Not Currently Recommended to Assess Immunity After COVID-19 Vaccination: FDA Safety Communication (February 24, 2022)
    https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/antibody-testing-not-currently-recommended-assess-immunity-after-covid-19-vaccination-fda-safety
  8. COVID-19 Related Testing Costs
    https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-related-testing-charges.aspx

Related searches

This site uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. By using Solv, you accept our use of cookies.