How much does a flu test cost in Somerset?

The cost of flu test kits ranges from $18 to $24.50, with an average of $20. A flu test, on the other hand, can cost more or less based on a number of factors, including provider rates, geographic location, and whether or not your health insurance plan covers this treatment. Calling the testing firm directly is the most accurate way to find out how much a flu test costs.

Does insurance cover flu testing?

Flu testing is covered by many health insurance policies, especially if your doctor requests it because of your symptoms. Contact your health insurance provider directly to learn more about your benefits and flu testing coverage. Some flu testing firms will verify your insurance benefits for free to see if this test is covered by your plan.

How long after exposure to flu will you test positive?

You should get tested for the flu within three to four days of becoming ill, according to the CDC. It also warns that even if you don't have any symptoms or aren't yet experiencing them, you can spread the virus to others. On average, flu symptoms appear one to four days after the virus has entered your body.

How do they test for the flu in Somerset?

The flu can be diagnosed using a swab test or a nasal aspirate. For the swab test, your healthcare provider will take tissue and fluid samples from your nose or throat with a swab. For the nasal aspirate test, a saline solution is injected into your nose, and the sample is extracted with mild suction. Your sample may be sent to a lab for analysis, or test results may be available immediately.

How long does it take to get flu test results in Somerset?

Flu test results may come back straight away or take many hours or days, depending on the testing procedure used. The rapid flu test delivers results in 30 minutes on average, whereas results from flu tests sent to the lab take one to two days to arrive. The flu test provider will be able to provide you a more accurate time frame for receiving your findings.

What is a rapid flu test?

A fast flu test can determine whether you have the flu in less than 30 minutes. This test is quite handy because the results are available right away. This also gives you and your healthcare provider the opportunity to discuss the numerous treatment options available to you. Other types of flu testing must be sent to a lab, with results arriving within a few days.

How accurate is the rapid flu test?

The rapid flu test has been shown to have a higher percentage of false positives and false negatives than other types of flu testing, making it less accurate. If your flu test results are likely to be inaccurate or imprecise, your doctor may choose to perform a different type of flu test that requires lab analysis.

Where should I get a flu test?

A flu test is available in your doctor's office, as well as any pharmacy, drugstore, hospital, urgent care clinic, or other healthcare facility that offers it. The easiest way to find out where you can get a flu test is to use Solv's flu test directory. So you don't have to waste time looking for top-rated flu test providers in your neighborhood, Solv can supply you with a list of them.

How accurate are flu tests?

The rapid flu test is the most often used flu test, albeit it is not as accurate as other flu tests due to a high proportion of false positives and false negatives. If you're concerned about the accuracy of flu test results, request a non-rapid flu test from your doctor or flu test provider, which will be sent to a lab for analysis.

Can I do at-home flu testing?

Some manufacturers sell at-home flu tests with results that can be viewed on your smartphone, though you may need a doctor's prescription to utilize this service. There is also an at-home test that can establish whether you have COVID-19 or the flu, but you'll need a doctor's prescription and the findings must be sent to a lab. Inquire with your doctor about the accuracy and accessibility of at-home flu testing.

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AFC Urgent Care, Clifton

AFC Urgent Care

Open until 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

889 Allwood Rd, Clifton, NJ 07012889 Allwood Rd

4.64(254 reviews)

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2:55 PM 3:00 PM 3:05 PM 3:10 PM 3:15 PM 3:20 PM 3:25 PM 3:30 PM

93% of patients recommend this clinic.

Great customer service!!!! And the staff was very friendly

Feminine Urgicare, Clifton

Feminine Urgicare

Open until 3:00 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 - 6:00 pm
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Aug 22 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Aug 30 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

1045 Bloomfield Ave, Clifton, NJ 070121045 Bloomfield Ave

4.49(146 reviews)

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8:40 AM 9:20 AM 9:40 AM 10:20 AM 10:40 AM 11:40 AM 12:20 PM 12:40 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 6 times today on Solv.

AFC Urgent Care, Warrington

AFC Urgent Care

Open until 6:00 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
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Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

781 Easton Rd, Warrington, PA 18976781 Easton Rd

4.61(397 reviews)

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2:55 PM 3:00 PM 3:10 PM 3:20 PM 3:30 PM 3:40 PM 3:50 PM 4:00 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 1 time today on Solv.

I had a low grade fever and fatigue over the weekend and walked in on Monday. Waited maybe 5 minutes. Staff was attentive, ran some tests, did a chest x-ray and concluded I had some viral infection. Wrote me an Rx for conjunctivitis, but just told me to rest and drink plenty of fluids, take Ibuprofen every 4 hours, which I have been doing. As of Wednesday morning I still have the chills and fever, so I wish they would have given me a Z pack. I will see how today goes but may need to come back.

Atlantic Health Urgent Care at, Totowa

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Open until 4:00 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 - 4:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

225 US-46, Totowa, NJ 07512225 US-46

4.66(4.1k reviews)

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3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM

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8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 5 times today on Solv.

Everyone on the team was wonderful. I’d had an unhappy visit before, but this doctor — I can’t remember his name — was fantastic. He relieved the pain I came in with, and I truly appreciate his care.

AM/PM Urgent Care with Englewood Health, Jersey City

AM/PM Urgent Care with Englewood Health

Open until 11:59 pm

Mon 7:30 am - 11:59 pm
Tue 7:30 am - 11:59 pm
Wed 7:30 am - 11:59 pm
Thu 7:30 am - 11:59 pm
Fri 7:30 am - 11:59 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

2 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 073062 Journal Square Plaza

4.48(334 reviews)

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3:00 PM 3:20 PM 3:40 PM 4:00 PM 4:20 PM 4:40 PM 5:00 PM 5:20 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 1 time today on Solv.

AFC Urgent Care, Lyndhurst

AFC Urgent Care

Open until 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

560 New York Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071560 New York Ave

4.73(2.3k reviews)

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3:00 PM 3:05 PM 3:10 PM 3:15 PM 3:20 PM 3:25 PM 3:30 PM 3:35 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 12 times today on Solv.

Woke up feeling congested. The front desk, nurse and doctor were all great. In and out

PromptMD, Jersey City Urgent Care

PromptMD

Open until 3:00 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 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

201 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302201 Marin Blvd

4.82(5.8k reviews)

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9:45 AM 9:52 AM 10:00 AM 10:07 AM 10:15 AM 10:22 AM 10:30 AM 10:37 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 11 times today on Solv.

Everything was phenomenal, the staff and the doctor and nurse

Atlantic Health Urgent Care at, Howell

Atlantic Health Urgent Care at

Open until 4:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

4074 US-9, Howell, NJ 077314074 US-9

4.64(6k reviews)

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3:15 PM 3:30 PM

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8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM

95% of patients recommend this clinic.

Quick & easy, love it there!! Everyone is awesome to me & my son!!

Centers Urgent Care, Boro Park

Centers Urgent Care

Open until 11:59 pm

Mon12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tue12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wed12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 1:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Sun12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

5022 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 112195022 Fort Hamilton Pkwy

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2:55 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 1 time today on Solv.

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Howell

Carbon Health Urgent Care

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

4564 US-9, Howell Township, NJ 077314564 US-9

4.8(611 reviews)

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3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM

97% of patients recommend this clinic.

Very accommodating, great staff. The doctors are really good!

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Eatontown

Carbon Health Urgent Care

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

142 NJ-35, Eatontown, NJ 07724142 NJ-35

4.66(319 reviews)

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3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 3 times today on Solv.

I walked in without an appointment with cold and sinus symptoms. I was seen, treated and on my way all within 20 minutes, which is fabulous when you are not feeling well. I highly recommend Carbon Health.

PromptMD, Hoboken Urgent Care

PromptMD

Open until 3:00 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 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

309 1st St, Hoboken, NJ 07030309 1st St

4.81(6.9k reviews)

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9:45 AM 9:52 AM 10:00 AM 10:07 AM 10:15 AM 10:22 AM 10:37 AM 10:45 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 9 times today on Solv.

Friendly efficient office. Would definitely recommend them to the other drivers .

Family First Urgent Care, Eatontown

Family First Urgent Care

Open until 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sep 7Closed

200 Wyckoff Rd, Eatontown, NJ 07724200 Wyckoff Rd

4.92(1.1k reviews)

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3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM

98% of patients recommend this clinic.

Always a pleasant experience. No wait. Excellent staff. Professional and friendly.

Edison Urgent Care

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1813 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ 088201813 Oak Tree Rd

4.71(168 reviews)

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Thank you for agreeing to monitor my hand infection while its being drained till it heals. She did a wonderful job packing the incision for me. She knew exactly what to do. Thank you again. I will see you weekly until it is cleared and healed.

Labcorp

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Mon 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Tue 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Wed 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Thu 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Fri 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
SatClosed
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105 Raider Blvd, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844105 Raider Blvd

4.19(462 reviews)

Lab testing

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 Labcorp 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.

Labcorp

69 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ 0886969 1st Ave

4.11(501 reviews)

Lab testing

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.

Labcorp

Open until 11:00 am

Mon 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Tue 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Wed 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Thu 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Sat 7:00 am - 11:00 am
SunClosed

5 Monroe St, Bridgewater, NJ 088075 Monroe St

4.14(462 reviews)

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Labcorp

Open until 11:00 am

Mon 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Tue 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Thu 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Fri 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Sat 7:00 am - 11:00 am
SunClosed

77 Veronica Ave, Franklin Township, NJ 0887377 Veronica Ave

4.2(473 reviews)

Lab testing

Great discreet service, scheduled my visit and paid for for the test online not in Showed up at lab, checked in and was seen within minutes. Blood and urine were collected, test results came back quickly within 2 days because I did my test on a Friday. Quick, easy and cheap. Didn't have to wait for a visit to my PCP, and then get referral to lab.

Labcorp

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Mon 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

775 Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069775 Mountain Blvd

4.14(501 reviews)

Lab testing

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.

Labcorp

Open until 11:00 am

Mon 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat 7:00 am - 11:00 am
SunClosed

601 Ewing St, Princeton, NJ 08540601 Ewing St

4.11(437 reviews)

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I highly recommend for anyone thinking of getting tested. From start to finish the whole process was hassle free and and very professional. I had my results very quickly and discreetly couldn't be happier with the service.

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