How much does a flu test cost in Swarthmore?

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 Swarthmore?

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 Swarthmore?

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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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Pike Creek

ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

4724 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 198084724 Limestone Rd

Open until 8:00 pm

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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Pike Creek - 4724 Limestone Rd

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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Healthcare Center Christiana

ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

200 Hygeia Dr, Newark, DE 19718200 Hygeia Dr

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4.8(9.9k reviews)

ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Healthcare Center Christiana - 200 Hygeia Dr, Newark

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Carbon Health Urgent Care, Marlton Crossing

Carbon Health Urgent Care

295 NJ-73, Evesham, NJ 08053295 NJ-73

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4.57(93 reviews)

The easiest doctor visit ever!!! Very clean facility, great staff members.

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Carbon Health Urgent Care, Montgomeryville

Carbon Health Urgent Care

740 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA 18936740 Bethlehem Pike

Open until 7:00 pm

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5.0(23 reviews)

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Montgomeryville - 740 Bethlehem Pike

Easy to schedule, they had a same day appt and I was able to book right at 9 am, staff and PA were SO nice, PA was informative and friendly, with great bedside manner and advice. My only opportunity area for this Urgent Care would be to reduce the wait time. It took 40 minutes before I even saw the PA from when I arrived with the 9 am appt. And all together I was there 1 hour and 30 minutes. PA was new and learning the ropes and computer systems, but this waiting time (with an appt) should look to be shortened in the future.

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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Bear

ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

1011 E Songsmith Dr, Bear, DE 197011011 E Songsmith Dr

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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Bear - 1011 E Songsmith Dr, Bear

I went for obyn issue. They were great. They did a exam and test. All good. They were their to assure me that I'm ok and had nothing to worry about. They were very professional

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Optum Urgent Care, Willingboro

Optum Urgent Care

4318 US-130, Willingboro, NJ 080464318 US-130

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4.47(5.6k reviews)

Optum Urgent Care, Willingboro - 4318 US-130, Willingboro

I was a walk-in. Checking in was painless and my weight was not long. Everyone was very friendly I found the office to be clean and welcoming.

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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, STAR Campus

ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

550 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713550 S College Ave

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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, STAR Campus - 550 S College Ave, Newark

Our experience was awesome. Wait time was 5 mins. Staff was courteous and very friendly.

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Apollo Walk-In Clinic, Urgent Care

Apollo Walk-In Clinic

258 Fox Hunt Dr, Bear, DE 19701258 Fox Hunt Dr

Open until 7:00 pm

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5.0(6 reviews)

Apollo Walk-In Clinic, Urgent Care - 258 Fox Hunt Dr

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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Glasgow

ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

2675 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 197022675 Pulaski Hwy

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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Glasgow - 2675 Pulaski Hwy

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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Elkton

ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

310 E Pulaski Hwy, Elkton, MD 21921310 E Pulaski Hwy

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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Elkton - 310 E Pulaski Hwy, Elkton

This was my first time there,I was very impressed. Everyone was so professional and kind. The building is really nice,excellent waiting room.

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Optum Urgent Care, Vineland S. Main Road

Optum Urgent Care

301 S Main Rd, Vineland, NJ 08360301 S Main Rd

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4.68(7.5k reviews)

Optum Urgent Care, Vineland S. Main Road - 301 S Main Rd

Very professional and diligent. Clear communication, empathy, and a clean welcome environment.

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Citylife Health, Camden

Citylife Health

1000 Atlantic Ave, Camden, NJ 081041000 Atlantic Ave

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4.8(12 reviews)

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PM Pediatric Urgent Care, Cherry Hill NJ

PM Pediatric Urgent Care

828 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002828 Haddonfield Rd

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4.82(1.3k reviews)

PM Pediatric Urgent Care, Cherry Hill NJ - 828 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill

Our family was stressed about the need to be tested for COVID-19 and from the time we walked into PM Pediatrics we knew we were in great hands. Highly recommended!

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PM Pediatric Urgent Care, Turnersville NJ

PM Pediatric Urgent Care

3501 E Black Horse Pike, Washington Township, NJ 080803501 E Black Horse Pike

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4.88(1.3k reviews)

PM Pediatric Urgent Care, Turnersville NJ - 3501 E Black Horse Pike, Washington Township

Everything about the visit was great

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MedSurg Urgent Care, Gilbertsville

MedSurg Urgent Care

1808 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, PA 195251808 Swamp Pike

Open until 8:00 pm

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4.6(72 reviews)

The nurse and Tim were professional and friendly. I was impressed how quickly we were seen too.

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PM Pediatric Urgent Care, Springfield PA

PM Pediatric Urgent Care

527 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064527 Baltimore Pike

Open until10:00 pm

Mon10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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4.67(932 reviews)

Got a call from the school nurse that child was coughing a lot, scheduled in the app to have him seen an hour later. Arrived earlier than our appointment, check in was easy and wait time was quick. Staff was friendly, office was clean and decorative. Condition was well managed and explained. Would highly recommend

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Quest Diagnostics

330 Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148330 Oregon Ave

Open11:30 am

Mon 7:00 am - 11:30 am
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4.39(531 reviews)

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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Quest Diagnostics

1437 DeKalb St, Norristown, PA 194011437 DeKalb St

Open11:30 am

Mon 7:30 am - 11:30 am
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4.41(578 reviews)

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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Quest Diagnostics

1020-1060 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ 080021020-1060 Kings Hwy N

Open 3:00 pm

Mon 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
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4.58(441 reviews)

I would 100% recommend this company to anyone wanting to check their health status. The process was incredibly easy and done through certified labs. The results are frequently back by the next day.

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Quest Diagnostics

80 W Welsh Pool Rd, Exton, PA 1934180 W Welsh Pool Rd

Open11:30 am

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4.51(534 reviews)

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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