How much does a flu test cost in Stafford?

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 Stafford?

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 Stafford?

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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Gemini Urgent Care, Houston

Gemini Urgent Care

2409 Falcon Pass, Houston, TX 770622409 Falcon Pass

Open until 8:00 pm

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5.0(24 reviews)

Gemini Urgent Care, Houston - 2409 Falcon Pass

This is my favorite place to get care!

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AFC Urgent Care, Clear Lake

AFC Urgent Care

2402 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 770582402 Bay Area Blvd

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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4.71(261 reviews)

AFC Urgent Care, Clear Lake - 2402 Bay Area Blvd

Labored breathing, tightness in chest, coughing, tired, The staff was friendly and very professional. I highly recommend

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Memorial Hermann- GoHealth Urgent Care, Rock Creek

Memorial Hermann- GoHealth Urgent Care

14119 Grant Rd, Cypress, TX 7742914119 Grant Rd

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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5.0(6 reviews)

Second time to go with flu symptoms. I scheduled easily on line and staff were patient and efficient. I was in and out in 20 minutes with a prescription called into my drugstore.

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AFC Urgent Care , La Porte

AFC Urgent Care

8850 Spencer Hwy, La Porte, TX 775718850 Spencer Hwy

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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4.8(758 reviews)

AFC Urgent Care , La Porte - 8850 Spencer Hwy

Everything was good. When you have to add your signature I did not know it was my code number. A little confusion.

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NextCare Urgent Care, Clear Lake - a BSWHealth partner

NextCare Urgent Care

1202 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 770581202 E NASA Pkwy

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 8:45 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 8:45 am - 9:00 pm
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4.71(3.4k reviews)

NextCare Urgent Care, Clear Lake - a BSWHealth partner - 1202 E NASA Pkwy, Houston

Went in for an aggravatingly itchy rash on my legs! Within 40 minutes of treatment the difference was amazing! I should never had waited so long to go in!!

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AFC Urgent Care, League City

AFC Urgent Care

1921 W League City Pkwy, League City, TX 775731921 W League City Pkwy

Open until 8:00 pm

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4.8(341 reviews)

AFC Urgent Care, League City - 1921 W League City Pkwy

Great staff. Very helpful and understanding! I would recommend if needing quick medical attention!

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AFC Urgent Care, Humble, TX

AFC Urgent Care

9455 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Humble, TX 773969455 N Sam Houston Pkwy E

Open until 8:00 pm

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4.72(800 reviews)

AFC Urgent Care, Humble, TX - 9455 N Sam Houston Pkwy E

Was not pleased with the small prescription dosage that doctor gave me still have pain. I will not return to this facility again

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Pediatrix Primary and Urgent Care, Humble

Pediatrix Primary and Urgent Care

20418 US-59, Humble, TX 7733820418 US-59

Open until11:00 pm

Mon 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sat11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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4.88(5.9k reviews)

Pediatrix Primary and Urgent Care, Humble - 20418 US-59, Humble

El personal muy amable me Encanto yeve ami hijo de urgencia por un dedo lastimado y el doctor hizo el tratamiento que tenia que hacer con el cuidado que se requiere.

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Memorial Hermann- GoHealth Urgent Care, Tomball

Memorial Hermann- GoHealth Urgent Care

28600 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 7737528600 Tomball Pkwy

Open until 8:00 pm

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5.0(2 reviews)

Memorial Hermann- GoHealth Urgent Care, Tomball - 28600 Tomball Pkwy

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Memorial Hermann- GoHealth Urgent Care, Springwoods Village

Memorial Hermann- GoHealth Urgent Care

2168 Spring Stuebner Rd, Spring, TX 773892168 Spring Stuebner Rd

Open until 8:00 pm

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4.4(5 reviews)

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Quest Diagnostics

15259 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 7747815259 Southwest Fwy

Open 5:00 pm

Mon 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
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4.11(530 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

8200 Wednesbury Ln, Houston, TX 770748200 Wednesbury Ln

Open 4:00 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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4.33(539 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

7777 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 770747777 Southwest Fwy

Open12:30 pm

Mon 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
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4.23(452 reviews)

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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Quest Diagnostics

7737 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 770747737 Southwest Fwy

Open 5:30 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
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4.44(504 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

12121 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 7708212121 Richmond Ave.

Open 5:30 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
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4.24(582 reviews)

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Quest Diagnostics

6700 W Loop S, Bellaire, TX 774016700 W Loop S

Open 5:30 pm

Mon 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Thu 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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4.16(436 reviews)

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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Quest Diagnostics

6565 W Loop S, Bellaire, TX 774016565 W Loop S

Open 4:00 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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4.2(580 reviews)

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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Quest Diagnostics

17510 W Grand Pkwy S, Richmond, TX 7746917510 W Grand Pkwy S

Open 5:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
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4.47(400 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

17520 W Grand Pkwy S, Sugar Land, TX 7747917520 W Grand Pkwy S

Open 6:00 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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4.16(529 reviews)

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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Quest Diagnostics

3131 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770253131 W Holcombe Blvd

Open 5:30 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
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SunClosed

4.32(476 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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