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415 17th Ave N, Hopkins, MN 55343415 17th Ave N
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 - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
4.84(571 reviews)
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AFC Urgent Care, Hopkins - 415 17th Ave N
Super accommodating to a pre op physical to be done for a surgery I need tomorrow .. awesome staff that helped me big time!!! Thank you all!!!

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1030 Blue Gentian Rd, Eagan, MN 551211030 Blue Gentian Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.78(143 reviews)
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Compcare Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care, Eagan - 1030 Blue Gentian Rd
Excellent care by physician for my 3 year old son. She was compassionate and even helped with his stuffed animal!

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7500 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 550167500 80th St S
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.6(270 reviews)
Compcare Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care, Cottage Grove - 7500 80th St S
Was very easy to get my daughter in for an ear infection check and even though their systems were done they were patient and friendly and got her feeling better quick.

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7560 160th St W, Lakeville, MN 550447560 160th St W
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.77(528 reviews)
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Compcare Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care, Lakeville - 7560 160th St W
The care was excellent! I get really stressed going to the doctor. But this clinic made me feel at ease. The doctor and nurse were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Thank you!

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6525 France Ave S, Edina, MN 554356525 France Ave S
Open 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 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • SunClosed
4.57(506 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 6525 France Ave S
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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1650 New Brighton Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 554181650 New Brighton Blvd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
MinuteClinic® Inside Target, New Brighton Blvd, Minneapolis - 1650 New Brighton Blvd, Minneapolis

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310 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415310 S 4th Ave
Open until 6:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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120 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402120 South 6th St
Open until11:59 pm
  • Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404701 Park Ave
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700 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415700 10th Ave S
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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2001 Blaisdell Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554042001 Blaisdell Ave
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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2300 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554182300 NE Central Ave
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon10:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue10:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed10:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu10:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri10:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat10:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • SunUnknown
Multicultural Health Services - 2300 NE Central Ave
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2707 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554082707 Nicollet Ave
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2711 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554062711 E Franklin Ave
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sat 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • SunClosed
2.33(3 reviews)
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2500 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN 551082500 Como Ave
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 - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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1000 Westgate Dr, Saint Paul, MN 551141000 Westgate Dr
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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5100 Gamble Dr, St. Louis Park, MN 554165100 Gamble Dr
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:15 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
1.0(0 reviews)
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4000 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 554214000 Central Ave NE
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 - 5:00 pm
  • SatUnknown
  • SunUnknown
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2600 39th Ave NE, Saint Anthony, MN 554212600 39th Ave NE
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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4730 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554174730 Chicago Ave
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
3.22(9 reviews)
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4656 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 554164656 Excelsior Blvd
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park - 4656 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park

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1536 Larpenteur Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 551131536 Larpenteur Ave W
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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1835 County Rd C West, Roseville, MN 551131835 County Rd C West
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(1 reviews)
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3800 Park Nicollet Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 554163800 Park Nicollet Blvd
1.0(1 reviews)
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1661 St Anthony Ave, Saint Paul, MN 551041661 St Anthony Ave
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402 County Rd D West, New Brighton, MN 55112402 County Rd D West
Open until 3:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
Labcorp - 402 County Rd D West
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1515 County B Rd W, Roseville, MN 551131515 County B Rd W
Open until 6:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
MinuteClinic® Inside Target, County Rd B W, Roseville - 1515 County B Rd W, Roseville

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2233 Hamline Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 551132233 Hamline Ave N
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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1021 Bandana Blvd E, Saint Paul, MN 551081021 Bandana Blvd E
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
3.0(5 reviews)
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755 53rd Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55421755 53rd Ave NE
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  • MonClosed
  • TueClosed
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  • ThuClosed
  • FriClosed
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
MinuteClinic® Inside Target, 53rd Ave Ne, Fridley - 755 53rd Ave NE, Fridley

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2155 Ford Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN 551162155 Ford Pkwy
Open until10:00 pm
  • Mon 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Tue 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Wed 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Thu 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Fri 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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6000 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center, MN 554306000 Earle Brown Dr
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 - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
3.0(2 reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in reviews for their friendly staff

Friendly Staff

I love going to this urgent care. The staff is top notch! It can be busy at time but,they really try to move you in and out quickly without making you feel like you are just a number. I would rather have the best care than just quick care.
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6600 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 554266600 Excelsior Blvd
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701 Decatur Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427701 Decatur Ave N
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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1040 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 551051040 Grand Ave
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Grand Ave, Saint Paul - 1040 Grand Ave, Saint Paul

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5700 Bottineau Blvd, Crystal, MN 554295700 Bottineau Blvd
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
1.0(4 reviews)
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5510 W Broadway Ave, Crystal, MN 554285510 W Broadway Ave
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
1.0(1 reviews)
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6445 Richfield Pkwy, Richfield, MN 554236445 Richfield Pkwy
Open until 6:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
MinuteClinic® Inside Target, Richfield Pkwy, Richfield - 6445 Richfield Pkwy, Richfield

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6341 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 554326341 University Ave NE
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 - 5:00 pm
  • SatUnknown
  • SunUnknown
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8900 MN-7, Minneapolis, MN 554268900 MN-7
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
MinuteClinic® Inside Target, Hwy 7, Minneapolis - 8900 MN-7, Minneapolis

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7901 Bass Lake Rd, New Hope, MN 554287901 Bass Lake Rd
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Bass Lake Rd, New Hope - 7901 Bass Lake Rd, New Hope

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3717 Lexington Ave N, Arden Hills, MN 551263717 Lexington Ave N
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6845 Lee Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 554296845 Lee Ave N
Open until 5:00 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 - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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3930 Northwoods Dr, Arden Hills, MN 551123930 Northwoods Dr
1.0(0 reviews)
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6905 York Ave S, Edina, MN 554246905 York Ave S
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, York Ave, Edina - 6905 York Ave S, Edina

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4345 Nathan Ln N, Plymouth, MN 554424345 Nathan Ln N
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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1740 Rice St, Saint Paul, MN 551131740 Rice St
Open until11:59 pm
  • Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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4166 Lexington Ave N, Shoreview, MN 551264166 Lexington Ave N
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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TB Test FAQs

  • What does a positive TB test look like?

    If you have had a TB infection, a large bump will appear on your arm at the injection site when you do the TB skin test. This hump, which may appear red and swollen, suggests that you are infected with tuberculosis bacteria. Your doctor or the TB test provider will measure and examine the bump during your session to determine whether you have TB.

  • Where can I get a TB test in Minnesota?

    Many healthcare providers, including primary care physicians, hospitals, walk-in clinics and laboratories, pharmacies, and urgent care clinics, offer tuberculosis tests. If you have symptoms of an active tuberculosis infection, your doctor may recommend you to a TB test provider. Solv can also assist you in finding the best TB test providers in your area.

  • What is a TB test?

    A tuberculosis test confirms whether or not you have had tuberculosis. A skin test and a blood test are the two types of tuberculosis tests available. The skin test includes injecting a protein called PPD derived from tuberculosis germs into your skin to examine how your body reacts to it. A little blood sample is drawn from your arm and sent to a lab for confirmation of the presence of tuberculosis bacteria.

  • How long is a TB test good for?

    Whether you test positive or negative for tuberculosis, you should have your test redone every four years. Those who test positive for tuberculosis may be forced to get a chest X-ray before being tested every four years. Based on specific work policies or your symptoms and health status, your employer or doctor may recommend that you undergo a TB test more or less frequently than every four years.

  • How much does a TB test cost in Minnesota?

    The price of a tuberculosis test is determined by several factors, including the type of test, provider rates, geographic region, and whether or not the test is covered by your health insurance plan. To discover more about price and rates, contact each TB test provider directly, or contact your health insurance carrier to learn more about your TB testing benefits and coverage.

  • Does insurance cover TB testing in Minnesota?

    Many health insurance policies include tuberculosis testing, especially if your doctor thinks it medically necessary based on your symptoms or level of exposure to tuberculosis patients. If TB testing is necessary at your workplace, some employers may reimburse the expense. To discover more about your TB test benefits and coverage, contact your health insurance provider directly.

  • How often do you need a TB test in Minnesota?

    Employees who are required to be tested for tuberculosis are normally screened every four years by their employers. If you spend time with someone who has TB or have been to a location where TB is frequent and widespread, such as Africa or Russia, your doctor may recommend regular TB test. Based on these considerations, ask your employer or doctor how often you should undergo a tuberculosis test.

  • How long does a TB test take?

    Because it involves extracting a little sample of blood from your arm, the TB blood test normally takes less than five minutes. The TB skin test takes a few minutes as well, but you must return to the clinic 48 to 72 hours later to have the injection site checked for a reaction. When you phone to make an appointment for a tuberculosis test, the provider can offer you a more accurate time estimate.

  • How can I book a TB test through Solv?

    With Solv, scheduling a tuberculosis test is simple and quick. Go to the Solv Home page, type "TB test" in the search box, and then choose your location from the dropdown menu on the right. Solv will provide you a list of top-rated TB test providers in your neighborhood who can help you. Choose your preferred TB test provider, then contact them using the information provided to schedule an appointment.

  • Can I do at-home TB testing?

    TB test kits that allow you to test for TB at home are now unavailable. Some healthcare providers, however, may come to your home to administer a tuberculosis test, albeit this service may be limited to people who are physically unable to leave their homes. If you or a loved one is unable to leave the house to take the test, ask your doctor for further information about the potential of at-home TB testing.

Minnesota TB Tests

A tuberculosis test determines whether you have ever been infected with the disease. It won't tell you if your illness is active or latent, but it will tell you if you've ever had this bacterial infection.

A tuberculosis test can be done as a skin test or as a blood test. Neither test requires any additional preparation.

The TB test provider injects a tiny protein called PPD under the first layer of your skin during the skin test. PPD is derived from tuberculosis bacteria, and a positive reaction to it can indicate that you have had tuberculosis. The TB test provider will ask you to return to the clinic after 48 to 72 hours so that the injection site can be thoroughly examined to confirm or rule out a positive result.

The TB test provider draws a small sample of blood from your arm with a tiny needle during the blood test. Your sample is subsequently sent to a lab for analysis and determination of whether or not you have had tuberculosis.

A TB test is usually performed when you are experiencing symptoms of TB. Symptoms of TB include fever, chest pain, fatigue, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, cough that lasts at least three weeks, and coughing up blood .

If you are thought to be at high risk for tuberculosis, a TB test may be ordered. Having a weakened immune system, being exposed to those who have TB, or traveling to a country where TB is prevalent are all risk factors for tuberculosis. In addition, certain employers, such as healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, and individuals who work or volunteer at homeless shelters, require employees to get examined for tuberculosis on a regular basis.

Because a TB test does not identify whether you have an ongoing infection, if your findings are positive, your doctor may prescribe additional testing to confirm or rule out TB. Antibiotics, which are usually administered for six to nine months, are often effective in treating tuberculosis.

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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