PCR test collects a sample (via saliva or nose swab) to test if you currently have COVID-19.
Rapid testing is a type of COVID test that is able to be processed on-site in less than one hour.
Antibody testing analyzes your blood to determine if you've developed antibodies against the virus.
Get tested at home. Order a COVID-19 home test kit. Easy saliva test is shipped fast with results as soon as 48 hours.
Get a test ($115)Sources: COVID testing location data has been gathered from Solv clinic partnerships, Urgent Care Association (UCA), public postings online, and proprietary Solv outreach. Last updated: Jan 23, 2021
State and local healthcare departments and healthcare providers are making the decisions about COVID-19 and antibody testing availability and practices. Prior to booking a COVID test on Solv or visiting a Helotes COVID testing site, contact the provider for the latest local information on testing.
Testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is still limited in many areas throughout the country, including Helotes. Generally speaking, area hospitals, Helotes urgent care centers, and some retail clinics—as well as community-based organizations and cities—are offering COVID testing. Some testing sites are allowing walk-in patients, however, most are requiring some degree of pre-screening, as well as booking an appointment online to prioritize need and control patient volume. Solv is actively maintaining a directory of Helotes COVID testing locations for easy reference.
Many COVID testing centers, including those in Helotes are now offering rapid tests, where tests are processed on-site and results are available to the patient in under one hour. Check the details of the testing locations above and look for "Rapid test available."
Antibody tests for COVID-19 are available through healthcare providers and laboratories, but may be limited or only available for pre-screen patients meeting certain criteria. Most hospitals, urgent care centers, retail clinics, and other providers are offering the tests, but it is important to check with specific providers to understand their testing protocols and qualifications. Solv is actively maintaining a directory of Helotes COVID testing locations for easy reference.
Same-day and next day appointments for COVID testing in Helotes are bookable directly through Solv. Simply browse the list of healthcare providers conducting COVID and antibody tests above, find one with a “Book Online” button, and book a time that aligns with your schedule stating “COVID-19 Test” as your reason for visit.
An antibody test for COVID-19 might inform you if you previously had a coronavirus infection. Because it can take between 1–3 weeks after an infection for your body to develop these antibodies, an antibody test during an active infection would not be successful. To see if you are currently infected, you need a viral test.
While decisions about who should be tested for COVID-19 infections are being made by state and local health departments or healthcare providers, the CDC has developed national guidance to support these decisions. It is important to note, however, that not everyone needs to be tested for COVID-19. Prior to booking a COVID or antibody test on Solv or visiting a Helotes COVID testing site, it is best to contact the provider for the latest testing protocols.
In most cases, COVID-19 testing and antibody testing is available at no out of pocket cost if you are covered by commercial insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. You will likely have to pay a normal office visit copay, however. For cash paying patients, the two largest labs have reported that the Medicare rates (likely the lowest cost) to process an antibody test is around $50 and $100-$200 for a PCR swab test. It is important to understand that many healthcare providers are requiring screenings prior to testing, which may or may not be covered by your insurance, and may or may not require additional copays.