That's why we can guarantee overnight results," said Sandy Walia, founder and director of Clear19. "We are continually expanding capacity, and anytime there is a surge the lab can absorb the impact. Clear19 uses a robotic lab that can process 90,000 specimens overnight, delivering test results to patients within 24 hours.
"The private jet of testing"Ĭlear19 Rapid Testing, founded in March 2020 in an effort to contain the virus before vaccines became available, offers the speedier molecular-based testing services for a premium. For a fee of $400, My Doctor Medical Group, a private practice in San Francisco, says it will deliver a PCR test result by 9 a.m. Sameday Health, also based in New York, guarantees a PCR test result in one hour for $250. In New York City, for example, a number of clinics - including CareCube, Clear19, MedRite and others - tout same-day PCR tests geared toward people who are traveling abroad and need prompt results.įor $225, CareCube, with 20 testing sites across the Big Apple, guarantees test results within eight to 10 hours.
Clinics with their own onsite labs can process results more quickly.ĬOVID-19 testing has spawned a veritable cottage industry, with medically minded entrepreneurs stepping up to meet increased demand - often charging top dollar to expedite PCR test results. Unlike less accurate antigen tests, which can be used at the point of care and deliver results within minutes, PCR tests typically require the use of lab equipment as well as technicians who are trained to process and interpret the results. The molecular-based tests, considered the gold standard for detecting COVID-19, are a reliable tool but can take days to process, particularly as cases of the virus surge and people queue up for testing. The downside? It will likely cost you hundreds of dollars. Some clinics can deliver a PCR test result within hours, which these days can be as essential as a plane ticket for air travel. New COVID-19 restrictions for international travel and other activities are fueling consumer demand for highly accurate polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, tests with rapid turnaround times. Spread of Omicron variant sparks new COVID safety regulations 07:56
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