Rapid COVID-19
Drive-ThruTesting
RT-PCR (Reverse Transciptase Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Covid testing is the PLATINUM standard for COVID testing.
- Drive Through Testing
- 24-48 Hours Result Turn Around
- Quick and Safe Testing
Our COVID Testing Process
1- Pick a Date
Pick a drive through appointment time and create a patient portal account for future testing results
2- Pay For Testing
Complete the testing booking by providing your payment method.
3-Text & Email
You will receive a reminder text and email prior to your appointment
4-Testing
Drive up to the testing tent and while you remain in your car, an attendant will provide you with a testing nasal swab which you will self- administer and return to the attendant
5-Results
You will receive an email and text notification with a link to your patient portal asking you to log on to see your results..
RT-PCR is the platinum standard in COVID testing
Our test picks up as low a viral load of 4000 particles compared to other RT-PCR tests which need a load of greater than 11,000 viral particles. This means we can pick up a positive infection earlier than other RT-PCR Covid tests
24 to 48 hour results turn around
Results are returned within 24-48 of specimen collection (rapid testing locations are limited). When your results are ready, we’ll email you a link to view them in the patient portal you created when you set up your testing appointment.
Testing Locations Near You
Choose one of our four convenient locations in the Sacramento area
While you remain in the vehicle, you will be given a swab and asked to collect a sample of nasal secretions. This is done by inserting the swab into your nostril approximately 1 inch into the nasal passage (midway) with the most visible drainage or the nostril that is most congested if drainage is not present. The swab is rotated several times, removed gently and this process is repeated on the other side. Please note that you need to administer your own swab or bring someone that can do it for you.
Results are returned within 24-48 of specimen collection (rapid testing locations are limited). When your results are ready, we’ll email you a link to view them in the patient portal you created when you set up your testing appointment.
Yes, you can only test with a testing appointment
No, you do not need a referral for testing.
We do not accept your insurance information but most insurers or employers will reimburse you for the cost of the testing if you provide the receipt for your tests (this will immediately get sent to your email upon payment)
Patients must be age 10 or older to register for COVID-19 testing. A parent or legal guardian must complete this registration for all minor patients (Nebraska: a minor is anyone under age 19). Patients 10-15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who may need to assist with sample collection using the swab.
You can reschedule your appointment online free of cost 24 hours prior to your appointment. If you do not show up to your testing appointment or try to reschedule in less than 24 hours, only 25% of your testing fee will be refunded.
We understand that you may need to bring someone with you; however, only patients who have qualified and scheduled a visit online can be tested.