GLEN ALLEN, Va. – Patient First is now offering walk-in testing for COVID-19 antibodies at all of its locations.
The blood test is used to determine if someone previously had COVID-19. It’s not to diagnose an active infection.
Antibody testing is for anyone 5 years or older, who believes they may have had COVID-19 in the past and does not have active symptoms.
Patient First recommends waiting at least 14 days after the onset of symptoms or after possible exposure, as it can take as long as two weeks for antibodies to develop.
Testing is available on a walk-in basis, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, at all medical centers. Blood samples will be sent to a third-party lab for testing, and results are usually available in 2 to 5 days.
For most people, there is no out-of-pocket expense. Patient First accepts all major insurance plans, and the lab will determine what, if anything, it bills the patient.
For COVID-19 active virus testing, Patient First is still offering drive-up tests at designated centers by appointment only.
