About COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 viral tests check if you have a current COVID-19 infection. All Tower Health Urgent Care locations offer COVID-19 assessment and viral testing. Please do not use our Emergency Departments for COVID-19 testing.
It is important for everyone to know when they should be tested for COVID-19. You can find guidance on the CDC website.
Are You Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms?
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
If you are experiencing chest pain or stroke symptoms, severe shortness of breath, high fever, or have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Please do not wait to seek care.
What Are My Testing Options?
If you have moderate symptoms or are immunocompromised, Tower Health Urgent Care locations provide testing and evaluation of your symptoms. An appointment is not required, however, an order from your physician may expedite the screening process.
If you don’t have symptoms or your symptoms are mild:
- Use a self-test, also known as a home test. These tests are typically available at local pharmacies or online retailers.
- Access the Pennsylvania Department of Health public testing information website to find a state-sponsored testing location.
- Get a test at a local pharmacy clinic. Find a location using the Health & Human Services (HHS) public testing website.
Which COVID-19 Test is Best for Me?
The chart below may help you decide which COVID-19 test is best for you. Call any Tower Health Urgent Care location for more information.
| Rapid Antigen Test | PCR Lab Test | Rapid PCR/Molecular Test (Roche Liat or Abbott ID Now) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for... | Patients with COVID-19 symptoms | Patients with or without COVID-19 symptoms | Patients with or without COVID-19 symptoms |
| Results Back Within | 15 minutes | 36 to 72 hours* | 20 minutes |
| Locations Available | All Tower Health Urgent Care locations** | All Tower Health Urgent Care locations** | All Tower Health Urgent Care locations** |
| Processed through Insurance | Yes, for most testing scenarios | Yes, for most testing scenarios | Yes, for most testing scenarios |
| Self-Pay Fee | $65 | Call for self-pay fee schedule** | $150 |
*Test result wait times may be longer due to patient volumes.
**View Tower Health Urgent Care locations and contact information.
