COVID-19 TESTING IN TEXARKANA
WE ARE OPEN DURING REGULAR HOURS AND TAKING EXTRA PRECAUTION
Things certainly have changed quickly for all of us over the past few weeks. We want you, our community, to know that we are taking the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation very seriously at our office.
Your health and the health of this community is of our utmost concern and we are taking all the necessary steps to follow all state regulations to ensure your health and safety. While our office is cleaned regularly, we have scheduled additional deep cleaning services to put your minds at ease.
Covid 19 testing is available at Ark-La-Tex Health Center! Depending on test type, we will need either a quick finger prick to obtain a blood drop, or a quick, shallow nasal swab. You'll have your results within 10 minutes.
You May Qualify For Free COVID 19 Testing if:
You have symptoms such as:
- Fever
- Headache
- Sore Throat / Cough
- Nausea
- Loss of Taste or Smell
- Shortness of Breath
OR:
If you have been exposed to a known Covid-19 positive individual then you may qualify for free Covid-19 testing through your insurance or government-sponsored programs.
Insurance Patients:
If you have insurance we will file all Covid-19 Testing Services with your Health Insurance. If your circumstances qualify, your insurance may cover all of your testing. Results are immediate!
Uninsured Patients:
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for Free Covid-19 Testing; however it may take up to 3 days to obtain government approval. Once approved you can obtain a free Covid-19 test with immediate results.
Cash Patients:
Our cash prices for each Covid-19 test are listed below.
COVID-19 TESTING
Antibody testing $100 for those not covered by Insurance or the government program.
Antigen testing $100 for those not covered by Insurance or the government program.
(Employers may get a discount for testing employees, and onsite testing for 10 or more employees is available)
No! $100.00 is the only fee.
No! Whether you have concerns about a current infection, a past infection, or just want peace of mind, we can help.
When sick with COVID-19, people produce two antibodies. Antibody test kits offer a level of information that helps understand the Coronavirus progression in patients. Individuals that have contracted COVID-19, the disease caused by the Coronavirus, will produce two different antibodies at different times.
You may be hearing a lot about antibody tests and what they mean. We have some information that we think you will find helpful.
- The IgM antibody* is produced in the blood within days of an individual contracting COVID-19. This antibody helps identify the patient's stage of the disease.
- The IgG antibody *is produced in the blood once a patient begins to recover. The IgG antibody help to identify that a patient is either in remission or had previously contracted COVID-19.
IMPORTANT: *Like most tests, an antibody test by itself may not indicate the presence of the Coronavirus. Antibody testing should be used in conjunction with other information and other testing protocols.
SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Testing
The BD VeritorTM System for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 is a chromatographic digital immunoassay intended for the direct and qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigens in nasal swabs from individuals who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider within the first five days of the onset of symptoms.
Testing is limited to laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), 42 U.S.C. §263a, that meet the requirements to perform moderate, high, or waived complexity tests. This test is authorized for use at the Point of Care.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
8:30am - 12:30pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 12:30pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 12:30pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 12:30pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 12:30pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Ark-La-Tex Health Center
1414 Arkansas Boulevard
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-7246