Instant Urgent Care

WELCOME KAISER PATIENTS! We now accepts Kaiser insurance for Covid testing and treatment services.
WELCOME KAISER PATIENTS! We now accepts Kaiser insurance for Covid testing and treatment services.

COVID-19 Testing

Book COVID-19 Testing
at Instant Urgent Care.
Insurance Accepted 

Rapid RT-PCR Test
  Rapid Antigen Test
Rapit NAAT Test

Select a location and click “MORE TIMES” to Book Covid Testing Appointment!

How COVID-19 Testing Works:

1. Book a telemedicine appointment.

Patients that need to book Rapid COVID-19 testing or COVID testing can do so through our virtual portal, where they will initiate a telemedicine screening. Use the button below to begin: 

2. Follow your provider's instructions.

A provider will reach out to you to conduct your telemedicine visit and coordinate the next steps for COVID-19 testing at one of our testing centers nearest to you. 

3. Go in for your test and get test results on the same day.

On the day of your scheduled COVID-19 test, Instant Urgent Care providers will then ensure that you can get your test results in as little as 30 minutes. Depending on your diagnosis our team will then coordinate the next steps for treatment. 

COVID-19 Testing at Instant Urgent Care

COVID-19 Testing in California

The provider staff at Instant Urgent Care now provides COVID-19 appointments for patients who have undergone telemedicine pre-screening. With accurate and secure test results, our providers can then administer COVID-19 testing in accordance with CDC and State guidelines. Our current procedures are designed to prevent the virus from spreading as much as possible while testing patients who may be at risk.

COVID-19 Screenings in California

The provider staff at Instant Urgent Care now provides COVID-19 appointments for patients who have undergone telemedicine pre-screening. In order to give you test results, our providers can then carry out COVID-19 testing in accordance with CDC and State regulations. Our current procedures are designed to prevent the virus from spreading as much as possible while testing patients who may be at risk. 

Abbott Molecular Testing:

Instant Urgent Care centers are now equipped with Abbott’s ID NOW Rapid Molecular test to provide the fastest and most reliable rapid testing results for patients. Abbott’s Molecular test has testing rates as accurate as 95% for patients and is the most widely researched testing method available. 

Based on recent Abbott ID NOW rapid testing statistics:  “In a completed analysis from a multi-site urgent care clinical setting of 430 symptomatic patients with two or more symptoms, including 53 PCR positive subjects, ID NOW demonstrated performance of 96.2% in positive agreement (sensitivity) and 99.5% negative agreement (specificity) compared to lab-based molecular PCR tests.

How COVID-19 Testing Works at Instant Urgent Care

  1. Book an Appointment to reserve your spot
  2. Visit our Testing Center that is convenient to you and get tested
  3. Results uploaded to your patient portal within 30 mins – 2 hours.

Questions?

The current policies at Instant Urgent Care are in line with the California Department of Public Health procedures for COVID-19 testing. Pre-screenings, telemedicine consults, and specialized physical visit policies help to ensure we are providing COVID-19 tests that are also safe and limit the spread of infection.

 Evaluate symptoms and telemedicine pre-screenings

  • Patients that have common COVID-19 symptoms including cough, fever, and shortness of breath need to schedule a visit through telemedicine. This is because COVID-19 has similar symptoms to common respiratory conditions like the flu and common.
  • A provider from Instant Urgent Care will determine your main risk factors for COVID-19 based on contact with individuals that have a confirmed case, your current symptoms, chronic disease risks, international travel, or residency within a local hotspot of the virus.
  • Patients will then review next steps for COVID-19 testing at Instant Urgent Care locations in Berkeley, Dublin, Santa Clara, Palo Alto, San Ramon, Sunnyvale, and San Jose.

 COVID-19 Testing and Coronavirus safety procedures 

  • On the day & time of your test, Instant Urgent Care providers will review your risks and initiate safety procedures such as speciality isolation in an exam room if necessary. Additionally, our staff incorporates physical distancing policies, frequent disinfection within waiting rooms and exam rooms, and triage for high risk patients.
  • Instant Urgent Care doctors and medical staff take a swab for testing.
  • When you results are ready, our team will publish them to your online patient portal from where you can download a pdf copy.

 While you wait for your COVID-19 test results 

Patients need to continue to self-quarantine and maintain social distancing policies. Other ways to stay safe as you wait for your lab results are as follows, per the CDPH:

  • Washing hands with soap and water frequently. Scrub for at least a minute to effectively reduce bacteria and germs.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily with proper cleaning supplies.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow. Avoid using your hands and touching your face frequently after a sneeze, cough, or after eating. The virus can spread quickly from a patient’s hands to other individuals.
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick. Make sure to also avoid others that are vulnerable for dangerous symptoms such as people with autoimmune issues, individuals with advanced age (60+), and those with chronic diseases like asthma.
  • Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
  • If you smoke or vape, consider quitting. Smokers who already have lung disease or reduced lung capacity could be at increased risk of serious illness.

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