Book Rapid COVID-19 Testing - Same-Day test Results.
At Instant Urgent Care, we want to make sure that all your initial questions about Rapid COVID-19 testing are answered, which is why we have outlined all of our FAQs to get you started.
If you need to book same-day COVID-19 testing then visit any available Instant Urgent Care locations simply by using the scheduling widgets above.
Below are commonly asked questions and answers about our Rapid COVID-19 testing services:
Yes, we offer the below Covid-19 tests:
- Rapid RT-PCR Test
- Rapid Antigen Test
- Rapid NAAT (Molecular Test)
Getting tested for Covid-19 is easy
- Book an Appointment – Select your desired location above and choose a time that works the best for you. Please enter all the information accurately in the booking form, upload your photo id and insurance card (if using insurance)
- Come in-person – Visit our testing center at your appointment time. Our care team will speak with you to determine the type of Covid test that you need; answer any questions that you may have and then swab you for the appropriate test type.
- Get the results – For Rapid Covid-19 Tests, Your results will be published to your online patient portal within 2-4 hours after your test. Click here to access the patient portal. You can access the results on your phone or you make download them as a PDF and print them
A Rapid COVID-19 test is the fastest test for detecting the presence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Rapid COVID testing uses a swab like a standard diagnostic test. A swab is then analyzed in a lab to determine a positive or negative viral infection.
Rapid tests can bring back patient results on the same day of testing and with high levels of accuracy. Unlike traditional swab tests, our providers are able to swab and get results back on the same day. A standard test is likely to take a few days to finalize results. Rapid testing allows our providers to get results back to patients within 15 to 20 minutes after testing is completed.
Standard PCR COVID-19 testing is available for patients at any of our urgent care locations. It is important to note that a standard test is more likely to be covered by insurance but takes 2-5 days for results
Currently, the Instant Urgent Care locations that offer Rapid COVID-19 testing include:
- San Jose
- Santa Clara
- Palo Alto
- Dublin
- Berkeley
- San Ramon
- Fairfield
- Tracy
- Rocklin
- Modesto
Patients with Insurance (Commercial Insurance, Kaiser & Medicare)
At Instant Urgent Care we bill your insurance first including Medicare, Kaiser & all Commercial PPO and HMO plans. Currently, most insurances have waived the patient cost sharing related to Covid testing visits. i.e. your deductible, co-pay and co-insurance may be waived and your insurance will pay us for the full cost.
Note: To get the most up to date information about the cost coverage of Covid testing, please check with your insurance.
Patients with Medi-cal Insurance
We can bill only a certain types of Medi-cal insurance plans. If you have Medi-cal, please contact us prior to booking an appointment.
Patients with no insurance
Our tests costs between $135-$229 depending on the type of test you need.
Simply use any of the online scheduling widgets above or click here. Simply find your nearest IUC and book online today.
Patients can expect their Rapid COVID-19 testing results usually within 2-4 hours after their test! Our test turnaround time is just a few hours after your visit is complete at any IUC urgent care center.
Your results get published to your online patient portal. Please click here to access your patient portal.
Yes, we can bill Medicare, Kaiser and all commercial insurances including HMO and PPO plans.
Note: To learn about your insurance coverage and benefits; please contact your insurance.
Patients with Medi-cal Insurance
We can bill only a certain types of Medi-cal insurance plans. If you have Medi-cal, please contact us prior to booking an appointment.
Yes, we offer Abbott nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) test.
If you have multiple family members that need to get tested, please book an appointment for each family member. Our staff will try their best to get you all tested at or around the same time. But please note that an appointment is required for every family member. If you did not book an appointment for a family member, they will not be tested.