How much does a flu test cost in Richardson?

The cost of flu test kits ranges from $18 to $24.50, with an average of $20. A flu test, on the other hand, can cost more or less based on a number of factors, including provider rates, geographic location, and whether or not your health insurance plan covers this treatment. Calling the testing firm directly is the most accurate way to find out how much a flu test costs.

Does insurance cover flu testing?

Flu testing is covered by many health insurance policies, especially if your doctor requests it because of your symptoms. Contact your health insurance provider directly to learn more about your benefits and flu testing coverage. Some flu testing firms will verify your insurance benefits for free to see if this test is covered by your plan.

How long after exposure to flu will you test positive?

You should get tested for the flu within three to four days of becoming ill, according to the CDC. It also warns that even if you don't have any symptoms or aren't yet experiencing them, you can spread the virus to others. On average, flu symptoms appear one to four days after the virus has entered your body.

How do they test for the flu in Richardson?

The flu can be diagnosed using a swab test or a nasal aspirate. For the swab test, your healthcare provider will take tissue and fluid samples from your nose or throat with a swab. For the nasal aspirate test, a saline solution is injected into your nose, and the sample is extracted with mild suction. Your sample may be sent to a lab for analysis, or test results may be available immediately.

How long does it take to get flu test results in Richardson?

Flu test results may come back straight away or take many hours or days, depending on the testing procedure used. The rapid flu test delivers results in 30 minutes on average, whereas results from flu tests sent to the lab take one to two days to arrive. The flu test provider will be able to provide you a more accurate time frame for receiving your findings.

What is a rapid flu test?

A fast flu test can determine whether you have the flu in less than 30 minutes. This test is quite handy because the results are available right away. This also gives you and your healthcare provider the opportunity to discuss the numerous treatment options available to you. Other types of flu testing must be sent to a lab, with results arriving within a few days.

How accurate is the rapid flu test?

The rapid flu test has been shown to have a higher percentage of false positives and false negatives than other types of flu testing, making it less accurate. If your flu test results are likely to be inaccurate or imprecise, your doctor may choose to perform a different type of flu test that requires lab analysis.

Where should I get a flu test?

A flu test is available in your doctor's office, as well as any pharmacy, drugstore, hospital, urgent care clinic , or other healthcare facility that offers it. The easiest way to find out where you can get a flu test is to use Solv's flu test directory. So you don't have to waste time looking for top-rated flu test providers in your neighborhood, Solv can supply you with a list of them.

How accurate are flu tests?

The rapid flu test is the most often used flu test, albeit it is not as accurate as other flu tests due to a high proportion of false positives and false negatives. If you're concerned about the accuracy of flu test results, request a non-rapid flu test from your doctor or flu test provider, which will be sent to a lab for analysis.

Can I do at-home flu testing?

Some manufacturers sell at-home flu tests with results that can be viewed on your smartphone, though you may need a doctor's prescription to utilize this service. There is also an at-home test that can establish whether you have COVID-19 or the flu, but you'll need a doctor's prescription and the findings must be sent to a lab. Inquire with your doctor about the accuracy and accessibility of at-home flu testing.

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Doctors Urgent Care, Northlake

Doctors Urgent Care

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Sat10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Nov 2810:00 am - 5:00 pm

1234 FM 407, Northlake, TX 762261234 FM 407

4.92(731 reviews)

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98% of patients recommend this clinic.

Scheduling is so easy through the app. The staff is always so friendly and attentive to your needs. Dr. Sims is great and explains everything in detail. Level of care is top notch.

Urgent Care for Kids, Arlington

Urgent Care for Kids

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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6109 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 760016109 S Cooper St

4.73(4.9k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 6 times today on Solv.

I keep getting asked to leave a review for a child I didn't take.

Urgent Care for Kids, Mansfield

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Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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2251 Matlock Rd, Mansfield, TX 760632251 Matlock Rd

4.61(33 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 2 times today on Solv.

Staff was great. Waited in the lobby for 1 -1/2 hours before seen.

NextCare Urgent Care, Arlington - a BSWHealth partner

NextCare Urgent Care

Open until 4:00 pm

Mon 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 7:45 am - 4:00 pm

4401 Little Rd, Arlington, TX 760164401 Little Rd

4.86(1.1k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 10 times today on Solv.

The receptionist was awesome. Helping me with the check in. She was very helpful with a great attitude

CMed Urgent Care, Mansfield

CMed Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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3020 E Broad St, Mansfield, TX 760633020 E Broad St

4.5(162 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 3 times today on Solv.

Urgent Care for Kids, Alliance

Urgent Care for Kids

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Wed12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thu12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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3400 Texas Sage Trail, Fort Worth, TX 761773400 Texas Sage Trail

4.86(4.5k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 11 times today on Solv.

Easy to schedule. Very good bedside manner. Explained everything well

CMed Urgent Care, Arlington

CMed Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nov 28Closed

6320 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Arlington, TX 760016320 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd

4.6(1.5k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 3 times today on Solv.

NextCare Urgent Care, Fort Worth (Tarrant Pkwy) - a BSWHealth partner

NextCare Urgent Care

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 7:45 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 7:45 am - 5:00 pm

2205 N Tarrant Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 761772205 N Tarrant Pkwy

4.65(3k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 12 times today on Solv.

Scheduling my appointment online was easy and the quality of care, my daughter received for her physical, was excellent! I absolutely will recommend to my family and friends!

Any Lab Test Now, Alliance

Any Lab Test Now

Open until 2:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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2700 Western Center Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 761312700 Western Center Blvd

2.33(3 reviews)

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I needed to get a Covid Antigen test to return to work. Alexis & Norma were caring and quick. I will definitely come back in the future for other testing.

Urgent Care for Kids, Garland

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7150 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 750447150 N President George Bush Hwy

4.81(4.5k reviews)

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My son was exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. I was able to book our appointment online, complete all the necessary paperwork digitally and when we arrived we waited for less than 2 minutes before we were called back. We chose to have him tested using the rapid test and we were able to wait in the room for his results. I appreciate their efficiency in our time of need.

Urgent Care For Kids, Curbside Testing - Dallas

Urgent Care For Kids

Open until 4:45 pm

Mon 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Tue 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Wed 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Thu 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Fri 3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 4:45 pm

11661 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 7523011661 Preston Rd

5.0(1 reviews)

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Very friendly staff, very helpful. Highly recommend.

Citra Urgent Care, Park Cities

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3414 Milton Ave, Dallas, TX 752053414 Milton Ave

4.63(106 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 8 times today on Solv.

Overall satisfied reception entry questioner may need improvement otherwise all ok

Urgent Care For Kids, Curbside Testing - Frisco

Urgent Care For Kids

Open until 4:45 pm

Mon12:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Tue12:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Wed12:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Thu12:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Fri12:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 4:45 pm

11550 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 7503411550 Legacy Dr

5.0(1 reviews)

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I have been to this urgent care in the past and had exceptional service. The facility is always clean and the front desk is friendly and professional.

Quest Diagnostics

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Mon 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
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819 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080819 W Arapaho Rd

4.34(551 reviews)

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Excellent customer service. Knowledgeably answered all questions. Appointment and billing were fast. Testing next day was on time and professional. Results available within 24 hours. Highly recommend.

Labcorp

Open until 12:00 pm

Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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7777 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 752307777 Forest Ln

4.4(426 reviews)

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Great discreet service, scheduled my visit and paid for for the test online not in Showed up at lab, checked in and was seen within minutes. Blood and urine were collected, test results came back quickly within 2 days because I did my test on a Friday. Quick, easy and cheap. Didn't have to wait for a visit to my PCP, and then get referral to lab.

Quest Diagnostics

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Mon 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Thu 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
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2645 Arapaho Rd, Garland, TX 750442645 Arapaho Rd

4.18(450 reviews)

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I came in one day without an appoint and waited two hours as a walk-in before I had to leave without being tested. I made an appointment through Quest Lab Testing for the next day, showed up on time, got tested easily and was on my way in 15-20 minutes. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Labcorp

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Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Thu 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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325 N Shiloh Rd, Garland, TX 75042325 N Shiloh Rd

4.52(488 reviews)

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I was very surprised with my experience here. My appointment was made very quickly. I was seen in a very short period of time. My test results came back in a very timely manner. I was able to speak with a doctor soon after and was taking care of. I was very satisfied with the experience I had here. I definitely recommend using them for any issues you have or any questions you may have.

Labcorp

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Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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2821 E President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX 750822821 E President George Bush Hwy

4.59(529 reviews)

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I highly recommend for anyone thinking of getting tested. From start to finish the whole process was hassle free and and very professional. I had my results very quickly and discreetly couldn't be happier with the service.

Quest Diagnostics

Open until 12:30 pm

Mon 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
SunClosed

8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 752318230 Walnut Hill Ln

4.43(577 reviews)

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After receiving my results, I called Quest Lab Testing and discussed the results with a consultation. This consultation filled in my knowledge gaps and made me more aware of my particular situation.

Labcorp

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Mon 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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8160 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 752318160 Walnut Hill Ln

4.54(591 reviews)

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