The "Do I currently have Coronavirus?" Covid Test in San Diego
Use a virus PCR swab test to confirm if you currently have a COVID-19 infection What will this test tell me? This test will check for current COVID-19 infection and tell you if you are currently infected. It is appropriate for individuals within 14 days of the onset of symptoms, or within 14 days of exposure to the COVID-19 Testing . What this test won't tell me This test will not tell you if you have recovered from COVID-19 and now have antibodies. The swab test is for live infection. Your body will take up to 21 days to make IgG antibodies in response to a COVID-19 infection; to test for the presence of antibodies. How does it work? Virus PCR tests are done by taking a swab from the nose and throat and sending it to the lab for analysis. We provide a home test kit, and you return your sample to the laboratory in the post. How long do the results take? The laboratory turnaround time is 24-48 hours from receipt at the lab, but we are not able to guarantee a result within a ...