COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 testing is recommended if you have COVID-19 symptoms or were in close contact with someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19. Burtson Katende, NP, and the team at Care10 Urgent Care in Henderson, Nevada, offer COVID-19 testing and management. Getting tested for COVID-19 may prevent others from getting sick. Call Care10 Urgent Care or schedule your COVID-19 testing online today. Walk-ins are welcome. Virtual consultations are also available.

What is COVID-19 testing?

COVID-19 testing checks for COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a strain of coronavirus. 

COVID-19 testing is one of the key elements in the fight against the spread of the virus. Getting tested may protect you and those around you from getting seriously ill.

Care10 Urgent Care is an urgent care clinic that offers COVID-19 testing.

When do I need COVID-19 testing?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends you get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms. Common symptoms of COVID-19 include:

• Fever
• Chills
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Body aches
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Stuffy nose
• Difficulty breathing 
• Loss of sense of taste or smell

You also need to get tested if you were in close contact with someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19. 

What happens during COVID-19 testing?

Care10 Urgent Care explains what you can expect during your COVID-19 test when you schedule your appointment. Your provider uses a nasal swab to collect cells and mucus from your nose for testing.

There are two types of COVID-19 tests: molecular tests and antigen tests.

Molecular COVID-19 tests

The molecular COVID-19 test looks for genetic material connected to the virus that causes COVID-19. 

Antigen COVID-19 tests

Antigen COVID-19 tests look for proteins (antigens) connected to the virus.

Antigen tests are rapid tests, providing results within minutes. Results from molecular COVID-19 tests may take 24 hours or longer.

After testing, Care10 Urgent Care recommends you stay away from others while waiting for your results, especially those at a higher risk of getting seriously sick. 

What do I do after getting my COVID-19 testing results?

Care10 Urgent Care explains what steps you need to take after your COVID-19 testing based on the results. If you test positive, you need to self-isolate and wear a high-quality mask to prevent those who live in your household from getting sick.

You also need to inform people you were in close contact with so they can get tested. Care10 Urgent Care can prescribe antiviral treatment for COVID-19 if you’re at risk of developing serious symptoms. 

Your provider also guides you on how to manage symptoms and when you can discontinue isolation.

You can also get your COVID-19 vaccine at Care10 Urgent Care.

Call Care10 Urgent Care or schedule your COVID-19 testing online today. Walk-ins are also welcome.