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These tests have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and meet the agency’s accuracy requirements for emergency use. The antibody tests used at UCHealth are among the highest-quality, most accurate tests available. Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. A negative test means you probably do not have COVID-19 at the time of the test. A positive test means that you likely have COVID-19. A fluid sample is collected by inserting a nasal swab into your nostril, and taking fluid from the back of your nose.

The nasal swab PCR test for COVID-19, is an accurate and reliable test for diagnosing COVID-19. COVID-19 virus detection nasal swab test (PCR test) There are two ways to test for COVID-19, PCR testing and antigen testing (also called rapid or home tests). Please check with your insurance for details. Many insurance providers cover COVID-19 testing.If you have an order for a test from a provider, please go to your local testing site during operating hours.UCHealth’s COVID-19 testing sites require all patients to have an appointment or an order from a provider.PCR tests are considered the most accurate tests available. UCHealth only offers PCR COVID-19 tests.If you don’t see any available times, please check again later. COVID-19 tests are also available for people who do not have symptoms but need a test for work, travel, or because they were recently in close contact with someone who tested positive.

COVID-19 tests are most urgent for people experiencing symptoms including fever, shortness of breath or new cough, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting or diarrhea, or for patients with a provider’s order (for example, a required test for a scheduled surgery).