Coronavirus Testing

The COVID-19 diagnostic test checks for a current infection by detecting the genetic material of the virus in respiratory secretions. You should get tested if you are experiencing symptoms or if you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive.

The COVID-19 rapid antibody test is available for patients who have never been symptomatic or have been symptomatic but have recovered from acute illness for 2 weeks. The test requires a provider evaluation and is not used to diagnose a current COVID-19 infection. A negative result does not rule out infection and does not imply or confirm that you have developed an immunity to the COVID-19 virus. It only indicates a likelihood that you’ve had exposure to or were infected by the virus in the past.

West Madison Urgent Care accepts most insurance plans and will bill your plan if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 or have COVID-19 symptoms. Your deductible or copay may apply depending on your plan benefits. At the time of care, you will be asked to pay your co-pay or deductible. Many insurance plans do not cover a COVID-19 test for work, travel or curiosity. If your insurance does not cover a COVID-19 test for these reasons, the cost is $179.00 for a rapid test and/or $199.25 for a PCR test. West Madison Urgent Care will still bill your insurance as a courtesy, and will refund the amount paid if your insurance plan reimburses the visit.

If you’re uninsured, your COVID-19 test will be covered under the CARES Act if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 or have COVID-19 symptoms. If you’re uninsured and are seeking a COVID-19 test for work, travel or curiosity, you will be charged $179.00 a rapid test and/or $199.25 for a PCR test.

If you’re experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, it’s important that you also get tested.

Coronavirus symptoms can range from mild to severe and include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

They will typically appear between 2 and 14 days of when you’re exposed to the virus.

In addition to limiting lobby wait times,  we are committed to providing the highest level of care and our sanitization procedures are highly effective against COVID-19.

West Madison Urgent Care is proud to continue helping our communities in the fight against COVID-19 by offering COVID-19 vaccines and boosters at our West Madison Clinic. The vaccine is safe and effective against COVID-19 and is your best line of defense in keeping yourself and your family safe from getting sick.