Covid Testing at ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care
ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care proudly offers COVID-19 PCR, rapid antigen, and antibody testing at all locations.
- No appointment required
- No referral required
You do not need an outside referral or order from your primary care provider to receive testing at any of our centers. Our onsite provider will evaluate you to determine the most appropriate test for your needs.
Please note
- ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care centers do NOT offer drive-through testing.
- Rapid antigen results are available in as little as 15 minutes.
- PCR & rapid antibody test results are typically available within 24-48 hours. However, depending on Quest Diagnostic lab testing volumes, timeframes vary and may exceed this time range. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Which Test Should I Get If I Do Not Have Any COVID-19 Symptoms?
ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care recommends PCR testing for all asymptomatic patients because of the test’s higher accuracy.
While we offer rapid antigen testing, it is important to understand that this test is less sensitive and may produce a false negative.
Asymptomatic patients can still request the rapid antigen test, but our providers may recommend a subsequent PCR test to confirm the rapid antigen results.
If you do not have symptoms, it is best to wait at least five days after your exposure to get tested. If you get tested too soon, the PCR test may not be able to detect the virus.
Our top priority is the health and safety of our patients, communities, and teams. Rest assured, we take extra safety measures to ensure all patients seeking urgent care services for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries can be safely cared for at any ClearChoiceMD location.
How Much Does COVID-19 Testing Cost?
The fees for COVID-19 testing vary based on whether you are paying out-of-pocket or using your insurance benefits.
Where Can I Find My COVID-19 Test Results?
COVID-19 PCR and antibody test results are typically available within 2-3 days and may be accessed from Quest Diagnostics by creating a MyQuest account.
Rapid antigen results are typically available within 15 minutes and may be accessed at your selected ClearChoiceMD location.
Please note COVID-19 test result timeframes are estimates only. These can fluctuate depending on our Quest Diagnostic lab test volumes.
Visitor Policy
The health and safety of our patients and team is our top priority. Out of this concern, all visitors (with some exceptions) accompanying a patient are prohibited from entering our facility.
Exceptions to this policy are
- Parents of underage children
- Caregivers of elderly patients
- Guardians of disabled adults
Mask Policy
At ClearChoiceMD, we ensure the safest possible experience for our patients and our team.
This includes requiring all patients and approved visitors to wear a face mask. You must have your face mask on when you arrive and keep it on during your entire visit unless otherwise directed by a provider.
All patients, ages two years and older, must wear a mask to be evaluated and treated inside our centers. This safety measure is enforced at all ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care locations in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont for your protection and the protection of our team and other patients.
If you don’t have a mask, we will happily provide one.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs
What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is very contagious and spreads quickly from person to person.
How can I help prevent the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19?
You can help decrease the spread of respiratory infections like COVID-19 by,
- Wearing a well-fitting mask in public spaces
- Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow
- Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and objects
- Staying home and avoiding contact with others until you are fever-free for at least 24 hours (without taking any fever-reducing medication) and at least ten days have passed since your symptoms first appeared
- Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
- Following all public health guidelines
How does COVID-19 spread?
COVID-19 primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. It can be transmitted In several ways, including.
- Close contact transmission—being within about six feet of an infected person
- Airborne transmission—inhaling respiratory droplets that become airborne when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes
- Surface transmission—touching surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
- Droplet transmission—contact with respiratory droplets from an infected person
- Person-to-person transmission—close personal contact with an infected person (e.g., shaking hands, touching, kissing, or sharing utensils or drinks
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Common symptoms of COVID-19 include
- Fever or chills
- Persistent 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
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.
It is important to note that symptoms can—and do—vary from person to person. Some infected individuals may also remain asymptomatic (showing no symptoms).
Additionally, symptoms can appear between two and 14 days after your first exposure to the virus. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, please seek medical advice and get tested.
COVID-19 Active Infection and Antibody Testing at ClearChoiceMD
All ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care centers offer COVID-19 active infection testing and COVID-19 antibody testing between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week.
We can also help determine which COVID-19 test is best for your unique situation.
In addition to COVID-19 testing, we provide several urgent care testing services and treatment for a broad range of non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
If you need urgent medical care, please find a ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care center near you and save your spot in line. We have 21 conveniently located urgent care centers throughout Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Get the latest on COVID-19 here
For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19, contact your state health department or visit the CDC COVID-19 website at cdc.gov/COVID19.
NH Department of Health
For COVID-19 questions or to report symptoms, dial 211 or 603-271-4496
VT Department of Health
For COVID-19 questions or to report symptoms, dial 211 or 802-863-7240
ME Department of Health
For COVID-19 questions or to report symptoms, dial 211 OR 800-821-5821
