COVID-19 Testing

Shortness of breath, a persistent cough, and other respiratory symptoms can be warning signs of a COVID-19 infection. At Wylie Walk In Urgent Care, comprehensive COVID-19 testing is available in the office to provide you with the accurate results you need to prevent the infection from spreading. The medical providers also offer care plans to manage an active infection and relieve any COVID-19 symptoms you currently have. Call the Wylie, Texas, office today to schedule diagnostic COVID-19 testing, book an appointment online, or visit the urgent care office as a walk-in.

What is COVID-19 testing?

COVID-19 testing is a diagnostic procedure to confirm an infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Two types of tests can detect the virus in adults and children:

Antigen tests

Antigen tests produce rapid results, typically within 30 minutes, to confirm a COVID-19 infection. This test involves a swab of your nasal passages to collect a sample of fluids for testing.

PCR tests

PRC tests check for the presence of viral genetic material of the COVID-19 virus. This test requires a diagnostic evaluation of nasal fluids in a medical lab, so your results will take longer.

Wylie Walk In Urgent Care offers in-office COVID-19 testing for children and adults. Confirming an active infection helps lower the risk of spreading the virus to others, especially those who are susceptible to severe illness from the infection.

When would I need COVID-19 testing?

Schedule an appointment or visit Wylie Walk In Urgent Care as a walk-in if you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19. These include:

• Fever
• Chills
• Cough
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Muscle aches
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Loss of smell or taste

The providers also recommend COVID-19 testing if you’ve had contact with a person with a confirmed infection. In some cases, you’ll need COVID-19 testing before you’re around people at high risk of severe COVID-related illness.

What happens during COVID-19 testing?

COVID-19 testing can be uncomfortable, but it doesn’t take long to complete. The Wylie Walk In Urgent Care staff insert a long swab into your nasal cavity or throat to collect a sample of fluids.

You might have a strong urge to sneeze or gag during the test, but this discomfort is over as soon as your provider removes the swab. They seal the sample in a tube and send it to a medical lab for PCR tests. If you have a rapid test, you’ll get the results during your visit.

If you test positive, the providers will recommend isolating yourself from others for at least five days. You should also get plenty of rest and drink extra fluids to stay hydrated until the viral infection gets better.

Any time you experience shortness of breath or other breathing difficulties, contact the office for further guidance. Call 911 or go immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room for medical attention if you encounter severe breathing problems.

Call Wylie Walk In Urgent Care today to schedule COVID-19 testing, book an appointment online, or visit the urgent care office as a walk-in.