Sickle Cell Testing Services at AFC Urgent Care Back Bay

Same-Day Sickle Cell Testing for NCAA Athletes in Boston

College athletes are required to complete sickle cell testing before the start of their season. If you need this test, AFC Urgent Care Back Bay has you covered. Our clinic provides simple blood testing for sickle cell disease, with results typically available within a few days. If you’re a college student at Boston University, Boston College, Suffolk, Northeastern University, or any other Boston-based college, visit AFC Back Bay for convenient sickle cell testing. Our clinic is conveniently located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, and we offer sickle cell testing on a walk-in basis with no appointment is needed—just walk in for same-day testing, or save your spot online in advance below.

Sickle Cell Testing for College Athletes near Boston, MA

The NCAA requires all college athletes to complete a sickle cell test prior to the start of competition. Sickle cell tests help determine whether an athlete has sickle cell disease, a condition that can cause serious health complications during intense physical activity. While not contagious, the condition can affect an athlete’s ability to safely participate in sports, so it is important to receive testing prior to the start of the season.

At AFC Urgent Care Back Bay, sickle cell testing is completed with a simple blood test that is sent to a certified outside lab for analysis. Results are typically ready in just a few days. Patients are welcome to walk into the clinic any day of the week for testing. We’re open every day from 8 AM and 8 PM and don’t require patients to schedule an appointment in advance.

Walk Into AFC Urgent Care Back Bay for Same-Day Sickle Cell Testing

At AFC Urgent Care Back Bay, we offer NCAA-compliant sickle cell testing to athletes on a walk-in basis. Our urgent care clinic provides sickle cell testing services 7 days a week, including on weekends, so that you can receive testing when it’s convenient for your schedule. Since insurance coverage for this test can differ, we provide affordable self-pay options. Stop by today, or call us at (617) 869-0500 to learn more.