Sickle Cell Testing at AFC Urgent Care Bedford

Walk-In Sickle Cell Testing for Athletes in Massachusetts

College athletes are required to complete sickle cell testing before the start of their season. If you need this test, AFC Urgent Care Bedford has you covered. Our clinic provides simple blood testing for sickle cell disease, with results typically available within a few days. No appointment is needed—just walk in for same-day testing, or save your spot online in advance below.

Sickle Cell Testing Available near Bedford, MA

The NCAA requires all college athletes to complete a sickle cell test in order to compete. This test helps determine whether an athlete has sickle cell disease, a condition that can cause serious health risks during intense physical activity. While not contagious, the condition can affect an athlete’s ability to safely participate in sports.

Sickle cell testing is completed with a simple blood test and sent to a certified outside lab for analysis, with results typically ready in just a few days. Patients are welcome to walk into the clinic any day of the week between 8 AM and 8 PM for testing—no appointment required.

Walk Into AFC Urgent Care Bedford for Convenient Sickle Cell Testing Services

At AFC Urgent Care Bedford, we make it easy to receive sickle cell testing compliant with the NCAA. Our walk-in clinic in Bedford, MA, provides sickle cell testing with no appointment needed, 7 days a week. We have short wait times, and accept walk-ins 7 days a week. Since insurance coverage for this test can differ, we also provide affordable self-pay options. Stop by today, or call us at (781) 430-8161 to learn more.