COVID-19 Diagnostic

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham is performing COVID-19 diagnostic testing seven days a week for patients Cheltenham, Oak Lane, Wyncote, Melrose/Elkins Park, Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, Germantown & Northwest Philadelphia areas. COVID-19 is a virus that affects the upper respiratory systems that was originally detected in late 2019; since then, variants such as Delta, Omicron, BA.2, and others have arisen. The most effective way to diagnose a case of COVID-19 and its variants is through a nasal swab test, which is offered at AFC Urgent Care after an in-office visit. Testing options include a free antigen test as a part of a provider visit, send-out PCR tests, and rapid PCR tests (rapid PCR tests are self-pay only and Medicaid plans are not eligible).

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Symptoms of COVID-19 may vary widely from case to case, with patients testing positive while asymptomatic to experiencing severe symptoms including chest tightness and shortness of breath. Patients can contract COVID-19 by direct contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus or through community spread, when you are unsure when you were exposed. Symptoms of the virus may include:

• Dry, persistent cough
• High fever over 102 F
• Shortness of breath
• Recent loss of taste and/or smell
• Chest and nasal congestion
• Muscle, head and full body aches

COVID-19 Swab Diagnostic Testing in Cheltenham, PA

If you have exhibited any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, pre-register a visit with AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham today! We offer a free antigen test with a visit and also offer Rapid PCR and send-out PCR alternatives. For more information, call our center today.

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