Walk-In Rapid COVID-19 Testing | Hickory, NC

COVID-19 results in as little as 15 minutes

AFC Hickory provides rapid COVID-19 testing seven days a week with no appointment required. Patients are welcome to walk in and are seen in the order they arrive. Please note that all COVID-19 testing patients must be evaluated by a licensed medical provider. AFC Urgent Care is not a mass testing facility.

COVID-19 Testing at AFC Urgent Care

Rapid PCR COVID-19 testing for travel is available without an appointment. Travel testing is offered Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are arriving with a large group, we ask that you call ahead at (828) 419-1105.

Travel-related COVID-19 testing is currently being accepted.

Hickory, NC COVID-19 Testing Information

Common COVID-19 symptoms include fever, chills, shaking with chills, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, diarrhea, dry cough, shortness of breath, and a new loss of taste or smell. To learn more about reducing your risk and protecting yourself, please visit our COVID-19 safety resource page.

What to Expect During Your Visit

• Step 1: Upon arrival, please wear a mask and check in at the front desk. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Patients are asked to maintain six feet of social distancing at all times.
• Step 2: After check-in, you will be asked to return to your vehicle to wait. You will receive a text message when it is time to come inside and proceed to an exam room.
• Step 3: An AFC Urgent Care medical provider will evaluate the patient, order the appropriate COVID-19 test, and review results once available.
• Step 4: An AFC team member will provide discharge instructions as you exit the clinic.

Why a Full Medical Evaluation Matters

Health officials recommend a complete medical evaluation alongside COVID-19 testing. If a COVID-19 test result is negative, symptoms may be caused by another underlying condition that still requires treatment. If the test result is positive, patients may have complications such as low oxygen levels or fluid in the lungs without realizing it.

As noted by a New York City emergency room physician during the height of the pandemic, COVID-19 pneumonia can develop before patients feel short of breath. Oxygen levels may drop dangerously low before noticeable symptoms appear, making early evaluation and monitoring essential.

Whether you need rapid results for travel, peace of mind after an exposure, or care for COVID- 19 symptoms, AFC Urgent Care in Hickory, NC is here to help. Our walk-in clinic offers fast, reliable COVID-19 testing along with a full medical evaluation to ensure nothing is overlooked, so you can get answers, treatment, and guidance all in one visit.