COVID RT-PCR Testing Available in Houston with 24 Hour Turnaround
Call us ahead to make an appointment today (same day appointments available) or you can walk in to one of our clinics in Houston, Texas or Saddle Brook, New Jersey to do a test.
Anyone age 10 or older can get tested. Minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Walk in or call us ahead to make an appointment (same day appointments available)
- Insurance card and proof of identity are required
- Upon arrival, follow instructions posted at the site. Average turnaround time for receiving results from Covid RT-PCR test is 24 hours.
Test conducted is a Covid RT-PCR test which only tests for active coronavirus infection. We can also conduct antibody test, which indicate whether the patient was infected with Covid in the past.
Sample is collected of your nasal secretions by inserting a swab into your nostril approximately 1 inch into the nasal passage (midway) with the most visible drainage or the nostril that is most congested if drainage is not present. The swab is rotated several times, removed gently and this process is repeated on the other side.
Covered patients should not have any out-of-pocket costs, but you should check with your health insurance to confirm before scheduling a test. If you have health insurance, you must bring your card with you to the test site.
Referrals are not required.
Yes. Appointments can be made by calling us or by visiting HoustonCovidTest.us
