Please read below FAQ for more information regarding these COVID-19 tests offered at NYP.
Rapid Test: Administered via a nasal swab.
PCR Test: Administered via a nasal swab.
Serum Antibody IgG (Blood Test): Administered via a blood sample.
Rapid Test and PCR Test: This test will detect if you are actively infected with the COVID-19 virus.
Serum Antibody IgG (Blood Test): This test will detect if you have had prior exposure to or infection with COVID-19 and have built antibodies for the virus. For most viral illnesses, a positive antibody means prior exposure to a virus and possible immunity to future infection. As COVID-19 is a novel (new) infection, it is unclear if a positive antibody offers immunity. NYP recommends universal precautions (Hand washing, social distancing and masks when appropriate).
Currently, NYP is experiencing an average wait time of less than 30 minutes.
Rapid Test: You should expect to receive your results within approximately 15 minutes. Your results will be provided via a printed document.
PCR Test: The average turnaround time for PCR (Nasal Swab) lab results is currently 3-5 days, but can take longer depending on lab partner and other factors. We will contact you with your results.
Serum Antibody IgG (Blood Test): Please allow a minimum of 3-5 days to receive your results.
All Serology (Antibody) and Molecular/PCR tests are sent to our commercial lab partners.
For Rapid Testing, we use the BD Veritor platform which has FDA Emergency Use authorization.
Per the CARES Act, NYP is not collecting copayments for COVID-19 related visits. NYP does not bill for lab testing and inquiries regarding lab bills should discussed directly with the lab partner.
If you have specific concerns, you may want to call your insurance provider ahead of your visit to confirm they will cover the cost of your NYP visit and test.
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Rapid Test
Negative
-Asymptomatic: Continue to exercise universal precautions such as social distancing, quarantining, frequent hand washing, wearing of a mask or face cloth in public, and other CDC guideline recommendations.
-Symptomatic: A confirmatory PCR test will be sent to an outside lab to ensure result accuracy. You should quarantine at home until your PCR result is available.
Positive
-Asymptomatic: You are recommended to isolate for 10 days from the day of the test. You may end your isolation period after 10 days assuming you either remain symptom free or any symptoms you develop are significantly improved AND you have not had a fever for 24 hours (without using fever reducing medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen).
-Symptomatic: You are recommended to self-quarantine for 10 days from onset of symptoms. After 10 days, you may return to work provided your respiratory symptoms (ie cough, runny nose) are improving AND you are fever-free for 24 hours (without using fever reducing medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen).
PCR Test
Negative: Continue to exercise universal precautions such as social distancing, quarantining, frequent hand washing, wearing of a mask or face cloth in public, and other CDC guideline recommendations.
Positive: You are recommended to self-quarantine for 10 days from onset of symptoms. After 10 days, you may return to work provided your respiratory symptoms (i.e cough, runny nose) are improving AND you are fever-free for 24 hours (without using fever reducing medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen).
Serum Antibody IgG (Blood Test)
Regardless of your results, you should continue to exercise universal precautions such as social distancing, quarantining, frequent hand washing, wearing of a mask or face cloth in public, and other CDC guideline recommendations. Remember, COVID-19 is a new infection, and it is unclear if a positive antibody definitively offers immunity.