If you have COVID-19 symptoms or known exposure, you should take test regardless of vaccination status.
Home antigen tests are a quick and easy option if you're having symptoms of COVID-19. A positive result is considered reliable if you have symptoms. If you test negative but are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you should contact your primary care doctor to determine if further testing is recommended. If you don’t have a doctor, contact Ohio State Immediate Care to be evaluated for COVID-19. Extraction Kits
Rapid at-home tests are readily available at most retail pharmacies, such as CVS, Kroger or Walgreens.
If you haven’t taken a rapid test or are unsure of the results, contact your doctor to be evaluated for COVID-19.
If you don't have a primary care provider, call 614-293-3200 to be scheduled at one of our Immediate Care locations for evaluation and testing.
Your doctor can evaluate you for COVID-19, and may recommend enhanced testing called polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, there are several steps you can take to protect others and aid your recovery:
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