North Woodmere Medical Care offers COVID-19 Molecular PCR Nasal Swab Test and Serum (Blood) Antibody testing!
Are you experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or think you may have had COVID-19 in the past and would like to be tested?
COVID-19 PCR (nasal swab) home testing is performed in patients 5 years and above
- Simply call the office at 516-791-9010 to inform us about your symptoms or reason for COVID-19 test. You will be screened and asked to complete a COVID-19 screener and all on-line preregistration forms. The two tests offered will be explained as well as the differences between them.
- You will then have the opportunity to schedule a telemedicine evaluation. Informed consent will be explained and obtained. You will also receive a consultation and COVID-19 education, counseling, guidance on next steps and follow-up. The cost is $75.00. The processing of all specimens collected for COVID-19 and sent to Northwell Health Lab is covered by insurance.
- You will then have the opportunity to schedule an appointment for COVID-19 testing at home Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
- Patients and household members are required to wear a mask.
- All COVID-19 testing will be sent to Northwell Health Labs and results are available within a few days.
- Dr. Hausmann will contact you to explain your results, guidance on next steps, provide COVID-19 education and counseling and give you the opportunity to ask any questions.
- Dr. Hausmann will also personally call each patient to follow-up to see how you are feeling and give you another opportunity to ask questions.
- The Sofia Rapid Antigen Test for COVID-19 can only be done at North Woodmere Medical Care.