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No appointment needed. Simply walk in a WellNow center of your choice or, if preferred, schedule your visit now.
Check In at WellNow
Bring your ID and feel free to use the QR code at the center for contactless registration.
Get Results In Your Pocket
Check your phone for a text with a link to view your results on the portal when ready.
Testing Times for PCR Results
Most COVID-19 PCR tests return results within 24 hours, and the rest return within 48 hours. See below for current 24-hour return rates in your area.
- NY: Albany= 96% / Buffalo = 99% / Rochester = 99% / Syracuse = 100% / Utica = 99%
- IL: Chicago = 99% / Southern Illinois = 89%
- OH: Cincinnati = 95% / Cleveland = 98% / Columbus = 97% / Dayton = 99%
- MI = 97%
For the most updated info on PCR results, visit our patient portal directly. (Please do not contact the centers for updates.)
New York
Buffalo
Rochester
Finger Lakes
Southern Tier
Syracuse/Watertown/Oswego
Utica/Rome/New Hartford/Oneida
Albany
Illinois
Chicagoland Area
Southwest Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Cincinnati
Dayton
Columbus
Columbus South
Cleveland
FAQ
What is the cost of COVID-19 PCR Results?
- For patients with insurance:
Most insurance plans cover COVID-19 testing under the CARES Act. Please contact your insurance carrier for full details on your coverage, as individual plans can vary. Base visit, co-pays, and other necessary service charges may apply. - For patients without insurance:
COVID-19 PCR testing for patients without insurance is $100 in addition to the base visit charge of $130. Any other medical services received, such as X-rays or diagnostic testing, will result in additional charges. Testing for travel and events only: COVID-19 PCR testing for the purpose of travel or events is $100 in addition to the base visit charge of $50. Payment is due at the time of service. If you’d prefer to pay in installments, we offer an interest-free “buy now, pay later” option that allows patients to pay their bill over time in four installments.
When will I get my results?
Tests administered at WellNow centers, by the times below, will return results within 24 hours. All other PCR results will be returned within 48 hours.
For the most updated info on PCR results, visit our patient portal directly.
Please note that all positive COVID-19 PCR swab test results will receive a direct phone call from one of our team members.
How do I get my results?
You will receive a text notification confirming we received and are processing your sample, as well as a second text notification when your results are ready. Please login to the Patient Portal to ensure you can access when your results are ready. Login instructions can be found here.
What happens if my COVID-19 result is positive?
All positive COVID-19 PCR swab test results will receive a direct phone call from one of our team members.
What treatment options are available for COVID-19?
In October, 2020, the antiviral drug Veklury (also known as Remdesivir) was approved by the FDA for use in hospitals for the treatment of certain COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization. Veklury is administered as an I.V. and is not available in urgent care settings.
Antiviral oral pills, Molnupiravir (developed by Merck/Ridgeback Biotherapeutics) and Ritonavir (developed by Pfizer), have both been submitted to the FDA for emergency use authorization. If approved, the antiviral pills could be available by prescription only, for certain high-risk patients who receive a positive COVID-19 result, by the end of 2021.
Antiviral drugs are taken by mouth for five days starting soon after a patient with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and at least one risk factor for developing severe illness tests positive for the virus.
Who is eligible to receive antiviral treatments?
Does WellNow offer antiviral treatments such as Remdesivir?
Learn more about our COVID-19 testing or get your results.