Both the PCR and Rapid Antigen tests use a nasal swab sample to determine if you have an active COVID-19 infection.

The Rapid Antibody test uses a fingerstick blood sample to assess if you have antibodies to the virus that causes COVD-19 or the vaccine. A positive test result indicates it is possible that you have or previously had COVD-19 and that you have developed an antibody response to the virus or vaccine. A negative test result indicates that the antibodies to the virus that causes COVD-19 were not found in your sample.

Anyone can be tested, but if under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The testing is performed in a ventilated testing trailer which is a few steps above ground level. If you are not physically able to enter the testing trailer, please note on the "Appointment Confirmation Details" page and upon arrival our occupational health technician will assess what reasonable accommodations can be made to ensure you are able to test successfully.

You can be tested with or without symptoms. If you have no symptoms but have possibly been exposed, we recommend waiting 3 days from exposure to ensure accurate results.

Please bring your facemask, state ID, and health insurance card (if insured). For the fee-based testing options, we accept PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.

There is no out-of-pocket cost for the COVID-19 RT-PCR test. For the fee-based testing options we accept PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.

If you have insurance please provide your insurance information during registration and your insurance will be billed accordingly. You are not required to pay up front and will not receive a bill at any time.

When you arrive for your reserved appointment, please proceed to the HCI testing trailer and await instruction from our occupational health technician who will be wearing full personal protective equipment including gown, mask, face shield and gloves. You will be escorted into our ventilated testing trailer to complete a COVID-19 prescreening questionnaire and have your temperature taken (other accommodations may be required that include testing at your vehicle window). You will then move to the testing area where our technician will guide you through the process of collecting the necessary sample of respiratory material from your nose. The sample will be sealed and prepared for shipment to the laboratory. At the end of the test, a hand-out will be provided to you with next steps. All areas in the testing trailer are thoroughly disinfected between each appointment.

Click here for information on the testing process

When you arrive for your reserved appointment, please proceed to the HCI testing trailer and await instruction from our occupational health technician who will be wearing full personal protective equipment including gown, mask, and gloves. You will be escorted into our ventilated testing trailer to complete a COVID-19 prescreening questionnaire and have your temperature taken (other accommodations may be required that include testing at your vehicle window). You will then move to the testing area where our technician will guide you through the process of collecting the necessary samples of respiratory material from your nose. Two samples will be collected. One will be placed onto the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card or the CareStart COVID-19 Ag Cartridge to await technician interpretation and the other will be sent to the laboratory for RT-PCR analysis. The rapid test results will be available in approximately 15 minutes and the RT-PCR results will be available 24-72 hours after sample collection. All areas in the testing trailer are thoroughly disinfected between each appointment.

Our occupational health technician will obtain the necessary blood sample from your fingertip. The sample will be evaluated on-site and you will receive the results via email or phone in approximately 15 minutes. A positive test result indicates it is possible that you have or previously had COVD-19 and that you have developed an antibody response to the virus or vaccine. A negative test result indicates that the antibodies to the virus that causes COVD-19 were not found in your sample. However, it is possible for this test to give a negative result in some people with COVD-19. A negative result may also occur if you are in early states of a COVID-19 infection and your body hasn’t had time to produce antibodies to the infection.

For more detailed information about antibody testing please visit these CDC and FDA web pages:

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/serology-overview.html
• https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/antibody-serology-testing-covid-19-information-patients-and-consumers

For the free COVID-19 RT-PCR test, you will typically receive your results 24-48 hours after sample collection. In rare cases it may take up to 72 hours, depending on laboratory capacity. The laboratory will send an email to the email address you provided at the time of testing with a link to view your results.

For the STAT COVID-19 RT-PCR test you will receive your results by 11 AM the next day.

Click to view instructions for obtaining COVID-19 RT-PCR test results

For the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card rapid antigen test, results are available via the NAVICA website within 15-20 minutes. You must create your NAVICA account prior to arriving for your scheduled appointment.
For the CareStart COVID-19 Ag Cartridge rapid antigen test, results are available through E-mail and/or Text from SimpleReport Support.

If your test result is negative you can use your NAVICA website account to access an encrypted temporary digital NAVICA Pass, similar to an airline boarding pass. NAVICA-enabled organizations will be able to verify an individual’s negative COVID-19 test result by scanning the individual’s digital NAVICA Pass to facilitate entry into facilities.

For the Rapid Antibody test, results are available via email or phone in 15 minutes.

• If you test positive, know what protective steps to take to prevent others from getting sick.
  
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/What-Your-Test-Results-Mean.pdf
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/What-Your-Test-Means-Flyer-es.pdf
• If you test negative, you probably were not infected at the time your sample was collected. The test result only means that you did not have COVID-19 at the time of testing. Continue to take steps to protect yourself.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html#seek-medical-attention

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus

HCI offers several testing options to help you prepare for travel, event attendance or return to work.

• COVID-19 RT-PCR Test “STAT” (available M-F ONLY) provides laboratory results via email by 11 AM next day - $50.00
• COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test by Abbott provides results in 15 minutes and includes access to an encrypted temporary digital NAVICA Pass which is similar to an airline boarding pass and allows NAVICA-enabled organizations to verify your negative COVID-19 test results by scanning your pass, facilitating your entry to facilities such as airlines - $49.00
• COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test by CareStart provides results in 15 minutes and available through E-mail and/or Text from SimpleReport Support - $49.00
• COVID-19 RT-PCR Test provides laboratory results via email within 48 – 72 hrs. - FREE

If you need testing to return to work, please contact your employer to ensure you receive the correct type of testing.

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