covid-19 testing: PCR & Same day rapids

appointments & walk-ins accepted

PCR & same day Rapid tests.

No doctor referral needed.

Safe, secure & accurate testing

FAQs

What should i bring to the appointment?

  • Please bring your license, your insurance card & a completed waiver for each person being tested. The waiver can be downloaded here.

WHAT IF no appointments are available for the day/time i NEED A TEST?

  • Please call 410-205-7698 to speak with a member of our Care Team to schedule an appointment if an open slot is not available on the day you’d like to come in for testing.

how will i receive my results?

  • Rapid, RT-PCR & QUEST PCR Results: You can click “Get COVID-19 Test Results” at the top of this page to access your results. Step-by-step instructions can be found here.

  • QUEST PCR Results Only: QUEST PCR Results can also be retrieved through the secure MyQuest online portal or app. Instructions to create your MyQuest account can be found here.

when will i receive my results?

  • Rapid Results: Available within 30 minutes on the day the test was taken.

  • RT-PCR: Available within 1 hour on the day the test was taken. Available for $200. INSURANCE NOT ACCEPTED. SELF PAY ONLY.

  • QUEST PCR Results: Available in 1-3 business days.

Are All INSURANCEs ACCEPTed?

  • No. MedStar, JAI Medical and out of state Medicaid are NOT accepted under any conditions. If you have this insurance and want to be tested, you can pay out of pocket. See below for the fee schedule.

  • Maryland Physician’s Care and Amerigroup would like their members to get Rapid tests at participating in-network testing facilities. While we can perform the QUEST PCR test, these insurance providers will NOT cover the cost for Rapids rendered at our facility because we’re not an in-network provider. If you carry this insurance and need a Rapid, you can either pay out of pocket or contact the insurance company for a list of participating testing centers in your area.

  • NOTE: At times, BlueCross BlueShield will reimburse the member (patient) directly by sending them a check in their Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for the services we rendered. If that should happen, we will invoice the member for the amount of the check ONLY.

  • If you do not have insurance, the CARES ACT will NO LONGER cover the cost of your COVID-19 testing (for a Rapid or QUEST PCR test). This means:

    • Effective immediately you will need to pay out of pocket for Rapid or RT-PCR testing. Please refer to the fee schedule below for the cost. Note, we no longer provide QUEST PCR tests for uninsured clients.

  • Participating insurance carriers typically cover both the Rapid and QUEST PCR tests but you may have a co-pay. Please check with your insurance provider BEFORE GETTING TESTED to determine if you will have an out of pocket cost associated with your visit. Note: We do NOT accept insurance for the RT-PCR.

  • NOTE: The out of pocket fee schedule is as follows:

    • Rapid - $100

    • RT-PCR - $200

do you test kids?

  • Yes. Our practitioners have tested thousands of kids. We have the experience & technique to collect samples from kids that yield accurate COVID-19 test results with little fuss or discomfort.

what should i do while i wait for my results?

  • Please self quarantine until you receive your test results.

what do my test results mean?

  • Click here to review guidance from the CDC explaining what each result means.

WHAT TYPE OF TEST DO you OFFER?

  • A Clean Start offers two different COVID-19 tests. The sample for both is collected with a nasopharyngeal swab that is placed in the nose. The tests are:

    • PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test. This molecular based testing is considered the gold standard due to its sensitivity in detecting an active COVID-19 infection.

    • Rapid or RAT (rapid antigen test). This diagnostic test, suitable for point-of-care testing, can detect the presence or absence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.