Note: Medical Offices of Manhattan do not test or treat anyone under 18 years of age; This includes all COVID Tests. We also do not perform any Rapid RT-PCR COVID Testing.
The latest CDC published that symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC claims it will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. The CDC also advises on seeking medical attention when emergency warning signs occur for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
**This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.**
Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.
Quick Facts:
- Purpose: Present infection
- Method: Swab
- Result in: 2-3 days
- Test: Hologic, Roche
- Cost: Covered by most health insurances or self-pay fee of $100
- FDA Emergency Use Authorization
*Consultation is covered by most major insurance providers
The COVID RT-PCR Test detects the genetic material of the virus using a lab technique called polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This test can also be called a PCR test. A health care worker will collect fluid from a nasal swab. You will be able to see results in three to five days if sent to an outside lab. The FDA approved certain COVID-19 at-home test kits, available only with doctor approval. The sample is then mailed to a lab for testing. We highly recommend consumers against buying unapproved home tests. This may be inaccurate and unsafe.
You should get COVID RT-PCR Test if you:
- Think you may have COVID-19, but there is no rush to get results.
- No need for immediate results. Willing to wait 2-3 days.
- Would potentially like insurance to cover the test.
For More Information on COVID Testing for You Organization, Contact:
On-Site Testing and Workplace Testing for COVID
