Where to Get a Covid-19 PCR Test for School, Camp, or Travel and How Much a PCR Test Will Cost in Arlington

We are traveling out of the country for Memorial Day, and I'm starting to panic about getting a negative Covid test before we go. Where do I go? What is the process? How much will it cost? These are all questions running through my brain. So I asked my amazing friend Kara Roberson for her help in this matter because she had recently gotten a test and knows all the things about testing. She wrote the below article with SO much helpful information and I'm so grateful! Hopefully everyone can benefit from her knowledge as much as I have!

If you aren't traveling for Memorial Day but are still looking for fun ways to celebrate with the kids, I just did a great article for Zulily all about celebrating the holiday to honor those servicemen and women who died while serving. 

Where to Get a Covid-19 PCR Test for School, Camp, or Travel and How Much a PCR Test Will Cost in Arlington

If you are traveling to a destination that requires a negative PCR Covid test, planning to send your child to the summer camps that require a negative test, or if your child goes to a school that requires a negative PCR Covid test if they exhibit one of the 11 symptoms to the right, then we have the run down for where to go to get a negative PCR Covid test.

What is a PCR Test?

A PCR test stands for polymerase chain reaction test. This is a diagnostic test that determines if you are infected by analyzing a sample to see if it contains genetic material from the virus. Many organizations have stated that they find it more reliable and so this is the test they require for proof of a negative result.

How Much Do Covid PCR Tests Cost?

The cost varies, starting from free to under $10 to hundreds of dollars, depending on whether your health insurance will cover the test, or if you will be paying.

Where to Get FREE Covid PCR Tests

You can get tested for free at all Curative sites. Go to HERE, enter your zip code and fill out the form to schedule your appointment. The first time we used them at the end of February, it took 48 hours to get results. In late March it took 48 hours. Your length of time will depend on how many tests are in their lab. Their website says you will receive the results digitally within 1-2 days.

Four Reasons I prefer the Curative Test:

1)      It is a mouth swab. It is NOT the somewhat painful nasal test.

2)      It is quick. I have now gone three times, and I have never had to wait.

3)      It is a drive thru. I don’t get out and wait with other people who may actually have Covid-19.

4)      I administer the test on my child while they watch. This is more comfortable for my child.

 

Where to Get a Quick Covid PCR Test

If you do not have 48 hours to wait on the negative Covid results, I recommend Community Med in Arlington. They switched from the rapid tests to the PCR tests and had results for me in an hour. It is the nasal swab test. They provide comprehensive COVID-19 Rapid PCR, Rapid Antigen, and Blood-Antibody testing.

They have clinic hours every day. Mon – Sat: 8am – 8pm and Sun: 12pm – 8pm. They are In-Network with most major insurances, have cash-pay – An amount will be collected at visit depending on which test is administered.

 

Other Covid Testing Locations

Urgent Care for Kids has locations in Arlington and Mansfield. They only test kids for Covid-19. They have online check in for kids here. If your insurance does not cover testing, they charge $150 for self-pay. They do rapid tests and PCR tests. Results for their PCR tests take 3-7 days.

CVS offers Rapid and Drive thru PCR lab testing which takes 1-2 days for results but may take longer if they have large volume of labs. If your insurance covers testing, it is free.

Urgent Care offers PCR testing with results typically taking 2-3 days to get results.

 

Where to Get a PCR Test in Dallas

Get a Free PCR Test for School, Work and Travelling at our Dallas Parkway Drive-Thru Site

If you are insured there is $0 co-pay; Highest Rated Service in the area, see testimonials below.

https://www.freecovidtestingtx.com/sites/dallas-parkway...

-Open 7 Days a Week: 7AM - 7PM

-Free Testing for All - Insured or Un-Insured

-Fast Lines, Quick 5-10 Minute Test

-Same Day Results for Tests before 12PM

-RT PCR Nasal Swab

-Rapid Antibody Testing Available.

(Monday-Sunday) 7 Days/Week - 7AM - 7PM

Note: We aim to deliver results within 24 - 48 hours however times may be impacted depending on surge bookings. You must have symptoms or have had exposure.

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I feel the two best PCR Covid Testing  options are the FREE Curative sites, or if you need it faster, I would use Community Med in Arlington. Have you had experience with other locations that you preferred? Let us know!

Kara Roberson is a Digital Marketer who loves marketing and learning new things.