FastMed Urgent Care, one of the nation’s largest independent urgent care providers, has expanded reliable COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody testing to all of its 100+ clinics across North Carolina, Arizona, and Texas. Both tests are approved under the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization.
“There are still a lot of unknowns related to COVID-19 and FastMed strives to provide appropriate resources to keep our patients informed, said Dr. Lane Tassin, M.D., FastMed’s co-chief medical officer. “Providers at our clinics are well equipped to guide patients on whether the COVID-19 antibody or diagnostic test is appropriate for them.”
Additionally, FastMed created a free online self-assessment tool on the home page of FastMed.com to help direct patients to the most appropriate site of care, whether that be an in-person clinic visit, virtual visit via telemedicine, or a hospital referral, based on the patient’s answers to questions about their symptoms and medical history.
For patients with COVID-19 symptoms or possible exposure to Coronavirus, a diagnostic test is a good way to find out if you are currently infected and whether further isolation is necessary. A provider evaluation is recommended for patients displaying COVID-19 symptoms.
