While COVID-19 tests are free, you are responsible for the cost of any ER or urgent care visit.įor children with symptoms, please contact your Sharp Rees-Stealy physician. Please do not visit a Sharp Rees-Stealy urgent care location for a COVID-19 test without first speaking with your primary care team. Patients experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms can also schedule a virtual urgent care visit. The fastest way to communicate with your Sharp Rees-Stealy doctor’s office is through FollowMyHealth. If you are experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms or are concerned you were exposed to someone with coronavirus, contact your primary care team, who will recommend the best next step for you. If you need a COVID-19 test and don’t require medical care, walk-in testing sites are available across San Diego County. Learn about testing options for San Diego Unified School District.īack to top of page Can I get tested at a Sharp emergency department or Sharp Rees-Stealy urgent care? Check with your district for specific testing site details. Some school districts are offering COVID-19 testing sites for students, teachers and staff.
We encourage you to use FollowMyHealth® or the patient portal your doctor uses to communicate with your providers and learn your test results.īack to top of page What are community resources for testing?įree tests and walk-in tests are available through the following community and health care partners: If the sample is positive, Sharp will notify Public Health Services and a care plan will be determined. In some cases, you will be instructed to self-test under the guidance of a caregiver. If your doctor orders a COVID-19 test, you will receive instructions on where to go and one of our caregivers will take a nasal swab and send it to a Sharp laboratory. How do I request documentation of my COVID-19 test results from a Sharp location?.Will my health plan cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests?.Is there a fee for COVID-19 screening or testing?.Can I get tested at a Sharp emergency department or Sharp Rees-Stealy urgent care?.What are community resources for testing?.If you do not have one, you can easily make one from a piece of cloth and two rubber bands.Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 testing. Put on a cloth face-covering or mask or cloth face covering before leaving your home.Practice “social distancing” by avoiding mass gatherings and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet) from others when possible.Inform the operator of your COVID-19 concern if you call 911.Ask for instructions regarding accessing the care site. Contact a local urgent care center or emergency department if you feel it is an emergency and you cannot wait.Seek advice from your regular healthcare provider to determine if a medical evaluation is needed.Be aware of ways to manage respiratory symptoms.If you do not have a regular healthcare provider, call 85 to schedule an in-person or virtual visit with a primary care physician.Īs always, if you develop symptoms of a respiratory infection, you should: If it is not an emergency please seek advice from your regular healthcare provider to determine if medical evaluation is needed.
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