How much does a flu test cost in Half Moon Bay?

The cost of flu test kits ranges from $18 to $24.50, with an average of $20. A flu test, on the other hand, can cost more or less based on a number of factors, including provider rates, geographic location, and whether or not your health insurance plan covers this treatment. Calling the testing firm directly is the most accurate way to find out how much a flu test costs.

Does insurance cover flu testing?

Flu testing is covered by many health insurance policies, especially if your doctor requests it because of your symptoms. Contact your health insurance provider directly to learn more about your benefits and flu testing coverage. Some flu testing firms will verify your insurance benefits for free to see if this test is covered by your plan.

How long after exposure to flu will you test positive?

You should get tested for the flu within three to four days of becoming ill, according to the CDC. It also warns that even if you don't have any symptoms or aren't yet experiencing them, you can spread the virus to others. On average, flu symptoms appear one to four days after the virus has entered your body.

How do they test for the flu in Half Moon Bay?

The flu can be diagnosed using a swab test or a nasal aspirate. For the swab test, your healthcare provider will take tissue and fluid samples from your nose or throat with a swab. For the nasal aspirate test, a saline solution is injected into your nose, and the sample is extracted with mild suction. Your sample may be sent to a lab for analysis, or test results may be available immediately.

How long does it take to get flu test results in Half Moon Bay?

Flu test results may come back straight away or take many hours or days, depending on the testing procedure used. The rapid flu test delivers results in 30 minutes on average, whereas results from flu tests sent to the lab take one to two days to arrive. The flu test provider will be able to provide you a more accurate time frame for receiving your findings.

What is a rapid flu test?

A fast flu test can determine whether you have the flu in less than 30 minutes. This test is quite handy because the results are available right away. This also gives you and your healthcare provider the opportunity to discuss the numerous treatment options available to you. Other types of flu testing must be sent to a lab, with results arriving within a few days.

How accurate is the rapid flu test?

The rapid flu test has been shown to have a higher percentage of false positives and false negatives than other types of flu testing, making it less accurate. If your flu test results are likely to be inaccurate or imprecise, your doctor may choose to perform a different type of flu test that requires lab analysis.

Where should I get a flu test?

A flu test is available in your doctor's office, as well as any pharmacy, drugstore, hospital, urgent care clinic, or other healthcare facility that offers it. The easiest way to find out where you can get a flu test is to use Solv's flu test directory. So you don't have to waste time looking for top-rated flu test providers in your neighborhood, Solv can supply you with a list of them.

How accurate are flu tests?

The rapid flu test is the most often used flu test, albeit it is not as accurate as other flu tests due to a high proportion of false positives and false negatives. If you're concerned about the accuracy of flu test results, request a non-rapid flu test from your doctor or flu test provider, which will be sent to a lab for analysis.

Can I do at-home flu testing?

Some manufacturers sell at-home flu tests with results that can be viewed on your smartphone, though you may need a doctor's prescription to utilize this service. There is also an at-home test that can establish whether you have COVID-19 or the flu, but you'll need a doctor's prescription and the findings must be sent to a lab. Inquire with your doctor about the accuracy and accessibility of at-home flu testing.

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AFC Urgent Care, Santa Clara

AFC Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

594 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050594 El Camino Real

4.74(567 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 1 time today on Solv.

Lady staff was very helpful and kind however i was charged more than the care and service that i received in that 1 visit . Tried calling the billing office and got a voicemail and never got a call back.

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Berkeley

Carbon Health Urgent Care

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

2920 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 947052920 Telegraph Ave

4.36(209 reviews)

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3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 9 times today on Solv.

Multiple issues addressed thoroughly. Great staff. No wait. Further follow up. Highly impressed.

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Campbell

Carbon Health Urgent Care

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

1760 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 950081760 S Bascom Ave

4.61(202 reviews)

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100% of patients recommend this clinic.

Still waiting for test results. Still waiting for test results.

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Albany

Carbon Health Urgent Care

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Nov 26Closed

1080 Monroe St, Albany, CA 947061080 Monroe St

4.71(220 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 5 times today on Solv.

My husband & I tested positive for COVID this AM. We both were able to very conveniently make online appointments for medical evaluations within 30 minutes of our requests. The UC Village-Albany Urgent Care clinic is modern and attractive with highly efficient, very welcoming, friendly, professional & personable administrative and medical staffs. All of the medical personnel have very kind and empathetic bedside manners and listened very well to (and heard!) and were responsive to our medical concerns and questions. We both were in and out of our appointments within 30 minutes. We are very appreciative and truly grateful to have your clinic so conveniently located near our home. Please keep up the great work!

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Market Park

Carbon Health Urgent Care

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

1411 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 951331411 Berryessa Rd

4.71(94 reviews)

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100% of patients recommend this clinic.

I am from out of state visiting in the area. I chose this facility from reading the reviews and roughly knew the area of the location. I made an online appointment. From the moment I walked into the facility, being seen and treated, I have nothing but praise and respect for the staff as well as the care I received. I’m this day and age and just visiting with having an unfortunate reason to be seen/treated I was completely satisfied. A little more pricey than I expected but what can I say? Thank you just the same for your professionalism.

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Corte Madera

Carbon Health Urgent Care

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

303 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA 94925303 Corte Madera Town Center

4.44(261 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 7 times today on Solv.

Easy to make an appointment and seen as scheduled. What one expects when seeking medical care. I rescind my original comments. I called the office and left a message to question if I needed a refill on prescription or come in. No response! Follow up care is poor.

mediNOW Urgent Care, Pleasanton

mediNOW Urgent Care

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nov 25 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nov 26Closed

5311 Hopyard Rd, Pleasanton, CA 945885311 Hopyard Rd

4.66(722 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 2 times today on Solv.

Easy check in. Short wait on the weekend. Staffs are very friendly. Doctors are professional.

STAT MED Urgent Care, Lafayette

STAT MED Urgent Care

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

3799 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 945493799 Mount Diablo Blvd

4.66(1.6k reviews)

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4:00 PM 4:40 PM 5:00 PM 5:20 PM 5:40 PM 6:20 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 7 times today on Solv.

The staff at Stat-Med is exceptional ! Friendly, knowledgeable , prompt ! Easy to schedule and check-in ! Debra , PA , was fantastic ! So thorough and caring- wonderful bedside manner. I would recommend Stat Med Urgent Care !

Carbon Health Urgent Care, Almaden Ranch

Carbon Health Urgent Care

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Nov 26Closed

5120 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA 951185120 Cherry Ave

4.66(172 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 2 times today on Solv.

The staff were exceptionally kind and respectful. I expected a frazzled front desk experience, but the person was superb!

CityHealth, Montclair Village Oakland, CA

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1970 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 946111970 Mountain Blvd

4.36(91 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 3 times today on Solv.

Why did you close the Montclair site? Open only on Wednesday for dermatology? Not good. People need urgent care. Not once a week. Open back up

Quest Diagnostics

Open until 4:00 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

127 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401127 N San Mateo Dr

4.52(585 reviews)

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I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.

Quest Diagnostics

Open until 11:30 am

Mon 7:00 am - 11:30 am
Tue 7:00 am - 11:30 am
Wed 7:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu 7:00 am - 11:30 am
Fri 7:00 am - 11:30 am
SatClosed
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1100 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA 940021100 El Camino Real

4.37(485 reviews)

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I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.

Labcorp

Open until 3:00 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

1828 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 940101828 El Camino Real

4.43(498 reviews)

Lab testing

Excellent customer service. Knowledgeably answered all questions. Appointment and billing were fast. Testing next day was on time and professional. Results available within 24 hours. Highly recommend.

Quest Diagnostics

Open until 12:00 pm

Mon 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tue 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wed 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thu 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Fri 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

120 S El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030120 S El Camino Real

4.17(567 reviews)

Lab testing

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Great discreet service, scheduled my visit and paid for for the test online not in Showed up at lab, checked in and was seen within minutes. Blood and urine were collected, test results came back quickly within 2 days because I did my test on a Friday. Quick, easy and cheap. Didn't have to wait for a visit to my PCP, and then get referral to lab.

Quest Diagnostics

Open until 4:00 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
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1100 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 940701100 Laurel St

4.22(553 reviews)

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I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.

Labcorp

Open until 3:00 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
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1048 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 940631048 El Camino Real

4.49(532 reviews)

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I would 100% recommend this company to anyone wanting to check their health status. The process was incredibly easy and done through certified labs. The results are frequently back by the next day.

Quest Diagnostics

Open until 4:00 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

1241 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 944041241 E Hillsdale Blvd

4.29(501 reviews)

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I would 100% recommend this company to anyone wanting to check their health status. The process was incredibly easy and done through certified labs. The results are frequently back by the next day.

Quest Diagnostics

Open until 11:30 am

Mon 7:00 am - 11:30 am
Tue 7:00 am - 11:30 am
Wed 7:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu 7:00 am - 11:30 am
Fri 7:00 am - 11:30 am
SatClosed
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525 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025525 El Camino Real

4.55(538 reviews)

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I came in one day without an appoint and waited two hours as a walk-in before I had to leave without being tested. I made an appointment through Quest Lab Testing for the next day, showed up on time, got tested easily and was on my way in 15-20 minutes. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Quest Diagnostics

Open until 12:30 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
SatClosed
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901 Campus Dr, Daly City, CA 94015901 Campus Dr

4.21(543 reviews)

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I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.

Labcorp

Open until 3:00 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat 7:30 am - 11:30 am
SunClosed

1440 Southgate Ave, Daly City, CA 940151440 Southgate Ave

4.39(551 reviews)

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I came in one day without an appoint and waited two hours as a walk-in before I had to leave without being tested. I made an appointment through Labcorp for the next day, showed up on time, got tested easily and was on my way in 15-20 minutes. Staff is friendly and helpful.

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