ABOUT OUR COVID-19 PCR TEST
We use real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) as a form of Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) to detect the presence of SARS-Cov-2 viral RNA in anterior nasal and nasopharyngeal specimens. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends this type of sensitive laboratory test to identify the virus that causes COVID-19 in respiratory specimens. The test has been granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the FDA
FREE COVID TESTING FOR PATIENTS WITH VALID INSURANCE*
We perform specimen collection & Covid-19 PCR testing at our laboratory.
Please Contact Us to schedule your appointment.
TEST FOR TRAVEL, SYMPTOMS, OR PEACE OF MIND
Our Covid-19 PCR test meets the travel requirements of almost every destination1. Patients should confirm their travel requirements before booking a test for travel. If you’re traveling from the USA to another country and are unsure of the travel requirements, please reference the US Embassy website for the country you are traveling to for more information.
Covid-19 PCR Test Pricing Information
Test Name
SARS-Cov-2 (Covid-19), Qualitative NAAT2
Description
A PCR test designed to detect the virus that casus Covid-19 in respiratory specimens.
Price
No Cost with qualified insurance3. SunCoast will bill your health plan or the government. Zero out-of pocket patient responsibility is expected for medically appropriate testing ordered by an authorized provider.
WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU ARE TESTED?
- If you test positive for COVID-19, see If You Are Sick or Caring for Someone.
- If you test negative for COVID-19, you likely were not infected at the time your specimen was collected. However, that does not mean you will not get sick or become infected. It is possible to be very early in your infection at the time your specimen is collected and to test positive later, or be exposed later and then develop illness. In other words, a negative test result does not confer immunity or rule out getting sick later.
- CDC expects that widespread transmission of COVID-19 in the United States will occur. You should continue to practice all the protective measures recommended to keep yourself and others free from illness. See the CDC’s guidelines on How to Protect Yourself.
Learn More about our Covid-19 test by reading the patient Fact Sheet
- Even with its best effort to supply up-to-date information, SunCoast does not make any guarantees as to the accuracy of the information available through the travel links on its website. Please check with your airline and destination to be sure you have the correct testing done to be able to travel.
- This test is also offered as part of two additional testing panels: a) SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19) and Respiratory Viral Panel, Qualitative NAAT; b) SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19) and Pathogen Panel, Qualitative NAAT
- SunCoast may charge a cash rate in the absence of a provider order or valid patient insurance. This rate is subject to change based on test availability, demand, and national reimbursement rates. SunCoast may request patient Social Security information if CARES act billing is appropriate.