From the CDC: “There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans… The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Spread is more likely when people are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).”
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#Basics

Thrive Alabama currently offers rapid COVID Antigen testing, in addition to PCR testing for those with a negative rapid test.

We are specifically using the COVID-19 test by Assurance Scientific Laboratories out of Birmingham, AL. 

Rapid COVID testing results are available in 15 minutes and will be provided to you at the time of your COVID testing visit.  PCR results are generally available within 1-5 business days.

Please review with your primary care provider if you have any specific concerns (e.g. you had symptoms and/or believe you were exposed*), but in general, face coverings and social distance with anyone outside of your household are recommended in public regardless of test results, though quarantine from the public is recommended if one has possibly been exposed to COVID-19 or isolation if you have symptoms (or test positive). 

You will need to review with your employer and/or primary care provider to determine when you can return to work.

Please see the CDC guidelines on quarantine vs isolation.

*Exposure includes being within 6 feet of someone when not wearing a mask, particularly if that individual is known to be positive, though during community spread, which is ongoing in Madison County, exposure can involve any such interaction with a member of the community.

Please visit the CDC’s website for information about quarantining, especially if living with others in your household. In general, the CDC notes that quarantine is necessary to “keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from others. Quarantine helps prevent spread of disease that can occur before a person knows they are sick or if they are infected with the virus without feeling symptoms. People in quarantine should stay home, separate themselves from others, monitor their health, and follow directions from their state or local health department”.

Please contact your primary care provider to review further. Also reference the CDC guidelines.

We do not routinely recommend repeat testing. Please review with your primary care provider.

We are not performing antibody testing. Rather we perform PCR (or diagnostic) test.

Yes, if you have insurance, it will be billed to your insurance.

You may get the test.  You may qualify for a sliding fee discount based upon your financial circumstances.  Please inquire when scheduling for an appointment or at check-in.

You will receive a letter at the testing site with name of person & date tested