A new COVID-19 rapid testing center – called Rapid Test Center – has opened at 252 Columbus Avenue, between 71st and 72nd Streets.
The last tenant at 252 Columbus Ave was Olive & Bette’s, which closed all of its NYC stores earlier this year.
Also now open: A Rapid Testing Center at 80 Riverside Boulevard
The tests at Rapid Test Center use both a front-of-nose and throat swab, and the company’s website states that results are expected within minutes.
They are also offering a “concierge” service and can have medical professionals come to you. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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The company states that the following precautions are being taken:
- Strict mask policy for all patients and staff at all time
- Proper PPE for testing procedures
- Lab equipment uses strict safety protocols
- Air handlers upgraded to increased filters (MERV-16 filters)
- Careful, repeated antiseptic cleaning of surfaces
States the website, “Rapid Test Center was created by MedPrep Group, a physician-owned and operated company specializing in medical planning and management for group events. MedPrep Group has helped events manage medical care in over 30 states as well as internationally.”
To learn more, please visit rapidtestcenter.us.
More: New + Coming Soon to the UWS
It says open at 7 am, I just went and stood outside for 30 minutes and there’s no sign of life inside. Sign on the window says open Tuesday. Any idea what *time* they’re supposed to open?
Yeah, but…. How much? No indication here and nothing on their website about how much it costs and insurance…
There is a section that says PRICING and the website states no insurance but they will give you a receipt so you can submit if you wish to do so . I went yesterday and it was great: $200 but you get the results back in 30 min. So grateful.
I emailed the contact listed here and got a prompt reply. 9-5 daily. $200 for result in 3-4 hours, $300 for a result in 15 minutes. Not sure insurance is applicable since insurance would rather pay for the normal 2-3 day test.
Thanks, Andrew!
I stopped by an hour ago. It’s $200 and they don’t accept insurance.
I got 2 cv19 tests in june and july for almost nothing due to my good health insurance. Won’t be using that place. That was more a PR piece than a news item.
The state of Maine for one requires the PCR test, so be aware if you need a test for traveling that the test used here may not suffice.
Preliminary data suggest that Abbott Labs’ ID NOW rapid test for COVID-19 may give false negative results, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in an alert.. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-informs-public-about-possible-accuracy-concerns-abbott-id-now-point
Enter this on Google…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Informs Public About Possible Accuracy Concerns with Abbott ID NOW Point-of-Care Test
That may change your mind about getting the rapid test.