Exer Urgent Care offers tests in Redondo for COVID-19
An Exer Urgent Care nurse collects a test swap from a drive-through patient. Photo courtesy of Exer Urgent Care Exer Urgent Care in Redondo Beach, at Pacific Coast Highway and Knob Hill Avenue, is offering drive-up COVID-19 testing for $70. Unlike blood tests for antibodies to COVID-19, Exer Urgent Care tests use nasal swabs to test for the presence of COVID-19. The swabs are sent to WestPac Labs and results are returned by email within 24-48 hours. The tests may be covered by health insurance. Exer Urgent Care works with PPOs, most HMOs, and Medicare. After the insurance company pays its portion, Exer Urgent Care bills the patient the balance. We took the test on Sunday. After clicking on a promotional email, we were connected by webcam to a receptionist, who asked about our insurance and symptoms (usually a sore throat, respiratory issues, fatigue and lack of smell and appetite). A doctor then joined the videoconference and again asked about our symptoms. Then we scheduled a 6:30 p.m. Sunday appointment, one hour after we initially made contact. We were told to call the clinic from the parking lot when we arrived. A nurse, dressed in full PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)…
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