We will bill your insurance for your COVID-19 testing. If you are uninsured, your COVID-19 testing may be covered by a government program.
Can I pay for the test instead of submitting to insurance or the uninsured program?
Yes, individuals have the right to order testing that they do not wish to submit to insurance or the government for reimbursement. For these individuals GoTestMeNow™ provides the option to conveniently order and pay online with a debit or credit card.
Diagnose active SARS-CoV-2 infection
Who should be tested?
You should be tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms, have come into contact with someone who you know is infected by the coronavirus, or meet criteria established by the CDC.
How is the Molecular Test administered?
A sample is taken by a doctor or other healthcare provider from the nose or throat using a swab.
How do I prepare for testing?
You do not need to do anything to prepare for the test. You do not need to fast or stop taking any medications before testing. Further instructions will be provided to you at the lab or in your test kit.
Diagnose immune response to SARS-CoV-2 exposure
Who should be tested?
You should be tested if you are not experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19; information about COVID-19 symptoms can be found on the CDC website.
How is the Antibody Test administered?
Testing requires a blood sample to measure the levels of antibodies.
How do I prepare for testing?
You do not need to do anything to prepare for the test. You do not need to fast or stop taking any medications before testing. Further instructions will be provided to you at the lab or in your test kit.
Your safety is our priority and Drive-thru testing has several advantages. Drive-thru testing promotes social distancing, prevents infectious individuals from entering an enclosed building, and offers efficiency and convenience. GoTestMeNow™ currently provides Drive-thru COVID-19 nasal swab active infection testing at our Farmingdale location.
*Nasal swab active infection testing is also available at limited Patient Service Centers. For Drive-thru or Patient Service Center testing, an appointment is necessary.
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Antibody testing is available at all of our Patience Service Centers - without appointment
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Test results will be provided through our secure patient portal.
An independent licensed physician will contact you directly if your results require prompt attention and will help determine next steps in care.
Your samples are tested at Enzo CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified clinical lab to provide accurate, high throughput, and fast test results.
Test results will be provided within 3 days through our secure patient portal.
What will my test results tell me?
A molecular test will confirm whether or not you are currently infected with COVID-19. If your results are positive, it is important to isolate immediately and continue to monitor your symptoms. If your results are negative, it means the virus was not present in the sample you provided.
What will my test results tell me?
An antibody test will show whether or not you have developed antibodies to COVID-19.
After receiving your results, you will have an opportunity to speak with a licensed healthcare provider who can answer any questions you may have about your test results and help determine next steps in care.
If your test results are abnormal, PWNHealth’s Care Coordination Team may attempt to contact you to notify you of your results and schedule a telehealth consult with a physician or other healthcare provider.
(If you have symptoms or tested positive in the past 10 days, choose Option A even if other scenarios apply)
This test checks for genetic material (viral RNA) produced by the virus. This determines if an individual is actively infected with COVID-19 and can spread it to others
This test checks for antibodies to COVID-19. If you've been exposed to COVID-19, your body produces antibodies as part of the immune response to the virus. This test cannot tell you if you have an active infection.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that was first detected in December 2019. COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus, which can cause mild to severe respiratory illness, was first identified in Wuhan, China, and has now spread globally, including in the United States. Those who have this disease may or may not experience symptoms, which range from mild to severe. COVID-19 spreads easily from person-to-person, even when an infected person is not showing symptoms. When an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, droplets containing the virus go into the air. These droplets can be inhaled or land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby, exposing them to the virus.
People may also be exposed to COVID-19 by touching their eyes, nose, or mouth after touching a surface with the virus on it. Although this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, researchers are still learning more about COVID-19.
Learn More: Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), World Health Organization (WHO)
Social Distancing, Isolation and quarantine are ways to limit your interaction with others to prevent the spread of disease.
Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. It includes:
Self-quarantine is separating individuals who may have been exposed to COVID-19 but haven’t been tested. They are separated for a brief period of time (14 days after possible exposure) to see if they develop symptoms.
Self-isolation is separating individuals with COVID-19 from people who are not sick. Individuals are separated for a period of time until they are no longer infectious.
If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, it is very important to stay home and limit your interaction with others in your household and in public.
PWNHealth provides clinical oversight and care coordination (including independent physician review of test orders) for COVID-19 testing programs nationwide. PWNHealth physicians use technology-assisted protocols to facilitate triage, evaluation, patient education and post-test telehealth consults to ensure patients proceed along the appropriate care pathway in a clinically sound manner.
No. PWNHealth is not a reseller or direct distributor of COVID-19 testing.
PWNHealth is required by law to report any positive COVID-19 molecular results to state or local health departments. You may be contacted to discuss who you’ve been in close contact with. It may be helpful to start thinking of the people you were in close contact with, beginning 2 days before your symptoms started (or if no symptoms, 2 days before you had your test taken). If you have additional questions, please contact your local health department or visit the CDC website .