COVID-19 Testing & Information
Providing Effective & Accurate Results
Excel ER provides comprehensive COVID-19 testing and information and the surrounding areas. During this unprecedented time, we will remain your trusted healthcare provider and will give you clear and easy direction should you have symptoms of COVID-19, may have had close contact exposure to the virus, and want to be tested.
We offer rapid COVID testing, however, we are not considered a free designated testing facility. If you’d prefer to visit a testing center please check Texas Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Available Options:
For our insured patients, Excel ER follows government guidance and insurance companies when it comes to waiving copays and related cost-sharing (i.e. deductibles) as it relates to COVID-19 testing and treatment. *Please note that Excel ER is an emergency room and is required by our state license to bill your visit as an emergency room visit.*
If you have COVID symptoms:
- You will be seen by a doctor who will then recommend the direction of testing and care you receive. If insured, your insurance will be billed as above.
- If you're not insured, we offer reasonable self-pay rates. A standard visit for a test is $200 and includes being seen by our Physician.
If you have no symptoms and need to be tested for work/school/sports or travel:
- You will need to choose the cash price option below as insurance companies are not typically covering the testing fee if you are asymptomatic.
Types of Testing Offered
Please note that there is a severe strain nationwide on testing kits.
- Rapid Antigen Test: $175 cash price or insured see above
- PCR or Molecular testing: $210 cash price or insured see above – This test is considered a more accurate test. It involves a nasal swab and is a “send out” which normally takes 2-4 business days depending on how backed up the lab is. You will be contacted once we have the results.
- Rapid PCR Test $210: Abbott ID Now analyzer. A rapid test with gold standards accuracy.
No Appointment Necessary
It is important to note you may not experience COVID-19 symptoms until 2 to 14 days after exposure.
These are the most common symptoms of coronavirus:
- Dry cough
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Sore throat
- Loss of smell/taste
- Body aches
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Nausea/vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Bluish hue to lips or face
If you have been exposed to a person known to have COVID, and you do not have symptoms, we recommend that you self-quarantine at home and seek testing 4-5 days after exposure. It often takes this long for the infection to be detected by routine lab testing. If you have tested negative, you should still self-quarantine for 14 days from the day of suspected exposure as it can take anywhere from 2-14 days to come down with symptoms of this infection.
If you have questions about how we are ensuring the safety of our community, call us at (903) 500-7321.
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
Quality Care When It Matters the Most-
“Highly recommend. They did all they could to get my little one to feel better.”
- L. Payne -
“The doctor and nursing were very professional. Absolutely the best clinic I have ever been to and strongly recommend this place.”
- Ryan B. -
“Great experience and super friendly staff. Stopped in for a COVID-19 test and they had me in and out promptly and provided many resources I could use to follow up.”
- Mark O. -
“The staff very helpful and were not at all rushing me. I came in with multiple symptoms and they were very thorough at checking on all possibilities. Very patient and friendly.”
- Sonya S. -
“Once I arrived the check-in was fast, once the nurse and doctor got to work on my toe it was a quick process to get me back on my feet and out the door on my way...good as new.”
- Erik H.
