Covid testing in tv

[Laker14]

I've been here for a week, and have been invited to see an aging and beloved relative. The family would be more comfortable with the visit were I to get a (negative) COVID test before I visit.

Where can I go to get one? Also, if anyone has some experience to share with me as far as how quickly the results were available, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

[Kenswing]

I've been here for a week, and have been invited to see an aging and beloved relative. The family would be more comfortable with the visit were I to get a (negative) COVID test before I visit.

Where can I go to get one? Also, if anyone has some experience to share with me as far as how quickly the results were available, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance.
I'm not in TV yet so I can't tell you where to go, but I was working on a job recently that required daily Covid tests. We had results in about 20 minutes.

[vintageogauge]

It's only good for one day as you can test positive a day after you tested negative. Food for thought.

[Dan9871]

Where can I go to get one? Also, if anyone has some experience to share with me as far as how quickly the results were available, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

Check with Walgreens or CVS. Both are giving Covid Tests.

COVID-19 Testing & Locations | Walgreens Find Care (https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ban=covid_testing_hp_cause4)

[kathyspear]

There was a place set up outside next to Wawa on 441 (near the hospital) that was doing them in the last week or so. Not sure if they are still. I imagine you call Wawa and ask them.

kathy

[Cupcake57]

I've been here for a week, and have been invited to see an aging and beloved relative. The family would be more comfortable with the visit were I to get a (negative) COVID test before I visit.

Where can I go to get one? Also, if anyone has some experience to share with me as far as how quickly the results were available, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance.
Walgreens by Rohan Rec has a drive thru testing site. Remember there are a lot of false negatives and some false positives. As another poster stated, you could be exposed to COVID on your way home from testing.

[EdFNJ]

Walgreens by Rohan Rec has a drive thru testing site. Remember there are a lot of false negatives and some false positives. As another poster stated, you could be exposed to COVID on your way home from testing. Or a false positive or false negative which is common with the "fast" tests.

[Nucky]

TVHCOVIDTEST.COM will bring you to The Villages Health site. Result given the same say and it is self-administered. I recommend it.

[Girlcopper]

I've been here for a week, and have been invited to see an aging and beloved relative. The family would be more comfortable with the visit were I to get a (negative) COVID test before I visit.

Where can I go to get one? Also, if anyone has some experience to share with me as far as how quickly the results were available, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance.
Walgreens, CVS. But why bother. Negative today could be positive tomorrow. Its a waste of time

[Tomptomp]

Donate blood. They test you and give you results in two days.
“ One Blood “ near the hospital and Spanish Springs

[La lamy]

There was a place set up outside next to Wawa on 441 (near the hospital) that was doing them in the last week or so. Not sure if they are still. I imagine you call Wawa and ask them.

kathy

Yes it's a drive in on 441 just west of WAWA on the north side. It's been going on this week as far as I can see. Agree with comment that once you get the results (don't know how long it takes) you could have caught Covid without knowing it. I think distancing will always be the safest route still. Virtual hug to you all.

[crash]

Check with Walgreens or CVS. Both are giving Covid Tests.

COVID-19 Testing & Locations | Walgreens Find Care (https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ban=covid_testing_hp_cause4)

These tests take about 2 days to get results. You need to quarantine till you get it back.

The Villages Health offers the quick test takes 15 minutes to get results.

[crash]

Walgreens, CVS. But why bother. Negative today could be positive tomorrow. Its a waste of time

That is why you need to quarantine from the time you take the test until you meet your relative to ensure you stay negative.

[StateRobinbird]

I've been here for a week, and have been invited to see an aging and beloved relative. The family would be more comfortable with the visit were I to get a (negative) COVID test before I visit.

Where can I go to get one? Also, if anyone has some experience to share with me as far as how quickly the results were available, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

The Villages Health has free testing in their parking lots. Must register first (on website). You do your own swab. Results in 15 min. Easy Peasy!

[eeroger]

I've been here for a week, and have been invited to see an aging and beloved relative. The family would be more comfortable with the visit were I to get a (negative) COVID test before I visit.

Where can I go to get one? Also, if anyone has some experience to share with me as far as how quickly the results were available, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

Paramount Urgent Care on 466 has COVID-19 testing. They offer same day results within 3-4 hours. I know 2 people who got their testing done there. Go early - sometimes there is a long wait.

[Bobobrien]

TheVillagesHealth. Com. Test at the Colony health parking lot: results in a few hours.

[BlackhawksFan]

There was a place set up outside next to Wawa on 441 (near the hospital) that was doing them in the last week or so. Not sure if they are still. I imagine you call Wawa and ask them.

kathy

I'm sure Wawa would love those calls.😩

It's still open appears to close by 4 or 5 pm though

[merrymini]

I do not understand. If the masks work, why not just wear one while visiting?

[FromNY]

Paramount Urgent Care on 466 has COVID-19 testing. They offer same day results within 3-4 hours. I know 2 people who got their testing done there. Go early - sometimes there is a long wait.
Also get the antibody test. You may have antibodies but were asymptomatic. And wear a mask social distance when you visit. Ask the person you are visiting what they are comfortable with. Maybe sitting outside vs a closed in space.

[FromNY]

Also get the antibody test. You may have antibodies but were asymptomatic. And wear a mask social distance when you visit. Ask the person you are visiting what they are comfortable with. Maybe sitting outside vs a closed in space.

[ts12755]

My results took 11 days to get back. Also, it's a snap shot. You could be covid free, then 2 days later you have it.

I'd say just make sure you aren't feeling sick, wash hands, wear a mask, and stay back 6 feet or more.

Or do a video call or zoom talk.

[Bacimom]

My husband and I were both tested at the Walgreens by Lake Deaton Publix & Rohan Rec center. Go online to Walgreens to register. We did so the day before the test. It is a drive thru, self administered test. We were emailed results in 2 hours. My tip-register for the first appointment after their lunch break. Super fast! Second tip from our daughter in healthcare at Columbia Presbyterian in NYC: blow your nose right before doing the swab. You’ll get the most accurate sample without digging up there for brain matter. 🤪

[Rzepecki]

These tests take about 2 days to get results. You need to quarantine till you get it back.

The Villages Health offers the quick test takes 15 minutes to get results.

From personal, recent experience, I know Walgreens emails results to you in 2 hours.

[Bill1701]

Get a blood oxygen sensor. They cost about $15-$20. One symptom specific to Covid-19 is a drop in blood oxygen level. Any reading below 95 is cause for concern, but the virus will cause a drop to around 90.

[giorgio1948]

I've been here for a week, and have been invited to see an aging and beloved relative. The family would be more comfortable with the visit were I to get a (negative) COVID test before I visit.

Where can I go to get one? Also, if anyone has some experience to share with me as far as how quickly the results were available, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance.
Paramount Urgent Care

[Mark.devlin]

Call 352-689-4675 to schedule test with Sumter County Dept of Health. It’s free.

[rmd2]

The one next to WAWA on 441 near Cracker Barrel is still open and there is no appointment needed. I didn't get mine there but I got my results in 1 day.

[Sugar952]

Walgreens on Kristine way , they tell you you will get your results within 72 hours but we had them in about 30 minutes , it’s an easy test you just have to swap both nostrils 10 times with a long cotton swab and go in 1 inch to get a good sample, you can make an appointment on line or go there they sometimes give them without an appointment good luck and prayers for your friend

[cynjim]

You can go to your Doctor or I think the clinic across from Freedom Pointe is doing covid testing. Rapid testing can take about 2 or 3 days but not always accurate. Swab testing not sure how long but much better results.

[airstreamingypsy]

Quest Labs.

[Villages Kahuna]

I believe all The Villages Heslth offices are testing and you don’t have to be a patient of their doctors. I also think the tests are free.

Call ahead to verify.

[Kathe]

Got one yesterday. Any of the villages health centers even if not a patient. Must have appt. results in 2 hours. Also Walgreens, cvs and paramount urgent care. Do search on next door.

[Carlsondm]

If positive, quarantine until you test negative using the highest reliability test. Fast and cheap tests may not provide the highest reliability. Sick COVID nurses are still getting the swab test. Results in 24-48 hours. If you test positive with a fast test, always do a recheck with a better test. Check with you doctor on this if it makes you feel better.
The chances of being exposed if you distance and mask are much, much less than those who don’t. Test, distance, and assume many of the people walking around here are positive .. because the numbers are still climbing in Florida. We are in the third amplification stage and because of attitudes, it likely will keep climbing. Food for thought.

[Mhollowaygleasom]

Got tested at Colony within the Villages at noon and had results by 1:30 via email. Easy, drive through process.

[Laker14]

Got tested at Colony within the Villages at noon and had results by 1:30 via email. Easy, drive through process.

I saw a tent in the Colony Rec Center parking lot, with a few folks waiting in line, the other day. Is that what you are talking about?

[justjim]

Walgreens, CVS. But why bother. Negative today could be positive tomorrow. Its a waste of time

OP, wants to visit a relative so I understand why he would want to be tested for COVID 19. If he is careful (quarantines) following the test and visits relative following a negative result he would have a “peace of mind” visit with his relative. Nothing is perfect or 100%. I was tested for personal reasons and had negative results within 24 hours. CVS in Wildwood is my recommendation. Good luck.

[Rosebud1949]

And folk wonder why the virus spreads and people die. Why take the risk

[golf2140]

A week or so there was a test site set up by the Sheriff's annex on 466. It was free. Take a ride up on a week day. They called with my results a few days later.

[Mendy]

I've been here for a week, and have been invited to see an aging and beloved relative. The family would be more comfortable with the visit were I to get a (negative) COVID test before I visit.

Where can I go to get one? Also, if anyone has some experience to share with me as far as how quickly the results were available, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

Go to TVHRapidtest.com. Free testing, same day results. Multiple locations. We have used this multiple times.

[Girlcopper]

I do not understand. If the masks work, why not just wear one while visiting?
Because they want the test done

[Dlbonivich]

Paramount on the corner of 466 and Rolling Acres Need an appointment. It is a rapid test site

[yankygrl]

Walgreens on Kristine way , they tell you you will get your results within 72 hours but we had them in about 30 minutes , it’s an easy test you just have to swap both nostrils 10 times with a long cotton swab and go in 1 inch to get a good sample, you can make an appointment on line or go there they sometimes give them without an appointment good luck and prayers for your friend
I have friends who used this Walgreens, 10 days and they had to go over there to finally get results. In the mean time they went to another site and got retested...this one got results that day, NEGATIVE. The results at Walgreens - first they couldn’t find them then Positive.

[chrissy2231]

The Villages Health Rapid COVID-19 Screening - Currently Unavailable (https://tvhcovidtest.com/)

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Unless your going right to the visit and don’t have any human contact or touch anything I don’t see the point

[Linda Taranto]

I go to help with my husband's care in a Memory Care Facility and I get a test every two weeks. Not required any longer, but makes me feel better. I go to the 441 Urgent Care located across 466A from Colony Plaza. Results usually take two to three days.

[DAVIDW5084]

I've been here for a week, and have been invited to see an aging and beloved relative. The family would be more comfortable with the visit were I to get a (negative) COVID test before I visit.

Where can I go to get one? Also, if anyone has some experience to share with me as far as how quickly the results were available, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

My wife and I had Covid tests done at Walgreens on Rt. 44 near Morse and had our results back in 2 hours. No cost if you qualify by answering a series of questions. Having diabetes and high blood pressure or any heart issue will meet the requirement as will other health issues.

[newyorkmaya]

I've been here for a week, and have been invited to see an aging and beloved relative. The family would be more comfortable with the visit were I to get a (negative) COVID test before I visit.

Where can I go to get one? Also, if anyone has some experience to share with me as far as how quickly the results were available, that would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

I used TVHRapidtestcom. Sign up Sun for Mon test. They list locations and times available. Pick one. Go to location. They registr you and you take the test. If AM test you will have results in email by afternoon. Painless

[Holpat39]

The CVS pharmacies in The Villages does free testing. Go to their web site, give your information, pick a date, go to the drive through, they hand you a kit, pharmacist gives you instructions, you place it back in the bag, put into the bin outside the window. You are done. You get results back in 2 to 3 days on the internet. Easy, fast and efficient.

[jdrahaim]

On 441 nears Lowe’s there is a tent that does COVID testing with results in 15 mins.