Covid testing in tv
 

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.

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

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

COVID-19 Testing & Locations | Walgreens Find Care

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Testing at TVH
 

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!

COVID-19 Testing
 

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.

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

I'm sure Wawa would love those calls.😩

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 🤪

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

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.

Paramount Urgent Care

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

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.

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

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.

Quest Labs.

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.

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.

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.

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?

COVID 19 testing
 

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.

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

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.

Free Same Day Covid Test Results - www.TVHRapidtest.com
 

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

Because they want the test done