COVID-19 Rapid Testing for Employers in Merced, CA

If an employee comes to work with Covid-19 symptoms, the CDC recommends you separate them immediately from other employees. Send them home and/or advise them to get tested as soon as they can. If they came into close contact with their colleagues, we recommend they get tested as well. After the appropriate time spent recovering at home, they can return to work normally. Symptoms that could potentially be from Covid-19 include:

• Loss of smell
• Loss of taste
• Fever
• Cough
• Chronic fatigue
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain
• Headache
• Chills
• Dizziness or fainting
• Rash or body discoloration
• Irritated eyes or pinkeye
• Irregular bowel movements

There are two types of Covid-19 tests you can get done. We recommend getting a rapid test first and a lab test to confirm the rapid test. If you live in Merced, CA, you can call our clinic or book an appointment online for rapid covid testing.

Rapid Testing

Rapid testing is a great option for super fast and easy Covid-19 results. You can get results within 15 minutes and it can be done at home, at a clinic, or in schools. Rapid testing is affordable, efficient, and highly accessible among most communities. These tests look for antigens in your body that cause Covid-19 and are more likely to come back accurately if you are currently showing symptoms. Rapid testing is fairly accurate but has proven to give false negative and false positive results which is why we recommend getting further testing done.

Laboratory Testing

Laboratory testing takes up to 3 days to get results back and is almost %100 accurate making them a more reliable option. PCR testing, otherwise known as a polymerase chain reaction test, doesn’t actually look for antigens like a rapid test does. Instead, PCR tests analyze and look for the genetic material of SARS-CoV-2. These tests are much more accurate and are thoroughly examined by medical experts.

The employer’s duties during the pandemic are to create a safe environment for their employees and be as accommodating as possible in these unprecedented times. The physical and mental well-being of your employees should be your number one priority. In the case of a Covid-19 outbreak at your company, it is your responsibility to report confirmed cases and follow the CDC outlines.

To protect your employees and prevent a Covid-19 outbreak from occurring at your company, follow these guidelines:

• Allow work from home options when you can
• Keep your employees away from your offices if they are sick or showing any symptoms of • Covid-19
• Practice physical distancing
• Wear a mask when required
• Wash your hands!
• Clean and disinfect workspaces throughout the day
• Follow CDC guidelines
• Follow the guidelines of your state

If you are worried about having Covid-19 and are showing symptoms, contact Getwell Urgent Care. Our friendly reception can help answer any further questions you may have about our clinic and Covid-19 rapid tests. We would be more than happy to talk with you and discuss how you can keep your employees safe. Rapid testing is a great way to start. Call us today or schedule an appointment online, or Visit our clinic conveniently located at 650 W. Olive Ave Suite B Merced CA 95348. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Merced CA, Atwater CA, Livingston CA, Chowchilla CA, Turlock CA, Ballico CA, Delhi CA, The Grove CA, Bear Creek CA, Planada CA, Le Grand CA, and Athlone CA.