COVID-19 Update

Walk-In Lab wants to reassure our customers that we remain open for business as will LabCorp and Quest patient service centers. We will continue to generate lab orders simultaneously with purchases and provide prompt results.

Our business hours, staffing, and excellent customer service will not be affected.

Information Regarding COVID-19 Testing

This test is to be performed only using respiratory specimens collected from individuals who meet CDC clinical and/or epidemiological criteria for COVID-19 testing.
Only a Healthcare Provider can collect the specimen necessary to test for COVID-19.
LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics DO NOT currently collect specimens for COVID-19 PCR testing at their patient service centers. They do collect COVID-19 Antibody testing at their patient service centers.

Your Safety and Well-being are the top priority at LabCorp and Quest Diagnostic Patient Service Centers.

LabCorp

Quest Diagnostics

Lab personnel are wearing masks and additional protective clothing
Disinfecting surfaces and washing hands with greater frequency
Providing masks for visitors upon request
Providing additional training to employees in the necessary safety measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus
The first business hour of each day is reserved to serve people over the age of 60 and with serious underlying conditions
“Wait where you’re comfortable” program. Follow the simple steps below to participate in this program:

Make an appointment online and provide your cell phone number. A confirmation page with your appointment details will be sent to you.
Once onsite, use your confirmation page to check in from your mobile device and wait in your vehicle or other nearby location.
When we’re ready to see you, you’ll receive a text message to meet the technician at the LabCorp check-in area. Please note that message and data rates may apply.

Lab personnel are wearing masks and additional protective clothing
Added space between chairs and limiting the number of people in the waiting room.
Disinfecting surfaces and washing hands with greater frequency
Providing masks for visitors upon request
Providing additional training to employees in the necessary safety measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus
The first business hour of each day is reserved to serve people over the age of 60 and with serious underlying conditions
Coming Soon: Wait By Text. You can wait for your appointment wherever you want by opting in for our Wait by Text Program.

Signs & Symptoms of COVID-19

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Headache
Bone or joint pain
Sore throat

Seek immediate medical care if you develop emergency warning signs including:

Difficulty breathing
Chest pain or pressure
Bluish lips or face

What Can You Do To Stop The Spread of Coronavirus?

Wash your hands frequently (read our new blog on hand washing tips)
Maintain social distancing
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Cough and sneeze into elbow or tissue and then dispose of tissue immediately
Stay home if you’re sick
Disinfect surfaces
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Helpful Resources

CDC website
CDC Informational Videos
CDC Factsheets and Print Materials
World Health Organization (WHO)
U.S. State Department