Types of COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know

Quick Care Med Urgent Care

COVID-19 is an RNA virus, which is the genetic code of the virus. RNA is an unstable molecule that can replicate and mutate quickly depending on their need to survive, and they spread rapidly from person to person. Antibodies can inhibit these actions in RNA viruses and create a biological environment that prevents the replication of the virus altogether or makes it difficult to do so.

COVID-19 antibodies are proteins found in the blood that help to fight infection through immune function. Researchers have developed a precise antibody test for COVID-19. The blood test looks for specific antibodies that are fighting or fought the coronavirus, as opposed to the common cold or seasonal flu. Below is a chart explaining the differ types of tests.

Here’s how the process works in 3 easy steps:
1. Schedule a telemedicine appointment first by visiting www.quickcaremed.com/telemedicine/

2. One of Quick Care Med’s providers will see you via your computer, tablet or smartphone, to screen you for the COVID-19 Coronavirus and to determine eligibility for testing.

3. Scheduled patients will be tested at a specified clinic location drive-thru.

Your safety and wellness are Quick Care Med’s number one priority. Please reach out to them at (844) 797-8425 if you have any questions, concerns or if you need assistance.

In addition to COVID-19, Quick Care Med is also seeing urgent care patients as usual, but ask that if you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, that you schedule a telemedicine appointment. All patients are asked to wear a face covering when entering the building and the seating is arranged, so that all patients are kept at a safe distance from each other. Quick Care Med has also implemented even stricter disinfection protocols to keep their entire office and waiting area sanitized. Please be respectful of other people’s personal space and keep your children close to you while in the waiting area and treatment rooms.

Quick Care Med Walk-In Clinic & Urgent Care is a comprehensive urgent care clinic with multiple specialties to serve you. Quick Care Med has locations in Marion (Dunnellon and Ocala), Citrus (Crystal River, Inverness, Beverly Hills, and Homosassa), Levy (Williston), & Alachua (Newberry) counties that provides immediate walk-in treatment to pediatric and adult patients for illnesses and injuries, wellness exams, and employer health services.

At Quick Care Med, they understand that illness and injuries can happen outside of the normal 9 to 5. That’s why they provide Fast, Easy, and Affordable® urgent care with the convenience of extended hours, including weekends and holidays!

From the common cold to a broken bone, Quick Care Med Walk-in and Urgent Care revolves around getting you back to feeling good!

More information about the QCARD*
Life happens and if you don’t have health insurance, things can get pricey rather quickly. Luckily the QCARD is an alternative to conventional health insurance giving you access to the Quick Care medical professionals with ease and affordability. The QCard is a program based for self-pay patients or anyone without medical insurance. Quick Care Med always takes the lead in finding innovative ways to help their communities and their patient demographic. They implemented this program to offer a well-needed resolution for so many individuals and families.

Who can benefit from the QCARD program?
Almost anyone without medical insurance will find QCARD to be a valid answer to their healthcare needs. For example:

1. Headaches
2. Influenza or colds
3. Injuries or trauma
4. Asthma or allergy Issues
5. Twisted ankle
6. Your child has a bad cold or is colicky.
7. And the list goes on and on

*QCARD’s copay is $10 per visit. Average medical office visits can be hundreds of dollars.

To find out more about the QCARD program, please visit Quick Care Med online at quickcaremed.com or stop in today.

4 Locations in Ocala
3415 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
(On Silver Springs Blvd. across from Publix)

8119 SW State Rd 200, Ocala, FL 3448
(Just past Walgreens)

6341 N US 441, Ocala, FL 34475
(Across from John Deer)

NEW LOCATION: Chiefland
2205 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, FL 32626

Quick Care Med
Walk-In Clinic & Urgent Care
844-797-8425
www.quickcaremed.com