Covid Testing

COVID testing is a vital step in protecting yourself and others from complications the COVID-19 virus can cause. At Direct Wellness RVA, comprehensive COVID testing is available for adults and adolescents for an affordable, monthly membership fee. Grace Beers, PA-C, MSPAS, creates a personalized care plan using evidence-based therapies to treat symptoms of an active infection and minimize your risk for COVID-related health issues. Call the Midlothian, Virginia, office today to schedule COVID testing or book an appointment online.

What is COVID testing?

COVID-19 is a contagious, viral infection that primarily attacks the respiratory system, but the virus can also affect other systems throughout the body. COVID spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets in the air produced by coughing, sneezing, laughing, and talking.

Current strains of COVID-19 typically cause mild symptoms similar to a cold or flu. Immunocompromised people, including those with a chronic disease and the elderly, may be susceptible to severe, COVID-related illness, long-term health complications, and premature death.

Direct Wellness RVA offers COVID testing for adults and adolescents to identify the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the body. Testing ensures you get the treatment you need to prevent serious illness and helps stop the spread of COVID to others.

Grace offers custom care plans to ease respiratory issues and other COVID symptoms. She also discusses your options for COVID vaccinations to protect against additional infection. An affordable, monthly membership fee covers testing and related medical care costs.

When should I schedule COVID testing?

Schedule COVID testing at Direct Wellness RVA if you have been in contact with anyone with an active COVID infection. You should also get tested if you develop symptoms of COVID, such as:

• Fever
• Sore throat
• Tiredness
• Muscle aches
• Persistent cough
• Shortness of breath
• Runny nose or nasal congestion

COVID-19 can also cause digestive issues like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

If you have a positive COVID test, you should isolate yourself from other people until your symptoms resolve and a follow-up COVID test is negative to minimize the spread of the virus.

How does COVID testing work?

There are several types of COVID tests available at Direct Wellness RVA to confirm or rule out an infection, including:

Antigen tests

COVID-19 antigen tests detect proteins from the SARS-CoV-2 virus in saliva collected from the nasal passages. Antigen tests provide rapid results but are less sensitive than other testing methods.

Molecular (PCR) tests

PCR tests are more accurate than rapid antigen tests and work by detecting minuscule amounts of genetic material from the SARS-CoV-2 virus in nasal fluids or blood.

Grace also offers antibody tests that identify antibodies the immune system produces in response to a COVID infection to confirm previous exposure to COVID-19.

Call Direct Wellness RVA today to schedule a COVID testing appointment for yourself or your child. You can also book a consultation online.