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COVID-19 Testing Available at Midwest Express Clinic

Your health and safety are our top priorities and we remain dedicated to informing you about our COVID-19 services while ensuring you receive necessary care and information. Explore our range of COVID-19 services, learn about testing options, and find helpful resources in this comprehensive guide.

Rapid Antigen Testing is Now Available! Learn more in the FAQ below.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Midwest Express Clinic is not currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine. We will provide more updates as supplies and information regarding the vaccine become more available. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Types of COVID-19 Tests

At Midwest Express Clinic, we offer a variety of COVID-19 testing options to suit your needs:

Rapid Antigen Testing: Receive quick results in just 15 minutes.
PCR Nasal Swab Testing: The most accurate test to confirm the presence of the COVID-19 virus, often required for work, school, or travel.
Antibody Testing: Determine your COVID-19 antibody status, with rapid results available in 15 minutes.
Test Result Turnaround Times: Rapid testing results in 15 minutes.

PCR nasal swab results generally by the end of the next day, though some may take longer due to capacity and staffing.

COVID-19 Testing Eligibility

COVID-19 test results are returned within 15 minutes for rapid testing. Most results for the nasal swab test will return by the end of the next day. However, please note that some results may return later due to capacity/staffing.

We are committed to ensuring accessible testing for everyone. Midwest Express Clinic offers COVID-19 testing to:

Anyone who wants to rule out COVID-19, regardless of symptoms.
Individuals with any exposure to COVID-19, even if they are asymptomatic.
Frontline or essential workers and first responders, with or without symptoms.
Employees with employer requests for testing.
Individuals with an order for testing.

You may receive testing at our provider’s discretion if you do not provide criteria. Register online at your nearest testing location for your convenience. If you’re interested in learning more about antibody testing, you can do so here!

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Rapid Testing for COVID-19

Midwest Express Clinic now offers rapid antigen testing at all our locations. This test, approved for emergency use by the FDA, provides results in just 15 minutes. Please refer to the “How Much Is The COVID-19 Test?” section below for pricing details.

For travelers, we recommend the PCR nasal swab test, typically approved for domestic travel. International travelers should check with their destination’s travel advisory for specific requirements.

Accessing Your Test Results

Once your test results are ready, we will email you a copy, and you’ll receive a text message notification. Additionally, you can access your results through MyQuest or our patient portal. If you have questions about your results, please get in touch with the clinic where you received your test.

Work Notes

We can provide a work note along with your test results. Please note that CDC guidelines may affect your return to work based on your vaccination status and test results.

If you test positive, regardless of vaccination status, you must isolate for 5 days and be asymptomatic before returning to work.
All individuals who have been tested should wear a well-fitting mask around others until 10 days after exposure.

COVID-19 Symptoms and Exposure

Understanding COVID-19 symptoms and exposure is essential:

Symptoms of COVID-19: can resemble the flu and include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, aches and pains, and a sore throat.
Direct Exposure: means contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and is showing symptoms.
Testing with Symptoms: We offer COVID-19 testing for all patients, regardless of symptoms. Pre-screening questions about symptoms or exposure will be asked before your visit.

Cost and Insurance

Understanding the cost of COVID-19 testing and insurance coverage:

Out-of-Pocket Pricing:

Rapid COVID-19 Testing: $155 (includes test and office visit).
PCR Testing: $200 (required for specific purposes).

Insurance Coverage: Coverage varies by insurance provider. Please check with your insurance for specific details. Patients using insurance will be seen by a provider, and an office visit will be billed out.

Free Testing: We cannot guarantee free testing; government-run facilities may offer free testing, but we do not have information on their locations.

For Patients Using Insurance:

COVID-19 Costs Vary: We recommend contacting your insurance provider for specific coverage and costs. Our office will collect a co-pay at the time of visit, if applicable.

Regardless of symptoms, all patients using insurance for COVID-19 testing will be seen by a provider. This means that an office visit will be billed out.

Note: Patients who need work documentation, post-testing notes, or paperwork must discuss with a provider during your exam.

Additional Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

How is the test performed?

The COVID-19 test is swabbed through the nose. You may feel some minor discomfort, making your eyes water. Test results for the rapid test are returned within 15 minutes. Test results for the PCR test are produced by the end of the next day. However, please note that some results may return later due to capacity and staffing.

Do I qualify for COVID-19 testing?

Midwest Express Clinic is currently testing all patients, regardless of symptoms, including anyone who meets any of the following criteria:

Anyone who wants to be tested to rule out COVID-19 (with or without symptoms)
Anyone who has had any sort of exposure to COVID-19 (with or without symptoms)
Any frontline or essential worker or first responder (with or without symptoms)
Any employee with an employer request for testing
Anyone with an order for testing

If you do not meet the above criteria, you may still receive testing at our providers’ discretion. Please register online at your closest testing location.

Which locations offer testing? What are the hours?

COVID-19 testing is available at all Midwest Express Clinic locations. Testing is available from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday-Friday and 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday-Sunday.

Tell me more about rapid testing for COVID-19.

Midwest Express Clinic now offers all our locations rapid antigen testing for COVID-19!

This rapid test is the latest technology on the market and is approved for emergency use by the FDA.

Test results are returned within 15 minutes for rapid tests.

For pricing information on our rapid COVID-19 testing, please view the additional sections below labeled “How Much Is The COVID-19 Test?” and choose the option (same-day pricing or insurance) that fits your situation.

Note: Patients using insurance can be tested using the PCR nasal swab test and the rapid test on the same day, but we do not guarantee coverage.

I need a test before I travel. Can I get the rapid test?

If you are planning to travel and need a test, we recommend getting the PCR nasal swab test. The rapid test may also be used in some cases. The rapid test is generally approved for domestic travel. Please check with the country’s travel advisory for testing requirements for international travel. For additional questions, we recommend calling one of our locations.

Airlines will typically require patients to test within 72 hours of their flight. We recommend verifying the guidelines set by your airline for the most accurate information.

Are you offering the COVID-19 vaccine?

At this time, Midwest Express Clinic offices are not offering the COVID-19 vaccine or the COVID-19 Booster. Please follow our health blog and social media pages for more updates as information becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience.

I have already been tested at one of your locations. Where are my test results?

COVID-19 test results are returned within 15 minutes for rapid testing. Test results for the PCR test are produced by the end of the next day. However, please note that some results may return later due to capacity and staffing.

Once your results are back, we will email you a copy. You will receive a text message indicating when your results have been emailed to you. You can also access your results through MyQuest or our patient portal. Please call the clinic where you received your test for any questions regarding your results.

I need a note to return to work. Can I get a work note?

Yes, we can provide a work note along with your test results.

Please note: the CDC guidelines on self-quarantine were updated as of December 27, 2021. Depending on whether you have been vaccinated or not, you may have a period of time that you must quarantine before we can clear you to return to work.

If you have tested positive, regardless of vaccination status, you must isolate for 5 days and be asymptomatic before we can clear you to return to work. All individuals who have been tested should wear a well-fitting mask around others until 10 days after exposure.

Symptoms/Exposure

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

The symptoms of COVID-19 resemble the flu and include a fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, aches and pains and a sore throat.

What does direct exposure mean?

If the person you were exposed to hasn’t tested positive and is not showing symptoms, that means you were not directly exposed to COVID-19.

I may have been exposed but I'm not sure. What should I do?

If you feel you have been potentially exposed but are not feeling any symptoms, you can still get tested! Please visit our locations page to find your closest testing center and schedule a same-day visit.

I have a cough or other COVID-19 symptoms. Can I get tested?

We are providing COVID-19 testing for all patients, regardless of symptoms. Prior to your visit, you will be asked some pre-screening questions about your symptoms or possible exposure to COVID-19.

My symptoms have not stopped or have worsened. What should I do?

If your symptoms have not stopped or worsened, or if you are having trouble breathing, please go to your nearest emergency room. If you feel your symptoms are life-threatening, call 911. However, if you do not feel that your symptoms are emergent, please visit our locations page and schedule a same-day visit at your closest testing center.

If I come into your clinic, how do I know I won't be exposed?

All Midwest Express Clinic locations have implemented protocols consistent with the CDC’s guidelines to ensure the quality and safety of care provided to our patients.

Cost/Insurance

How much is the COVID-19 test? (Same-Day Pricing)

Rapid COVID-19 Testing

Patients interested in rapid testing will receive our rapid antigen test. The cost of this test for patients paying out-of-pocket is $155, which includes the test and an office visit.

PCR Testing

Patients who need a PCR nasal swab test for travel, work, or other reasons will need to be seen by a provider. The out-of-pocket rate for all PCR tests, regardless of symptoms, is $200.

Note: Patients who need work documentation, post-testing notes, or other paperwork must discuss with a provider during your exam.

How much is the COVID-19 test? (Insurance)

For Patients Using Insurance

The cost of COVID-19 testing may vary depending on your insurance coverage. We recommend contacting your insurance provider for specific coverage and costs. Our office will collect a co-pay at the time of the visit, if applicable. Please be aware that all patients, regardless of symptoms, using insurance for COVID-19 testing will be seen by a provider. This means that an office visit will be billed out.

Note: Patients who need work documentation, post-testing notes, or paperwork must discuss with a provider during your exam.

Will my insurance cover the COVID-19 test?

Insurance coverage varies. Some insurances may cover COVID-19 or antibody testing at 100%, while others may not. To view our accepted insurance, including Medicare and most Medicaid, click here.

We advise you to call your insurance provider directly to verify coverage and costs.

I read online that COVID-19 testing is free? Is that true?

We cannot guarantee that COVID-19 testing is free for anyone. We are not affiliated with any government agencies that allow us to test for free.

Note: Government-run facilities may be able to offer testing at no charge to patients; however, we do not know where these locations may be.

COVID-19 testing is available at these locations:

Chicago
Gage Park
Garfield Ridge (coming soon)
Lakeview
Logan Square (coming soon)
Mt. Greenwood
Mayfair
Portage Park
River North
Roscoe Village
West Loop
Wicker Park

Indiana
Cedar Lake
Crown Point on Burr & 30
Crown Point on 109th & Broadway
Dyer
Griffith
Griffith next to Walgreens
Hammond on 5th Avenue
Hammond on Sibley
Hobart
Merrillville
Merrillville next to Walgreens (coming soon)
Michigan City
Munster
Portage
Portage next to Walgreens (coming soon)
Schererville