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Getting Tested For COVID-19 in Tampa

COVID-19 testing is necessary to prevent the spread of this serious disease. Learn more about COVID-19 testing and where to get tested in Tampa.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of damage all over the world during the last months. Although it's a deadly disease, each one of us can contribute to reducing the number of COVID cases and keep others safe. That's why EasyCare is Testing for COVID 19 in Tampa, FLorida.

By now, you should already know the safety measures needed to avoid getting infected. But if you are showing any symptoms or suspect that you might have caught it, you need to get tested as soon as possible to avoid spreading the disease even further.

Who needs to get tested for COVID-19?

You should get tested for COVID-19 if you can relate to any of the following:

  • Experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, tiredness, sore throat, diarrhea, headache, and loss of taste or smell.
  • Have been in close contact with a COVID-19 positive person. Even if they tested positive after you met, they might have gotten infected and were already contagious up to two weeks prior.
  • Have been referred for testing by your healthcare provider.
Testing for COVID 19 at EasyCare

Types of COVID-19 Tests

There are two types of tests that allow the detection of COVID-19 in patients. The most common one is the viral test, also known as PCR. It is used to detect viral DNA in samples taken from your nose or throat. The samples are taken using a swab, which resembles a long cotton bud and it usually takes 24 to 48 hours for the results to be ready.

The antibody test is less common and is used to find out if a person has had and recovered from COVID without being diagnosed. Only in specific cases will your doctor refer you to take this test.

What To Do After The Test?

If you have tested positive for COVID-19, you need to be isolated from others. Some people need to be hospitalized, while others with mild or no symptoms can be quarantined at home. Being quarantined means that they should not go out or meet anyone, risking to infect them. Your doctor will also ask you specific questions to trace the source of your infection and all the contacts that you might have infected.

If you test negative, it only means that you were healthy at the moment the sample was taken. But still, you need to keep complying with the safety measures—wash your hands, wear a mask, and stay six feet away from others. These easy steps will let you protect yourself, your family, and the lives of others.

WHERE TO GET TESTED IN TAMPA?

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or suspect that you might have caught it, get tested immediately at Easycare.
Call us at +1.813.582.7000 for more information about our testing procedures or the COVID-19 symptoms.
Help us save lives by getting tested today.
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