Exemplar Care is offering a variety of COVID-19 testing solutions in the Des Moines metro.
COVID-19 tests are administered at our clinic located at 7300 Westown Parkway Suite 330 West Des Moines, IA 50266 by appointment only. Schedule your test using the links below. For onsite-testing solutions, please contact us.
Current Tests Offered:
PCR Testing:
- Cost: $135
- Results Available: 24-72hrs
- FDA Compliance: This test has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests are molecular tests used as a diagnostic test to show if a person has an active coronavirus infection and should take steps to quarantine or isolate themselves from others. This test is administered as a nasopharyngeal swab. You can learn more about PCR Testing by clicking here.
Rapid Antigen Testing:
- Cost: $75
- Results Available: 30-60 minutes
- FDA Compliance: This test has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA
COVID-19 Rapid Testing is now available. Antigen COVID-19 tests detect proteins from the virus. Antigen tests are very specific for the virus, but are not as sensitive as molecular tests. This means that a positive result is highly accurate, but a negative result does not rule out infection. This test is administered as a nasal swab. We are using the BD Veritor system antigen testing. You can learn more about this test by clicking here.
Antibody Testing:
- Cost: $65
- Results Available: 24-48 hours
- FDA Compliance: This test has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA
Antibody levels help indicate immune response, giving a person an indication if they been infected with SARS CoV-2 in the past. We test for both IgM and IgG antibodies. This test is administered as a blood draw.
Influenza Testing:
- Cost: $30 (can be done alone, or in combination with any other test)
- Results Available: 10-20 minutes
- FDA Compliance: FDA approved