(For onsite-testing solutions, please contact us.)
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 an anterior nasal swab OR a nasopharyngeal swab. You can learn more about PCR Testing by clicking here.
We strongly suggest contacting the authorities requesting the test (your airline, resort, hotel, or government bodies at your travel destination amongst others) to determine which test you need.
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 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.
We are unable to provide testing for travel to Hawaii.
We are unable to provide a QR code with our test results.
We are a testing facility; you will need to check with whoever is requesting the test for the exact requirement of the test needed. This would be like your airline, resort, hotel, or travel destination.
Our West Des Moines location is open 24/7. We can provide whichever test you sign up for at whatever time is convenient for you.
We are a testing facility and cannot answer those kinds of questions. We strongly suggest contacting the authorities requesting the test (such as airline, resort, hotel, or travel destination) to determine which test you need.
The anterior nasal swab PCR test goes into both sides of the nose but only as deep as the bridge of the nose. Whereas the nasopharyngeal swab PCR test goes into one side of the nose all the way through the nasal passage to the back of the throat.
No, there is not a difference in price, both PCR tests will cost $90.
Both PCR tests currently take 24-48-hours.
Exemplar Care offers testing to the general public, as well as employer groups that directly contract with us.
We do not accept insurance at this time. All tests are cash-pay prices.
COVID-19 tests are administered at our West Des Moines location. We are open for testing 24 hours.
(For onsite-testing solutions, please contact us.)
You can pay with credit card or debit card. You will be prompted for payment during the sign-up process. If you have questions about your payment, or a refund, please contact us
Turnaround time for results vary between testing. Please read our descriptions above for specific information on your test. The times listed above are estimates and cannot be guaranteed.
Yes we will test children. Please consult with your physician before signing up for a test.
We are a testing facility and cannot answer those kinds of questions. We strongly suggest contacting the authorities requesting the test (such as airline, resort, hotel, or travel destination) to determine which test you need.
To reschedule your appointment contact us