Same & next day results for parts of Virginia and MD, Next day for rest of U.S.
Our RT-PCR Covid-19 test
GOLD STANDARD
The RT-PCR test for COVID-19 is the most accurate and reliable test for diagnosing COVID-19.
Also called the molecular test
The RT-PCR test is also sometimes called a molecular test and detects genetic material of the virus using a lab technique called polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Turnaround time for results
We partner with high complexity labs for accurate and reliable COVID-19 PCR test. If you choose same day results and test in the morning your results will be back the same day (within 12-14 hours). Next day testing provides results within 24-36 hours or the next day no later than 7pm. So for example, if you test on Monday your results would be back on Tuesday no later than 7pm.
Best time to test
A positive test means you likely have COVID-19. A negative test means you probably did not have COVID-19 at the time of the test. This test is best used at day 3-7 days of symptoms if you are symptomatic. For travel screening please coordinate timing of test and your results with your flight appropriately. For medical questions about results of your test, please contact your primary care physician. More information about our test and other FAQs here
When I book an appointment, what the next steps to getting my test?
First, thank you for booking with us! Second you will receive an email with a few questions regarding where to test you, whether you need to include passport information on your results. If you are using our home testing service, our mobile phlebotomist will contact you to confirm day and time of testing. For some locations we mail you a test kit for our mobile phlebotomist to use but we will inform you if that is necessary. Our mobile phlebotomist will test you on the day you requested and send us the testing kit. We will have your results sent to you via secure email by 7pm the next day after testing. So for example if you test on Monday, your results will be back on Tuesday no later than 7pm.
Do you test on the weekends?
Some of our in-office locations will test on the weekend but only for the same day result option. Please call for this option.
Will the PCR test that DM Covid-19 Test offers, meet the current CDC guide for international airline
Absolutely! DM Covid-19 Test uses the RT-PCR test and this is the standard test that meets travel requirements for international flights.
Do you test children?
We can test anyone over the age of 2. If you are under the age of 18, you should be with a parent or guardian.