🧪 5 tips for rapid COVID-19 testing in NYC
The ‘rona is real. So are the lines to get tested. Who knew getting tested would be akin to waiting in line for the new Jordans to drop. While I’m no doctor — I spend my days working on real-life hacks that help make getting access to health care easier and equal for everyone.
Need to get tested — FAST?! Here are some of my favorite hacks.
- Test yourself at home for FREE / no upfront cost.
You can order a Pixel kit from Labcorp (yeah the same company that does the screenings before you get a new job)
This option is backed by federal funds and will mail you a free test to your house using FedEx next day mail.
The details: This is not the PCR test which is that deep nose test. It’s just the front part of your nose and is TOTALLY pain-less. Things you need to know:
🎯 You can order the kit and hold it for when you’re ready. You don’t need to use it right away.
🎯 WHEN you use your kit you have 24 hours to get it to a FEDEX for delivery. This is important because if you wait, your test might not be accepted.
🎯 They use next-day mail to get the test to the facility and usually, you’ll have your results within 24 hours. Easy Peasy.
2. Easy and FAST — Same day testing in NYC with an appointment.
NYC H+H provides hands down the BEST testing in NYC. This is by far my favorite and fastest way to get tested — but you gotta wait for the drop at midnight.
🎯 Go to this site and scroll to see the available times listed. Hack #1 is that new appointments are dropped daily at midnight.
🎯 Hack #2 — If you have an epic account with NYC H+H you can log in and get access to any additional open appointments. (Again usually best after midnight)
🎯 Hack # 3 — As long as you book an appointment, you can show up at any time during your appointment day. This place is fast, I have been in and out in 10 minutes TOPS each time. You can’t walk in or bring a friend, but if you got your slot you are good to go.
3. Drive Thru Testing (with or without a car)
For some reason, NYS has a different set of resources than NYC 🤷🏾♀️ One of those is drive through testing. This is a great option if you have access to a car.
🎯 Hack #1: You have to fill out an assesment first. Do it here. From there you pick your testing site and someone will text you with a confirmation.
4. Text your friends at Radical Health
🎯 These are scary times and sometimes we need a friend or a feisty aunt to help us figure out the best way to know what we can do.
💬 Text us or shoot us a message on whatsapp and ask your best questions. We’ll do our best to help — with real people like me answering away.
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