Where to get a Rapid COVID test in NYC? Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens
Quick Digest:
- There are currently 2 types of COVID diagnostic tests: the PCR test and rapid (antigen) test
- Clinics such as Speedy Sticks, CityMD, and ProHealth are offering rapid tests in New York City
- Without insurance, a rapid test typically costs between $125 and $200 in New York City
Should I Get a PCR Test or a Rapid Test?
PCR and rapid tests are both diagnostic tests, meaning they both detect active infections with COVID-19.
In general, PCR tests are more accurate and less prone to false-negative results; however, it can take 5-7 days to get results from a PCR test. Learn more here.
If you can self-isolate for 5-7 days, you should get the PCR test for the most accurate results. If you need results immediately, you may want to get a rapid test.
New York City Coronavirus Update
- NYC has a total of 558,028 positive Covid cases.
- Beginning Monday, December 14, all restaurants and bars must close indoor dining until further notice. Outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery are still allowed.
- 3-K, Pre-K, and elementary schools reopened on Monday, December 7th. Schools in orange COVID-19 zones reopened on Wednesday, December 9th.
Rapid COVID testing is available in New York City at these locations
The following clinics conduct rapid coronavirus testing in Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. We outline the out-of-pocket cost and site information for some testing locations below.
Each test has a different purpose and is appropriate depending on the situation, take a 1-minute quiz to find out which one is best for you.
Rapid COVID Test Locations & Prices in Manhattan
Testing Site | Rapid Test Cost | Site Information |
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Speedy Sticks | $200 | 100 West 88th St, New York, NY 10024 (347) 292-9570 |
GoHealth Urgent Care Center - W 69th | $195 | 199 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023 (212) 721-4200 |
GoHealth Urgent Care Center - W 100th | $195 | 2628 Broadway, New York, NY 10025 (212) 897-1992 |
ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Yorkville | ~ $125 (may vary) | 1601 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128 (646) 692-6272 |
Medical Offices of Manhattan | $95 + fee to see provider | See website for 3 locations (212) 398-1709 |
Rapid COVID Test Locations & Prices in Queens
Testing Site | Rapid Test Cost | Site Information |
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ProHEALTH Urgent Care - Howard Beach | ~ $180 (may vary) | 164-50 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 848-8412 |
51-30 Northern Boulevard | Inquire | 51-30 Northern Boulevard Woodside, NY 11377 |
Beach 39th | Inquire | 39-20 Rockaway Beach Boulevard Queens, NY 11691 |
Kew Gardens Hills Library | Inquire | 72-33 Vleigh Pl Queens, NY 11367 |
Queens Public Library at Lefferts | Inquire | 103-34 Lefferts Blvd South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 |
Rapid COVID Test Locations & Prices in Staten Island
Testing Site | Rapid Test Cost | Site Information |
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Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care Center - Great Kills | $195 | 125 Greaves Ln, Staten Island, NY 10308 (718) 502-8763 |
Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care Center - Dongan Hills | $195 | 1700 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305 (718) 502-8425 |
Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care Center - Eltingville | $195 | 4316 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10312 (929) 282-4146 |
Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care Center - New Dorp | $195 | 2590 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306 (718) 502-9879 |
Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care Center - Bulls Head | $195 | 1445 Richmond Ave, Suite E, Staten Island, NY 10314 (929) 219-0622 |
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Vanderbilt | Inquire | 165 Vanderbilt Avenue Staten Island, New York 10304 844-NYC-4NYC |
CityMD Forest Avenue Urgent Care | Free | 812 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310 |
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Rapid COVID Test Locations & Prices in Brooklyn
Testing Site | Rapid Test Cost | Site Information |
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ModernMD Urgent Care - Bedford Stuyvesant | $124 | 1248 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (646) 604-8130 |
Statcare Urgent & Walk-In Medical Care (Brooklyn) | $100 | 341 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (917) 310-3371 |
Centers Urgent Care | $135 | 1811 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230 (718) 819-6780 |
Rapid COVID Test Locations & Prices in the Bronx
Testing Site | Rapid Test Cost | Site Information |
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Morris Park Urgent Care | $180 | 1049 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 (929) 777-9082 |
Edward Grant | Inquire | 1302 Edward L Grant Highway (Entrance on W 169th and Cromwell) Bronx, NY 10452 |
St James Rec Center | Inquire | 2530 Jerome Avenue Bronx, NY 10468 |
Co-op City Retail Space | Inquire | 105 Dreiser Loop Bronx, NY 10475 |
Healthcare can be confusing, here are more resources:
- How much does urgent care cost without insurance?
- Can my dogs get coronavirus?
- How to wash your hands properly?
- Everything you need to know about the Coronavirus
- The Ultimate Guide to Self-Employed and Freelancer Health Insurance in NYC
- List of hospitals in NYC
- Where & how to get tested in New Orleans?
References:
- FDA- https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/coronavirus-testing-basics
- Centers for Diseases Control - Case report: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html#investigation
- New York Times - How to self-quarantine: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/06/health/self-quarantine-coronavirus.html
- World Health Organization - When and how to use masks: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration - N95 respirators advisory: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/n95-respirators-and-surgical-masks-face-masks#s1
- The Atlantic - How many Americans have been tested for Coronavirus: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/03/how-many-americans-have-been-tested-coronavirus/607597/
- NY Department of Health - nCOV Provider check list: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/2019-ncov-provider-checklist.pdf
- University of Minnesota - Federal allows State Public Health Labs to test COVIV 19: http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2020/02/feds-allow-state-public-health-labs-test-covid-19
- Health News Review - https://www.healthnewsreview.org/toolkit/tips-for-understanding-studies/understanding-medical-tests-sensitivity-specificity-and-positive-predictive-value/
This article is not meant to replace the expert opinions of a medical provider pertaining to your health. If you are in need of immediate care, please consult with your insurance carrier, public health official, or call 911.
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