Latest COVID-19 Testing & Treatments Available at ContinuEM
We encourage anyone who has been exposed to COVID-19 and is showing symptoms of the virus to come in for the latest COVID-19 testing and treatments available at ContinuEM.
COVID-19 Testing & Lab Results
We offer nasal swab, rapid PCR, and antibody COVID-19 testing with on-site lab results. We recommend being tested for COVID-19 if you’ve had known exposure to anyone testing positive and are showing symptoms yourself.
Covid-19 Appointment
Testing Process
At ContinuEM, we offer two different types of testing – PCR rapid tests and nasal swab tests. We recommend the nasal swab tests and perform them in our offices. If someone needs a rapid test for more urgent test results, the PCR tests are the best option. No blood drawing is required to test for the COVID-19 virus.
If you’re interested in being tested for the COVID-19 antibodies, there will need to be blood drawn for testing. Not to worry, it’s not as much blood as other testing and requires one test tube or less. Antibody testing shows whether you’ve been positive for COVID-19 in recent weeks and usually means you have a window of time where you will not test positive again.
We work with both CDC guidelines and FDA-approved testing to ensure we have the most accurate and safe testing procedures. When coming in for testing, we ask that you wear a mask and come by yourself if able so as to not expose more people to a possible positive test result.
Lab Results Process
Our lab result process is quick but varies between the different types of testing. If you’ve been administered a rapid PCR test, you will have your results within minutes. If you’ve opted for the nasal swab test, you can expect your test results within 1-2 days.
During high infection rate times, lab results may be delayed as we are serving a large community, but we will do everything in our power for you to know whether you are positive or negative for the COVID-19 virus.
If you do test positive, we ask that you follow the CDC guidelines for quarantine and isolation so as to not spread the virus any further. As symptoms subside you can expect a negative result to follow shortly thereafter.
COVID-19 Treatments & Infusions
ContinuEM has made COVID-19 testing and treatments a priority throughout the duration of the pandemic, coexisting along our everyday urgent care services. We track medical advancements and trends for testing and treating the virus to offer the best of what’s available to our patients.
FDA-Approved Therapy Treatments
The FDA continues to approve new and updated COVID-19 therapy treatments and we work diligently to offer these to our ContinuEM patients as they become available.
As the virus changes and mutates, so must the treatments for it. You can count on us to always be offering the best and latest therapies for COVID-19 in order to help manage the virus and get our patients back to feeling healthy. While there may not be a way to completely stop the virus, we can help manage symptoms and ensure immunocompromised patients that there are other options than to simply endure.
COVID-19 FAQs
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When should I go to ContinuEM?
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Next time you have a non-life-threatening condition, skip the Emergency Room Lakewood altogether and come to ContinuEM. Our board-certified staff will provide you with exceptional care at half the cost of your office visit or specialty copay. We also have on-site lab and x-ray services to quickly diagnose your illness or injury to get you back on your feet in no time.
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Do you take insurance?
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Yes, we accept most major commercial insurance plans including PPOs, some HMOs and Medicare plans. Including: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, United Health Care, and Medicare.
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What is my copay going to be?
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Your copay depends on your insurance coverage. You can contact your insurance company to get the exact cost.
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How do you handle payment without insurance?
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Our services are affordable for those paying without insurance. Full payment is due at the time of service
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If I come in for an injury due to an auto accident or through worker's compensation, how is that handled?
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When we bill your insurance for an auto accident or injury on the job, we bill one primary insurance source (not multiple sources). You are ultimately responsible for paying the balance of any charges not covered by the primary insurance source.
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Who do I contact if I have a billing question?
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Call us at (562) 731-3990 for assistance.
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Is ContinuEM right for me?
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Next time you have a non-life-threatening condition, skip the Emergency Room Lakewood altogether and come to ContinuEM. Our board-certified staff will provide you with exceptional care at half the cost of your office visit or specialty copay. We also have on-site lab and x-ray services to quickly diagnose your illness or injury to get you back on your feet in no time.
Some of our services include:
Sore throats and strep throat
Rashes, hives, and other skin irritation
Ligament sprains and strains
Cuts and minor surgical procedures
Fractures and breaks
Ear pain, sinus pain, and infections
On-site Labs, MRI, X-Ray, & CAT scan (based on clinical evaluation, medical necessity, availability and insurance eligibility)
Medication Refills
Emergency rooms are overcrowded and expensive. If you're in need of urgent care for a non-life-threatening medical emergency, visit ContinuEM as a time and cost-effective alternative.
Walk-in any time, no appointments are necessary, we accept almost all major insurances without a referral. -
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Do you take Medi-Cal?
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No, unfortunately, we do not take Medi-Cal at this time.
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Our goal is to provide urgent medical care to anyone in the area in their time of need at a cost that is right for them.
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