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Book an appointment: Rapid testing
Tarrytown Pharmacy offers rapid testing with same-day results.
- No referral needed
- Appointments Preferred but Walk-Ins available
- Testing for ages 3 and up
All tests include official PDF results.
Testing Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 AM to 6 PM**
Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM**
Sunday: 10 AM to 5PM
**Please call the pharmacy at 512-478-6419 Opt 4 to schedule a test outside of these hours.
What Test Should You Choose?
Welcome to our guide on choosing the right rapid test for flu, cold, COVID-19, and RSV. Consider these factors:
- Exposure and Symptom History: Think about when your symptoms started and any recent exposure history.
- Types of Symptoms: Refer to the chart that shows the most common symptoms that correspond to each type of illness.
- Healthcare Advice: Consult a healthcare professional, like our Tarrytown Pharmacy pharmacists, for personalized recommendations.
- Preventive Measures: Take precautions while waiting for results.
Choosing the right rapid test helps with timely and accurate diagnosis, proper medical attention, and preventing further spread.
PDF Results Included
official testing results
- Official test result PDF copies are available upon request for rapid tests performed at Tarrytown Pharmacy
- Official results can be used for travel, school, work, or other situations where proof of testing results are required.
- Our rapid testing department is well-equipped and familiar with travel testing requirements. Destinations such as Japan, Africa, and other countries that may require negative test results.
- Please contact the Tarrytown Pharmacy testing department for any questions you might have.
Test Options:
The following tests are available to book:
-Rapid RT-PCR Test (Active infection)
- Rapid Antigen Test (Active infections)
- Rapid Flu + Antigen Test (Active infections)
- Strep Rapid Testing
- Flu Rapid Testing
How to
Submit Your Test To Insurance!
Tarrytown Pharmacy will NOT submit claims to insurance, and it is the responsibility of the patient/customer to submit the required paperwork to the respective insurance company.
Tarrytown Pharmacy provides the information needed by most insurance companies on our official results PDF. This can be requested by emailing covidresults@tarrytownpharmacy.com after you receive your results.
Tarrytown Pharmacy has compiled the manual claim submission forms for the most common medical insurance plans, and have made them available for download.
Click the button below to see the forms!
Patient must specify for the insurance company to send payments directly to the PATIENT, to ensure prompt payment.
Team solutions
Business, Group, and Special Event COVID-19 Testing
Are you a business, restaurant, special event company, or employer looking to COVID test your employees? Whether you have a team of 20 or over 200, we've got you covered!
We also provide testing for special events such as weddings, fundraisers, parties, or anything else you might need a little peace of mind for.
Fill out the request form below to request more information on group rates and testing options.
*We offer on-site COVID-19 testing for easily collecting samples from team members. Also options for employees to get tested at one of our convenient "drive-up" testing locations.
*Results are still given same-day!
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Providing outstanding customer service is a cornerstone of our business. Tarrytown Pharmacy has been in business since 1941, and it's all thanks to our loyal patients and customers. We love hearing how we're doing and are always trying to provide the best experience possible!
More information about our COVID-19 Tests
Please see more information about the COVID-19 tests we offer below!
Want to learn more about the different types of COVID-19 Tests?
Click the link below to check out our patient information page!
Safe and comfortable
In-Vehicle Testing
Tarrytown Pharmacy collects patient samples for our COVID-19 testing from the comfort and safety of your vehicle! No crowded waiting rooms, lines, or feeling unsafe during the testing process.
Just follow the instructions on the signs at our testing locations, and you are on your way to getting your results!
Safe, Accurate, and Efficient Testing
We are committed to providing our patients a safe, accurate, comfortable, and efficient testing experience. Our Medical Technicians are outfitted with necessary CDC-recommended PPE to ensure the safety of patients and staff during the testing process. Including N95 masks, isolation gowns, face shields, and medical gloves.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Howmuch does the test cost? -
See the booking page for updated pricing
Q2: Can you bill my insurance?
No, medical and prescription insurances cannot be billed by our pharmacy and this is an out-of-pocket test.
However, patients may submit a manual claim to their medical insurance for possible reimbursement, after their test. This will be the responsibility of the patient, and not Tarrytown Pharmacy. The pharmacy does provide the necessary information to submit the insurance, and that information is included in our official pdf results document that is available upon request.
Click HERE to view Health Benefit Claim forms for some of the most common insurances. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure they are filling out the proper form.
Q3: How long will it take to get the results? You will receive the results same-day as your sample collection, but usually within a few hours.
Q4: Who is administering the test? For the protection of our customers and staff, we require customers to swab themselves to get the sample. The process is very easy and painless, only needing to swab the inside of the nostril for 5 seconds on each side.
Q5: How will my results be sent to me? We will send your results via text. The text will also include an email to contact for a pdf copy for official documentation, if desired.
Q6: What type of COVID-19 test are you using? We provide the rapid ANTIGEN COVID-19, PCR COVID-19 test, Strep, and Flu Tests which detects active infections.
Q7: What ages do you offer the test for? We currently offer the test for patients ages 2 and over.
Q8: What is the accuracy of the COVID-19 rapid antigen test? The manufacturer of the test we use lists the positive percent agreement (PPA) of the test as 84%, and the negative percent (NPA) agreement as 100%.
Q9: Will a negative test result be acceptable for travel purposes?
Guidelines and requirements for travel change frequently and are always evolving. We highly recommend that you check, with your desired destination for guidance, BEFORE your trip and booking a testing appointment, if a certain type of test is required. We offer both an Antigen, PCR, Molecular (NAAT) rapid test, that may suffice for your travel destination. Always check to make sure the test you order will be accepted.
Q10: What do I do about my result?
A Tarrytown Pharmacist is available to discuss positive and negative results.
Rapid Antigen Test
- Antigen tests are immunoassays that detect the presence of a specific viral antigen, which implies current viral infection. Antigen tests are currently authorized to be performed on nasopharyngeal or nasal swab specimens placed directly into the assay’s extraction buffer or reagent.
- Rapid antigen tests perform best when the person is tested in the early stages of infection with SARS-CoV-2 when viral load is generally highest. They also may be informative in diagnostic testing situations in which the person has a known exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19.
Sample Collection Method: Antigen tests require a non-invasive nasal swab (both nostrils) to collect a proper sample for testing.
Rapid Molecular (NAAT) Test
- Molecular tests are also known as Nucleic AcidAmplification Tests (NAAT), and are based on detection of the virus's genetic material in a sample from the patient's nose. These types of tests are described as typically highly accurate.
- The Abbott IDNOW uses isothermal technology, proprietary enzymes and constant temperature control to achieve the fastest available RNA amplification. This proven molecular system greatly reduces the time for results, allowing healthcare providers to make patient care decisions sooner.
- Some hospitals use it to test patients before surgery.
Sample Collection Method: To conduct a test, a non-invasive swab of the nose is taken (both nostrils). Then the swab is placed into an acidic liquid solution heated to 132.8⁰ F that cracks open the envelope of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, exposing its viral RNA.
Rapid PCR Test
- The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19 is a molecular test that analyzes your upper respiratory specimen, looking for genetic material (ribonucleic acid or RNA) of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
- The PCR technology will amplify small amounts of RNA from specimens into deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which is replicated until SARS-CoV-2 is detectable if present.
- The PCR test has been the gold standard test for diagnosing COVID-19 since authorized for use in February 2020. It’s accurate and reliable.
PCR Tests are widely used for travel requirements, because of its accuracy.
Sample Collection Method: A non-invasive nasal swab is taken (both nostrils).
