COVID-19 Testing For Travel
Reliable Next Day RT-PCR For Travel
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San Francisco and Berkeley
- all appointments must be booked via this web site -
Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 Testing Details
Types of Tests
- PCR to Find Current Infection. The Nasopharyngeal Swab RT-PCR test is the most sensitive test currently available to find current infection in non-symptomatic people. This is also the test required for entry into other states and countries.It has the maximum sensitivity and specificity and is the "gold standard."
- What about antibody testing? Antibody testing is not a reliable way to pick up current or recent infection, and is not required by any governments except for China which requires IgM antibody testing in addition to RT-PCR. The presence or absence of antibodies also cannot reliably predict immunity.
- What about rapid antigen or rapid molecular testing? Rapid antigen and rapid molecular testing technology is not considered reliable especially in asymptomatic people where it can miss up to 30-50% of active cases. Most governments seem to recognize its inferiority.
Fees at Our Clinic
- $240 for visit and swab collection.
- $125 lab fee for PCR testing with next-day results.
- Custom travel documentation and certificates: $35/person extra (in addition to lab report) if needed for your destination. Read above under FAQ for details.
- Payment is due in full; your credit card will be charged on the day of service. 48 hour cancelation policy to avoid late cancelation fees.
- We do not accept insurance. However, if you have commercial PPO insurance you can send them our superbill and they may reimburse fees out of network in part or full to you later, depending on your policy.
Fees At Your Home
- $995 for first person at a given site and time, $520 each additional person.
- Includes lab fee with next-day results.
- Custom travel documentation and certificates: $35/person extra (in addition to lab report) if needed for your destination.
- Additional fees may apply:
- Travel time more than 15 minutes from our main office.
- Services outside of business hours and on weekends.
- Rush service.
CONTACT USÂ to inquire about testing at home. Availability is limited.
My Doctor Medical Group Can be Your New Concierge Doctor
We are a unique concierge medical practice in San Francisco, providing excellence in private medical care, both primary care and sub-specialties. Additionally, we provide comprehensive care across outpatient, home and hospital settings. Our team includes two primary physicians, a cardiologist, physician assistants, registered nurses, psychotherapists, a dietitian, an acupuncturist, a practice manager and an amazing and accomplished group of Patient Care Coordinators who tie it all together.
Dr. Paul Abramson, our founder, has been an early innovator in COVID-19 testing, providing an evidence-based and legitimate option amidst a "wild west" of testing products and claims. Dr. Abramson also has two engineering degrees from Stanford, a medical degree from UCSF where he is now a Clinical Assistant Professor, and is double board certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He completed a residential Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona (AzCIM) under Dr. Andrew Weil.
Dr. Deena Neff completed postgraduate medical training at UCSF, is board certified in Family Medicine and completed a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona (AzCIM). She brings 30 years of experience to her practice of medicine and is deeply humanistic in her approach to the doctor-patient relationship.
My Doctor Medical Group is centrally located at the historic 450 Sutter building in downtown San Francisco.
Please Contact Us if you need a concierge medical doctor in San Francisco.
Paul Abramson MD
Founder
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