Testing Resources:

If you have severe symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.

If you have mild symptoms and need to be tested:

We are offering COVID-19 testing for both members and non-members by appointment during office hours. Please contact us to schedule.

Other testing options:

• Urgent Care and Free-standing ER’s: Most urgent cares and free-standing ER’s can test for COVID-19 and are usually open on the weekends/open late.

  • Altus free-standing ER in Waxahachie is open 24/7: https://altusemergencywaxahachie.com/

• Ellis County/Ferris infusion center: Testing available onsite Monday-Friday (hours may vary). 514 Marble Street, Ferris, TX 75125

• Pharmacies: Many pharmacies have drive thru options for testing (such as CVS, Walgreens, etc) (hours may vary)

• Drive thru and mobile testing:

  • Melden Laboratories: Schedule at https://www.meldengroup.org/book-an-appointment/

  • Waxahachie Senior Center: Schedule at https://www.curative.com/

  • Ayass Bioscience: https://ayassbioscience.com/

• Home tests: Home tests such as BinaxNow can be purchased at most pharmacies. Example: https://www.cvs.com/shop/abbott-binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-2-tests-for-serial-testing-prodid-550147

Monoclonal Antibody Infusion

The Satrovimab antibody infusion appears to be more effective against the current predominant Omicron variant. You can register for an infusion at the Ellis County/Ferris Infusion Center here (hours and availability may vary: https://mdlabtx.com/

The criteria for the infusion that most locations are using is as follows:

• Diagnosed with a positive COVID-19 test

• Have symptoms with onset less than 10 days

• Meet one or more of the high risk eligibility requirement:

  • 65 years or older

  • Pregnancy

  • Heart conditions (heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension)

  • Chronic kidney disease

  • Immunosuppressant treatment

  • Medical device dependent

  • Obesity or Overweight

  • Diabetes

  • Chronic lung disease

  • Sickle Cell disease

  • Neurodevelopmental disorder

Please note that a new prescription anti-viral medication, Paxlovid, has recently been approved by the FDA for treatment of COVID-19. You should discuss with your doctor if this medication is right for you.

Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines (Updated 12/29/21)

If you test positive for COVID-19:

• You should isolate for 5 days from the start of symptoms. If you have no symptoms and no fever after 5 days, you can come out of isolation but should wear a mask around others for 5 additional days. You can test again after day 5 but if you test positive you must isolate for 5 additional days. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html

If you have had an exposure to COVID-19:

• Quarantine guidelines vary based on vaccination status:

  • If you are boosted OR completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna within the last 6 months OR Completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months: Per the CDC: Wear a mask around others for 10 days. Test on day 5, if possible. If you develop symptoms get a test and stay at home. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html

  • For unvaccinated patients (or those who completed Pfizer or Moderna series > 6 months ago and are not boosted OR Completed J&J > 2 months ago and are not boosted): Quarantine/stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days. Test on day 5 if possible. If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html