COVID-19 Testing | Las Vegas COVID-19 Testing

Combined Wellness Group's COVID-19 Testing

Combined Wellness Group offers the following in-clinic and mobile COVID-19 tests. (Note: The mobile testing is only offered to a large group e.g. employees in your office)

IgM and IgG Antibodies Rapid Test - This is an effective method for the detection of early and late exposure to COVID-19. Results in less than 10 minutes.

What is it?
The IgM and IgG Antibodies Rapid test checks to see if individuals have immunity to the COVID-19 virus by looking for a specific antibody in the bloodstream. Antibodies are small proteins that are part of our immune system and are produced to defend our body against specific viruses. According to the Centers of Disease Control, it normally takes one to two weeks after someone becomes sick with COVID-19 for their body to make antibodies. Others may take even longer to develop antibodies to prevent future coronavirus infection.

How it works
The test checks to see if one has the antibodies for COVID-19. Antibody levels are detected through a test called ELISA, or serological enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and ultimately tests for the number of antibodies in the blood for the specific virus. The test tells us if we already had the virus, but it is not currently being used for quick detection like the swab test. Antibody tests can detect the virus even after the patient has recovered.

2. COVID-19 RT-PCR Nasal Swab Test - Results within 12-48 hours.
(Note: The rapid/rush PCR Swab Test produces same-day results.)

What is it?
RT-PCR (Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction) nasal swab test, is used to detect coronavirus from a nasopharyngeal (nasal secretions) sample, also known as a nasal swab.

How it works
The RT-PCR technique targets a specific segment of the virus’ genetic material to detect the presence of COVID-19 in a person. RT-PCR works by making thousands of copies of this genetic material to qualitatively assess if the virus is present. The tests only detect the virus while the person is currently infected.