First Rate Lab

First Rate Lab is the leading provider of laboratory testing services.
We are a high-complexity clinical reference laboratory certified by CLIA and COLA

At First Rate Lab, we are committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality in all of our services.
Our Laboratory is accredited by leading organizations and undergoes regular inspections to
ensure that we are meeting the highest standards of accuracy, reliability & patient care.

First Rate Lab

COVID-19 Testing Lab: First Rate Lab

3189 Airway Ave Ste-C
Costa Mesa CA 92626

(657) 439-4540

Our Tests

CHEMISTRY PANEL GI PANEL UTI Panel
ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE (AST) Adenovirus F40/41 Acinetobacter baumannii
ALBUMIN BCG Astrovirus Candida albicans
ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (ALP) Bacillus atrophaeus Candida glabrata
BICARBONATE (CO2) Campylobacter pool (jejuni, upsaliensis, coli) Candida tropicalis
C-REACTIVE PROTEIN Clostridium difficile (toxin A/B) Citrobacter freundii
CALCIUM ARSENAZO Cryptosporidium Enterobacter cloacae
CHOLESTEROL Cyclospora cayetanensis Enterococcus faecalis
CREATININE KINASE E. coli O157 Enterococcus faecium
DIGOXIN Entamoeba histolytica Escherichia coli
DIGOXIN Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) Klebsiella aerogenes
DIRECT BILIRUBIN Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) Klebsiella oxytoca
DIRECT HDL-CHOLESTEROL Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) Klebsiella pneumoniae
ELECTRODE, CHLORIDE Giardia lamblia Morganella morganii
ELECTRODE, POTASSIUM Listeria monocytogenes Mycoplasma hominis
ELECTRODE, REFERENCE Norovirus GI Proteus mirabilis
ELECTRODE, SODIUM Norovirus GII Proteus vulgaris
GAMM-GLUTAMYLTRANSFERASE Plesiomonas shigelloides Providencia stuartii
GLUCOSE Rotavirus A Pseudomonas aeruginosa
HDL-CHOLESTEROL Rotavirus B RPP Extraction control
IRON Rotavirus C Serratia marcescens
LDL-CHOLESTEROL Salmonella Staphylococcus aureus
PHENYTOIN Sapovirus 1 of 2 Staphylococcus saprophyticus
PHENYTOIN Sapovirus 2 of 2 Streptococcus agalactiae (group B)
TOTAL BILIRUBIN Shiga-like toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 Ureaplasma urealyticum
TOTAL PROTEIN Shigella/ Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC)
TRIGLYCERIDE Vibrio pool (parahaemolyticus, vulnificus, cholerae)
UREA NITROGEN Xeno
URIC ACID Yesinia enterocolitica
URINE CREATININE
VANCOMYCIN

SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test

Detects active Sars-Cov-2 Infection
Detects people who are contagious to others
Performed using a nasal swab
High accuracy for detecting COVID-19 infection
Results Delivered 
Meets most pre-travel screening criteria

SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test

Detects active Sars-Cov-2 Infection
Detects people who are contagious to others
Performed using a nasal swab
Less accurate than for detecting COVID-19 infection
Results Delivered within 30 min
Meets most pre-travel screening criteria

How First Rate Lab Covid-19 Testing Works

Our Covid-19 testing is convenient, fast, and accurate.

Register & Pay

Use our easy online-registration below to schedule an appointment and pay for your test at the same time.

Text Confirmation

Upon registration, you will receive an SMS text message with your appointment time and lab order number.

Testing

At the testing location we will use a pain free nasal swab on the lower part of the nostril to collect a sample.

Results

You will receive a text notification with a link to your patient portal asking you to log in and see your results.

Register for Covid-19 testing

Use the form below to register. Appointments available
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
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Patient Information

PRIMARY INSURANCE BILLING

INSERT INSURANCE CARD AND PHOTO ID PICTURES
(Optional: If not uploaded below, cards required at appointment.)
By clicking the buttons below, you will be prompted to insert a photo of both the patient current insurance card and photo ID. The photos can be taken with your tablet or phone if you are using those to fill in this form.
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FAQ

How is my sample for testing collected?

We perform a nasal swab to collect a sample of nasal secretions. This is done by inserting the swab into your nostril approximately 1 inch into the nasal passage (midway) with the most visible drainage or the nostril that is most congested if drainage is not present. The swab is rotated several times, removed gently and this process is repeated on the other side.

How and when will I get results?

The COVID-19 PCR results are returned within 24-48 hours of specimen collection. When your results are ready, we’ll email you a link to view securely online.

Do I need an appointment or can I walk-in?

Yes, you can only test with a testing appointment.

Do I need a referral from a medical professional?

No, you do not need a referral for testing.

Do you accept insurance?

We do not accept your insurance information but most insurers or employers will reimburse you for the cost of the testing if you provide the receipt for your tests (this will immediately get sent to your email upon payment)

How old can a patient be to get a COVID-19 test?

Patients can be of ANY age to register for COVID-19 testing. A parent or legal guardian must complete this registration for all minor patients and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to assist with swab collection if under 15 years of age.

What if I miss my appointment?

You can reschedule your appointment online free of cost 24 hours prior to your appointment. If you do not show up to your testing appointment or try to reschedule in less than 24 hours, only 25% of your testing fee will be refunded.

Can I bring someone with me or should I come alone?

We understand that you may need to bring someone with you; however, only patients who have qualified and scheduled a visit online can be tested.

Refund Policy

If you are unable to keep your Covid-19 RT-PCR appointment, please adjust your appointment or call us to let us know at least 12 hours prior to your scheduled appointment.

Appointments booked same day or within 12 hours are still subject to our cancellation policy.
12 hour or less cancellations are a 50% charge, no shows are a 100% charge.