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 Labs offers expedited COVID-19 testing utilizing collection friendly nasal swabs
and gold-standard rtPCR based tests to detect active COVID-19 infections.
Our PCR Covid Testing is completed by a CLIA-certified laboratory and approved testing site for the reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test using the SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19). The RT-PCR test is considered the current gold standard among COVID-19 tests and is accepted as proof of COVID-19 free status for travel or return to work.
First Rate Lab
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 | ||
| 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.
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.