Urgent Care

Select Urgent Care Locations Offer Rapid COVID-19 PCR (LIAT) Testing for Business & Summer Travel

As many testing sites across Tampa Bay beginning to close, select BayCare’s Urgent Care centers are offering an effective and reliable rapid test that can detect both COVID-19 and the flu. The test is available to asymptomatic people wishing to confirm they are negative for COVID-19 before traveling or visiting loved ones.  This PCR (LIAT) test is approved for most airlines and most travel destinations, however, it is the patient’s responsibility to check the regulations and test requirements needed for your destination.*

This service will offer a real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) that detects both flu and COVID-19 with the same reliability as a lab-based test. Patients may receive test results in 30 minutes on-site.  Due to limited supply, the RT-PCR will be available on a reservation basis. Reservations can be made using the Save Your Spot tool. The test will not be billed to insurance but will be available as a self-pay service at a cost of $150.

*At this time, this testing isn't approved for travel to Hawaii. 

Even if you're not prepared for an injury or illness, we are. You don't need an appointment to be treated and with extended evening and weekend hours, we are here when you need us. Come to a BayCare Urgent Care Center for fast health care for adults and children ages two and older. En Español.