Laboratory of Florida

03/17/2022

NO MORE COVID TESTING FOR FREE
US GOVERNMENT STOPS PAYING FOR COVID TESTING ON MARCH 22, 2022.

The government agency responsible for making testing free for the people, HRSA, has just stated that as of March 22, 2022, they are not accepting new testing claims due to insufficient funds.

https://www.hrsa.gov/provider-relief
https://www.hrsa.gov/coviduninsuredclaim/submission-deadline

Obviously, this is a VERY short notice. Claims after March 22 will not be adjudicated by HRSA, which means that all labs in the country will stop offering free testing on or before March 22.

Uninsured patients will have to pay out of pocket for the testing ($120-200+ depending on location and urgency).

Insured individuals will be tested and billed per their insurance plan. All testing will be done as medically necessary per doctor's order.

Insurance plans do not cover testing for travel purposes.

Updated: March 16, 2022 Why will the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program stop accepting claims? The HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program (UIP) will soon stop accepting claims due to a lack of sufficient funds. The program will continue to accept claims for testing and treatment until 11:59 PM on March 22, 20...

01/19/2022

FREE COVID PCR TESTING FOR UNINSURED

Zero out of pocket is available for all uninsured patients who have been exposed or suspect they have been exposed to the virus. This is the highly accurate PCR - not a rapid test. Positive/Detected report can be used as proof of recovery.

This is NOT for travelers!

12/24/2021

... and for a small fee of $25 our techs will come to you if you are located in Tampa Bay.

12/24/2021

We hear that people have trouble finding and booking a COVID test appointment. Despite Delta and Omicron wave we still offer no wait 24 hrs PCR results. Antigen testing is resulted the same day or while you wait. Antibodies tests are resulted the same day.

Uninsured patients are tested for free. Insured patients are controlled by their plans. Cash walk-in price is $120 for PCR, $55 for antigen and $110 for antibodies.

Make your appointment now at

01/13/2021

All COVID-19 tests offered Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm. No wait. Results - same day/24 hours max. All insurances accepted. Uninsured individuals tested for FREE. Sign in now at https://covid.labflorida.com/appointment.

01/13/2021

LabFlorida is a high complexity, Tampa-based lab, well equipped to handle large order volumes and ready to handle all your COVID-19 testing needs.
Here is a complete list of tests we offer:
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Molecular PCR SARS-CoV-2 Test (nasal swab for active viral infection)
Turnaround time: 24 hours
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Antigen SARS-CoV-2 Test (nasal swab for active viral infection)
Turnaround time: same day
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Antigen Flu A/B SARS-CoV-2 Test (nasal swab for active viral infections)
Turnaround time: same day
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SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies (intravenous blood serum tests):
Turnaround time: same day
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*New* SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies IgG Quantitative (intravenous blood serum test
that measures IgG levels, which helps determine efficacy of vaccinations):
Turnaround time: same day
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All insurance plans are accepted. We need a doctor’s order to bill your insurance.

Uninsured patients can be seen by a nurse and tested for free.

06/10/2020

All COVID-19 testing is now available! More info:

11/18/2016

New post on LabFlorida.com Blog: Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls on physicians to screen for addictions at http://www.labflorida.com/blog/surgeon-general-vivek-murthy-calls-physicians-screen-addictions/ |

02/08/2016

New post on LabFlorida.com Blog: C. Diff Provides Insight Into Antibiotic Resistance and Infection Risks at http://www.labflorida.com/blog/c-diff-provides-insight-into-antibiotic-resistance-and-infection-risks/ |

11/19/2014

New post on LabFlorida.com Blog: Understanding Occult Blood Test at http://www.labflorida.com/blog/understanding-occult-blood-test/ |