According to a new article from
KCRG, as of yesterday, 125 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations across the state are now offering COVID-19 rapid antibody tests to customers. The article says that
the rapid antibody test is available for patients who want to learn if they have been previously infected with COVID-19 in the past and are not currently experiencing symptoms. The test will NOT be able to detect a current COVID-19 infection.
The rapid antibody test is very simple. A new press release from The test uses a finger stick to collect a small blood sample, which is administered by a trained Hy-Vee Pharmacy team member.
Results possible in as few as 15 minutes.
Posted: Jan 14, 2021 3:33 PM
Posted By: Mike Bunge
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Hy-Vee will begin offering COVID-19 tests on Monday that produce results in as few as 15 minutes.
The grocery chain says the rapid antibody testing will be available at more than 250 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations.
Patients must register ahead of time through www.hy-vee.com/covidtesting and select “antibody test” to schedule a testing time and location and receive a test voucher. Hy-Vee says the tests will be administered inside the pharmacy at a cost of $25 and may be purchased with any form of payment, including health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. The test uses a finger stick to collect a small blood sample, which is administered by a trained Hy-Vee Pharmacy team member. After testing is complete, results will be sent to the patient via email that same day.