Middle Georgia Labs
PCR, Rapid Antigen, & Antibody Tests Available
Middle Georgia Labs is a local CLIA-certified high complexity lab offering several types of COVID-19 testing. Results are accurate and available within 24 hours. Visit us in Macon.
No appointment is required. We accept insurance with no out-of-pocket expense.
Reliable COVID-19 Testing in Macon
There is no appointment or referral necessary for our drive-thru testing and a provider is on-site.
Drive-Thru Testing Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm (Rapid Antigen Tests Only)
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
What to Expect
We send you results within 24 hours
*Saturday test results will be provided in 48 hours.
Our COVID-19 Test Types
Insurance is accepted for the COVID-19 test. There are no out-of-pocket expenses.
Payments utilizing insurance require a provider encounter.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Using a nasopharyngeal swab, PCR tests for an active infection by looking for pieces of the genomic materials of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The PCR test is extremely specific and sensitive, making it the most accurate test we offer. This test can detect COVID-19 sooner than any other available test.
Cost $150 per test (Self Pay)
Insurance Accepted
Results in 24 hours
*Saturday test results will be provided in 48 hours
Most accurate results
Other Testing Options
Antigen
The antigen test checks for active infection by looking for certain pieces of the proteins, or specific viral antigens, which make up the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
This test produces results quickly. The antigen test is faster and less expensive, so it is a practical option for large groups.
Cost
$100 per test (Self Pay)
Insurance Accepted
Results in
15 minutes
Antibody
The antibody test, also called a serology test, checks for traces of a past infection. There are two options for this test: finger prick or blood draw.
This tests for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 proteins in the blood to determine if you have been infected in the past. The body produces antibodies, which are proteins designed to combat viruses, and signs of antibodies confirm a past infection.
Cost
Blood draw: $50 per test (Self Pay)
Finger prick: $50 per test (Self Pay)
Insurance Accepted
Results in
15 minutes
Insurance Accepted | No Out-of-Pocket Expense
Why Choose Middle Georgia Labs for COVID-19 Testing?
CLIA-Certified High Complexity Lab
Experienced Team
Convenient Drive-Thru Testing
Results in 24 Hours*
Who We Are
Middle Georgia Labs strives to improve the safety and wellbeing of our community by offering reliable, accurate, and fast COVID-19 test results. We are a CLIA-certified high complexity lab offering more sensitive tests for more accurate results. The criteria for our level of certification is the most regulated in the industry and includes factors such as the knowledge level of the test administer, equipment quality control, and the procedures and processes used to administer a test.
There are very few labs in the country that are accredited to provide the same level of accuracy, reliability, and timeliness as Middle Georgia Labs. We have full testing capabilities and can produce accurate results. Because our lab testing location is a drive-thru, you may stay in your car while being tested for additional convenience and safety.
What is COVID-19?
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses, some of which can infect people. Until 2019, this new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, had not been discovered in humans. Caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that can cause a myriad of symptoms ranging from a mild cold to pneumonia, with the most common being fever, coughing, and shortness of breath.
Middle Georgia Labs, offering COVID-19 testing, is provided by Middle Georgia Heart. With multiple locations throughout Middle Georgia, the medical providers at Middle Georgia Heart treat conditions and symptoms of the heart with exceptional patient care being the main focus.