COVID-19 & Flu Testing
Palm Urgent Care · San Diego County
What Is COVID-19 & Flu Testing?
Palm Urgent Care offers rapid COVID-19 and influenza testing on a walk-in basis at all of our San Diego County locations. Most rapid results are ready during your visit, so you leave knowing your status and, when a test is positive, with a treatment plan started by a licensed provider. We test symptomatic patients, close contacts, and patients who need documented results for work, school or travel. Combination testing lets us check for COVID-19, flu A and B, and strep from the same visit when your symptoms overlap, which matters most in winter months when the viruses circulate together.
What's Included
What to Expect
Walk in, no appointment needed
A quick swab collected by our clinical team
Rapid results before you leave in most cases
A provider reviews results and starts treatment when appropriate
When to Visit
Get tested if you have fever, cough, sore throat, congestion, body aches or fatigue, if you were exposed to someone positive, or if you need documented results. Seek emergency care for trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion or bluish lips.
COVID-19 & Flu Testing Available at 4 Locations
Choose your nearest clinic for this service
Palm Urgent Care – El Cajon (Magnolia)
436 S Magnolia Ave, Suite 101
(619) 354-6494
Palm Urgent Care – El Cajon (Mollison)
505 N Mollison Ave, Suite 201
(619) 354-6494
Palm Urgent Care – National City
101 N Highland Ave, Suite F
(619) 354-6494
Palm Urgent Care – San Ysidro
601 E San Ysidro Blvd
(619) 354-6494
Why Choose Palm Urgent Care
Testing at Palm comes with a provider, not just a result. Positive tests get a same-visit treatment conversation, including antivirals when you are eligible, and your result is documented for work or school. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare and most plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast are the results?
Rapid COVID-19, flu and strep results are typically ready during your visit. Send-out PCR results, when needed, usually return within 24 to 48 hours.
Can I get treatment if I test positive?
Yes. A licensed provider reviews every positive result with you and can start antiviral treatment for COVID-19 or flu when you are eligible, during the same visit.
Do you provide notes for work or travel?
Yes. We provide documented results suitable for employers, schools and travel requirements at your request.
Is testing covered by insurance?
Most plans, including Medi-Cal and Medicare, cover testing when you have symptoms or an exposure. Self-pay pricing is available; call (619) 354-6494 for details.
Ready for COVID-19 & Flu Testing?
Walk in to any location or book ahead — no referral needed.