Rapid Covid Testing Arrives in Branchburg

Branchburg now has the rapid Covid testing that you have been waiting for! South Branch Family Practice located at 48 Robbins Road in Branchburg, is now using the Sophia 2 system, a rapid antigen testing system, to give patients same day results in a safe environment to find out if they have Covid-19. According to Dr. Julie Ann Juliano, “This is a game changer. Before the instant test, the swab was sent offsite to a lab and patients had to quarantine and wait days for the results. Now, with the Sophia 2 antigen test, patients will be swabbed and South Branch Family Practice can produce test results in hours.”

The earlier diagnosis of Covid-19 can stop the spread of the disease by keeping people isolated who are sick and waiting for results, only requiring patients to quarantine for hours instead of days. An instant result will also reassure those who have been exposed with quick and accurate results. If you or someone you know have been exposed, get a test; it can save your life and the lives of those you love.

The most common symptoms of Covid-19 are fatigue followed by headache, but it can also feel like a cold, or symptoms of allergies, or a dry cough. Don’t assume anything if you are feeling sick, regardless of the severity, and get a test as soon as possible. If you are traveling or returning from travel, or if you are having a procedure done, testing can keep you and those around you safe. The longer you wait, the more people you can infect, and the more the virus will spread. We are close to getting widespread vaccine distribution and the end of the pandemic is now in sight but we are not out of the woods yet. Get a test. Save a life. Protect yourself and those you love.

Call for an appointment and we will test you and your family for same day results. We test all ages, we accept most insurance, and there is a reasonable cash price for those that don’t have insurance. South Branch Family Practice is not a subsidized testing center, but we are committed to keeping our community safe and mitigating the spread of Covid-19.

Call 908-685-8080 or 908-526-8300 for your appointment.