Should I be tested for COVID-19?
Maybe; not everyone needs to be tested for COVID-19. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and want to get tested, call your healthcare provider first.
COVID-19 screening & tests in Portland, OR
Screening, PCR, rapid, and antibody tests near Portland
Why are Sesame prices so good?
Save up to 60% on COVID-19 screenings, tests, and care in Oregon. Viral COVID-19 viral tests available in select markets. No insurance needed.
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Video COVID-19 screening
Video visit with a doctor or nurse to review symptoms that may be related to COVID-19. The clinician will assess the patient's symptoms and will determine if a recommendation for in-person testing is appropriate.
Traci Lambert, NP
- Family medicine
- "Great experience! She was exactly on time, and she quickly and competently diagnosed the issue with my swollen finger, and immediately sent in the prescription electronically. This was by far a better experience than having to go into urgent care, wait, be exposed to sick people, etc.... Already raving about my experience to my friends...."
Tod Work, NP
- Family medicine
- "Today Work, NP put me at ease. He asked questions and listened to me. He was kind and efficient."
Dawn Drewes, APRN
- Urgent care
- "... quick, straight forward, got antibiotics and feel more at peace"
LaMonica Hodges, NP
- Family medicine
- "LaMonica Hodges, NP was very professional, attentive and personable. All of my questions and concerns were addressed. "
Dr. Amol Malankar, DO
- Family medicine
- "Dr. Amol Malankar was an excellent physician who was efficient, empathetic and very patient. He will be my go to doctor if I use sesame again. He deserves the highest compliments for his care."
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- Advice on appropriate next steps
- Antibody test
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FAQs
COVID-19
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Is there a vaccine to protect against COVID-19?
There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to take everyday preventive actions, like avoiding close contact with people who are sick and washing your hands often.
How can I get tested for COVID-19?
Two kinds of tests are available for COVID-19: viral tests and antibody tests. A viral test checks for a current infection. An antibody test checks for a previous infection. Both kinds of tests are available to book on Sesame.
What is antibody testing? And can I be tested using this method?
Antibody testing checks a sample of a person’s blood to look for antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19. When someone gets COVID-19, their body usually makes antibodies. However, it typically takes one to three weeks to develop these antibodies. Some people may take even longer to develop antibodies, and some people may not develop antibodies. A positive result from this test may mean that person was previously infected with the virus. Talk to your healthcare provider about what your antibody test result means.
Antibody tests should not be used to diagnose COVID-19. To see if you are currently infected, you need a viral test. Viral tests identify the virus in respiratory samples, such as swabs from the inside of your nose.
We do not know yet if having antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 can protect someone from getting infected again or, if they do, how long this protection might last. Scientists are conducting research to answer those questions.
If I have recovered from COVID-19, will I be immune to it?
We do not know yet if people who recover from COVID-19 can get infected again. CDC and partners are investigating to determine if a person can get sick with COVID-19 more than once.
When should I seek emergency care if I have COVID-19?
Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
Trouble breathing Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion Inability to wake or stay awake Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you. Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.
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