We understand how worrisome it can be when your child or teen develops symptoms associated with the coronavirus, otherwise known as Covid-19. The experienced and caring providers at StarLight Pediatrics in Holly Springs, NC, offer Covid testing and are able to perform PCR tests in-house so you can receive your child or teen’s results faster.
Covid-19 Symptoms
A wide range of symptoms can develop in conjunction with the Covid-19 virus. The symptoms a person experiences can vary from one individual to the next. It is best to call our pediatric office in Holly Springs, NC, about covid testing as soon as your child displays any of the symptoms associated with the coronavirus.
Some of the most common symptoms to develop when someone is sick with Covid include:
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Trouble breathing
- Loss of smell or taste
- Nausea/vomiting
- Fever or chills
- Body aches
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
Pediatric Covid Testing
Two types of tests are available for diagnosing Covid-19. One type is a rapid antigen test, which can usually deliver results in less than 30 minutes. The other type is a PCR test, which could sometimes take up to three days to deliver results in the past. Fortunately, we are now able to perform the Covid-19 PCR test in-house and can deliver results in about two hours or less.
You should always have your kids tested for the coronavirus if they are displaying any of the common symptoms associated with it. However, there are some other situations in which it is helpful to undergo Covid testing even if your child or teen is not feeling sick and does not have any symptoms. Such situations include:
- Shortly before going back to school
- Prior to international travel
- Just before an upcoming surgery
- After close contact with someone who tests positive (get tested 3-5 days after exposure)
Contact us about coming in today for testing if your child or teen is displaying Covid symptoms or was recently exposed to someone with the virus. We perform testing on-site and can provide results quickly. For pediatric covid testing in Holly Springs, NC, call StarLight Pediatrics at (919) 762-5113.