COVID-19 Care Options - Primary Care in Rochester and Kasson
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If you are experiencing symptoms common for COVID-19, find answers about your symptoms using the Check Symptoms assessment tool in the Patient Portal on the web or the Mayo Clinic App. This tool is available to Mayo Clinic patients in Iowa, Minnesota or Wisconsin regardless of age. If you do not have insurance and are unable to cover the test cost, inquire about billing options when you call.
A nurse will determine what tests you need based on your symptoms, direct you to a local testing site if you meet criteria, and provide instructions for scheduling your test.
If you have life-threatening COVID-19 symptoms, such as trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure, confusion, or blue lips and/or face, call 9-1-1 or visit the closest emergency room.
COVID-19 vaccination
Visit the COVID-19 vaccine information for Minnesota patients and residents website for information on vaccine availability in our area. Schedule an appointment online from your Patient Portal or by call your primary care provider's office.
You can view and print your COVID-19 vaccination record by logging in to your Patient Online Services account on the web. Once you have logged on click on "Medical Record" from the left menu. In the "Select Immunizations to print the list" sentence, click the work Immunizations. Select the print icon and then click "Print this page" in the pop-up window.
COVID-19 Testing
Mayo Clinic recommends the use of home antigen tests. If a COVID-19 PCR test is desired, you can schedule an appointment online from your Patient Portal or by call your primary care provider's office. A combined triage and testing process is available for COVID-19 and group A streptococcus (strep throat). There will be a single process for screening, testing and sharing results at Mayo Clinic across the Midwest.
If testing is completed at a Mayo Clinic facility results can be expected in 24 to 72 hours. Results will all be available from your Patient Portal by calling the automated Mayo Clinic Service Line at 877-838-2050. Have your Mayo Clinic number and date of birth ready when you call. If you are positive COVID-19 or strep throat, you will be contacted and advised of next steps.
