Houston Methodist is offering COVID-19 testing for family members of employees and medical staff prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Although it is best to celebrate holidays virtually this year, we realize that many of us will choose to celebrate the holidays with family and friends in a socially responsible way.
For those of us with family attending college, or who live away from home, we should safely reintegrate our loved ones back into our household. Click here for some guidance on avoidable risks for Thanksgiving.
Family members that do not have any symptoms of COVID-19 can schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 PCR test without a physician’s order. Appointment times for family members will be available Saturday, Nov. 21 through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week. Houston Methodist will submit the charge for the test to insurance or family members can self-pay with a credit or debit card ($77.50) at the time of service.
Again, this testing is only for asymptomatic family members. Anyone with symptoms should see their primary care provider or physician. Testing must be scheduled in advance by calling the specified number for this testing and selecting a site. Family members must sign up for MyChart and provide a cell phone number for contact and results.
To be tested at our Brooks Street location, please call 346.356.3300 and select option 2.
If you have any questions, please call Erika Reyes 346.356.3466 or Mark Vassallo 713.441.7025.
jenny Wong says
Is there an age minimum for family members?
hmslcares1 says
Hi Jenny. I do not see an age limit but you may want to call and verify before scheduling. A good point person is Erika Reyes at 346.356.3466.