Welcome to Mini Pharmacy & Medical Supplies

Offering COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Testing. Insurance not accepted and the test will be $125 with results within hours.

Call us with questions at 888-545-6464

Please park in the highlighted areas parallel to the sidewalk when its time for your appointment.

Mini Pharmacy

What: Mini Pharmacy - Retail - COVID Testing

Mini Pharmacy - Retail - COVID Testing

Testing FAQs

How It Works

All tests are by appointment only.
Once you have selected an appointment time you will need to sign up for Intend with your name, email address, and mobile phone number. Intend is a HIPAA-compliant platform that is used to deliver your test results securely and privately.
Next, you must complete a profile document. Your profile includes your age, sex, the name and number of your primary care physician, a credit card for payment, and a few questions about the reason for your test.

Payment

We require a valid credit card to process payment when you arrive and before we administer the test.
We are not accepting insurances.
Antigen testing is $125.00.

Your Appointment

Please arrive at your appointment time, we have limited parking and will be administering tests according to appointment times.
Pull into and park in the assigned COVID-19 testing parking spot at your appointment time.
Remain in your car. Lower your driver’s side window 2 inches.
You will need to present a valid form of identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
A healthcare professional will provide you with a nasal swab and supervise your sample collection for antigen testing.
The testing process will take approximately 10 minutes.
Results will be delivered to you as soon as they are available via Intend. This normally takes less than 3 hours from the time of your test.

Testing Instructions

Note: you will collect your own sample for testing. A healthcare professional will provide you with a nasal swab and supervise your sample collection.

Tilt your head back 70 degrees.
Gently insert the sterile swab into the nostril. Using gentle rotation, push the swab until resistance is met at the level of the turbinates, less than one (1) inch (about 2 cm) into the nostril.
Rotate the swab a few times against the nasal wall and then remove the swab from the nostril.
How to Collect a Nasal Swab Specimen for COVID-19 testing from the CDC:
- English
- Spanish

Results

If you test positive, know what protective steps to take to prevent others from getting sick.
Tell your healthcare provider about your positive test result and stay in contact with them during your illness. To avoid spreading the virus to others, follow CDC recommendations. See CDC’s guidance Isolate if You are Sick, which has information for a person who tests positive and has symptoms, and for a person who doesn’t have symptoms.
If you test negative, you probably were not infected at the time your sample was collected. The test result only means that you did not have COVID-19 at the time of testing. Continue to take steps to protect yourself.

COVID-19 Testing Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary symptoms of COVID-19?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 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:

Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fever
Chills
Muscle pain
Sore throat
New loss of taste or smell

This list is not all possible symptoms. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Who Should get tested?

According to the CDC, people who have symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested.

People who have had close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more) with someone with confirmed COVID-19.
People who have taken part in activities that put them at higher risk for COVID-19 because they cannot socially distance as needed, such as travel, attending large social or mass gatherings, or being in crowded indoor settings.
People who have been asked or referred to get testing by their healthcare provider, local or state health department.

Not everyone needs to be tested. If you do get tested, you should self-quarantine/isolate at home pending test results and follow the advice of your health care provider or a public health professional.

What should I do if I'm experiencing severe symptoms?

If you or a family member are experiencing severe symptoms, please call your doctor. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.

When can I be tested?

Testing is by appointment only and is subject to availability.

Am I required to show ID?

Yes. Bring a form of personal identification to your test. This helps ensure that your test results are matched to the right person. Your identity and your test results are protected by federal law and will not be shared with any other agencies for purposes of law enforcement or immigration.

Is the test invasive?

We use a nasal swab that must be inserted only about 2 cm into the nostril, until some resistance is met. You will collect your nasal sample yourself under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Is the test accurate?

For an antigen test, positive results are usually highly accurate, but a negative test may need to be confirmed with a PCR test.

Can I schedule an appointment if I am not a resident of Los Angeles County?

Yes. Testing is available for anyone.

How do I cancel my appointment?

You may cancel your appointment by clicking on the ‘Cancel’ button on your home page.

When do I need to arrive for my appointment?

Please arrive at the scheduled time listed on your confirmation email.

Can I bring other people with me?

If you are signing up for yourself and someone else, simply complete the signup process for yourself and then click the ‘Add another person to my appointment’ button. Each patient must have their own appointment. If you are witnessing COVID-19 symptoms in multiple family members, please make individual appointments for each person.

Can I have other people in my car when I arrive for testing?

Yes, but please do not expose others if you suspect you are ill. If someone else in your car would like to be tested, they must be added to your appointment. You can add other people to an appointment by clicking on the ‘Add another person to my appointment’ button. Only those with appointments will be tested.

How long will the test take?

The testing process should not take more than 10 minutes. Results will be available same-day.