Abbott Rapid ID Now testing is done in the COVID building outside our office for those who meet the following two criteria:
OR High-risk persons or their direct caregiver
OR at Provider Discretion
Main Street Medical offers two types of COVID-19 testing.
For assessment of symptoms and next-step direction, set up a visit with a medical professional by calling 843-681-3777 or logging on to our website to requet an appointment. An office visit does not guarantee a rapid testing will be performed. Patients coming to a Main Street Medical must call upon arrival in the parking lot to check in for a visit.
What do my viral tests results mean for me?
If you are told you have a positive viral test, most likely you currently have an active COVID-19 infection and you can give the virus to others. Follow instructions from your provider about isolation and when you can leave home.
If you are told you have a negative viral test, most likely you do NOT currently have an active COVID-19 infection. However, there is a small possibility the result is a false negative. Continue taking steps to protect yourself and prevent spread of the virus.
What do my antibody tests results mean for me?
Results from antibody testing should not be used as the sole basis to diagnose or exclude COVID-19 infection, or to inform infection status.
Positive antibody results
Negative antibody results
What is an antibody test?
Antibody tests look for specific proteins, called antibodies, your body made in response to an infection. Antibodies can be found in the blood of people who are tested after infection, and indicate an immune response to the infection. However, we do not know if the antibodies that result from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 infection, will provide immunity from a future infection or the duration that protection would last. Scientists around the world are conducting studies to better understand the level of antibodies needed for protection, the duration of that protection, and the factors associated with whether a person develops a protective antibody response.
Who may benefit from antibody testing?
Do I need to be concerned about exposure if I have antibodies?
Due to the lack of evidence to support protective immunity, if you are exposed, monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and follow-up with your healthcare provider. Be sure to continue to follow federal, state, and local government guidance regarding social distancing and isolation. If you are a healthcare professional, first responder, or other frontline worker, talk to your employer for specific occupational health guidance. Continue to use masks and other personal protective equipment as appropriate.
Main Street Medical is still seeing patients for other illness, injury and work-related testing or exams.
Upon arrival, please remain in your vehicle and call Main Street Medical at 843-681-3777 to check in and for further instructions.
We appreciate your patience as we work to bring you the best care possible during these trying times.
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Welcome to Main Street Medical
Main Street Medical is a premier urgent care and family practice serving individuals and families in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Led by Joel Johnson III, MD, the team aims to treat all their patients with dignity and compassion by providing comprehensive medical care services that promote a healthy community.
A physician-owned practice, Main Street Medical has a large team of health care professionals able to provide a wide variety of services that include both primary and urgent care for the surprises of everyday life. They can help patients manage a variety of chronic diseases including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. In addition to adult and pediatric care, the team also provides x-rays, laboratory services, medication assistance, and employment physicals.
Lauded for their excellence in care, Main Street Medical has won Best Urgent Care and Best Doctor almost every year from a local publication, The Island Packet, since they started the contest about 10 years ago. Dr. Johnson also won Best Doctor for Hilton Head Monthly in 2019.
Main Street Medical is conveniently located in the popular tourist destination, Hilton Head Island, right off the Cross Island Parkway, so if you are staying on either end of the Island you can access the facility in minutes.
At the convenience of their patients, Main Street Medical is open seven days a week, with walk-ins and scheduled appointments available. Call the office for an appointment today, or book one online.
Main Street Medical is an urgent care/primary care facility that is available to treat both adults and children that require prompt medical care. We have an in-house lab and a digital x-ray machine to better treat your medical needs. We are open 7 days a week. We also provide DOT, Coast Guard, work, sports and school physicals.