on where to get an affordable physical exam/immunization

core0 · Jul 22, 2008

:nuke::redbeathe:coollook::typing:bugeyes::no: HI!! 1st time poster....and finally got accepted into a ccsf nursing program..i need to get a physical examination done..i'm a c.n.a. but that exam expired..anyone know where i can get a physical exam and immunization for varicella..chicken pox..i got the pox but need to get a antibody titer...
-HOW MUCH DOES A VARICELLA TITER/ANTIBODY COST??
-WHERE CAN I GET A PHYSICAL EXAM DONE ANYWHERE IN SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA OR IN THE BAY AREA..BEST PRICES???
PLEASE if anyone has any suggestions i'd greatly appreciate it, i have no health insurance...i would go to the ccsf's clinic but i am currently not a student YET until fall and need things done now..HELP please thanks! =)

See if you can use the student health clinic now that you've been accepted or do they have an agreement with one (like at SFU or UCSF)? I got my physical exam for PA school free at the student health clinic. If I remember the Varicella titre was around $35 but that was a long time ago.

Otherwise consider the local walmart clinic or county health department if there is one available. Finally you might check with the program and see if they have any answers. This question has probably been asked before. You might also check with your hospitals employees health program. They can do the varicella titer and possibly the physical. Hopefully you would find a sympathetic person there.

David Carpenter, PA-C

Dolce, RN · Jul 22, 2008

Labs and vaccinations are usually cheapest at your public health department. I think my Varicella titer was about $100 several years ago.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jul 22, 2008

As the others have mentioned, try your local county public health clinic.

chinBSN_RN · Jul 22, 2008

look for FQHC facilities in your area, they serve the uninsured and they have slides, meaning they will bill you base on your income. Some facilities will charge you 10$ copay and five dollars per lab work. Others were charged $25 or higher per visit.

jezbo537 · Jul 22, 2008

Check your local health department, I know ours here you can get a physical done along with tb test and some other routine shots done for around 45$ you would just have to make an appointment though.:wink2:

SenoritaM · Jul 22, 2008

I would try calling for a price at HealthCheckUSA.com. That's where I got my titer for varicella for $45. First call cause I think their prices change from time to time. I liked it cause I didn't need a doctor"s order, you just walk in and ask for the test.