Drive Thru & Rapid Testing Centers
VIRAL TESTING AVAILABLE in multiple states.
Please see this document for a list of COVID and Antibody testing locations in your state. It is updated frequently.
The Baseline COVID-19 Testing Program offers tests to those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, but who are NOT in need of immediate medical attention. Free COVID-19 testing is open in select states: CA, DE, ID, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA and VA (others will be added). The Baseline COVID-19 Program is an effort to expand access to COVID-19 screening and testing in areas with a high volume of known cases. You must be 18 or over. The Baseline COVID-19 Program is focused on: Helping those with concerns about COVID-19 to possibly get tested free of cost and enabling public health officials to target testing efforts. Details at: www.projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19/
NJ, PA and DE
Visit here for information about testing locations in New York.
This article offers a list of testing sites in NJ, PA and DE. These are likely test sites for people who are sick and have symptoms of COVID-19, not for antibodies. Most sites are by appointment only and require a referral from a doctor. If you do not have a doctor, you may call the departments of health in those areas at:
PA Department of Health 1-877-PA-Health
New Jersey 24/7 COVID-19 Public Call Center 1-800-962-1253
Delaware Division of Public Health 1-866-408-1899
Multiple testing locations: 6abc.com/health/covid-19-testing-sites-delaware-valley/6045920/
Waldwick, NJ: Rite Aid at 60 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick.
Testing is performed in the parking lot, and people undergoing testing remain in their vehicle.
The nasal-swab test is self-administered. A pharmacist oversees the procedure. The tests are free, but will only be given to people who are eligible for testing under federal guidelines and who have pre-registered. Registration and an appointment can be done at riteaid.com.
To be eligible for testing, a person must meet guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Participants must be 18 or over.
Pennsylvania: Testing centers for the virus are listed below. A doctor’s referral is required. www.upmc.com/coronavirus/testing-centers
Georgia & Rhode Island - CVS Health
Georgia Tech, Atlanta & Twin River Casino, Providence, Rhode Island
CVS Health is setting up drive-thru testing locations and hopes to perform up to 1,000 tests a day.
The sites will use Abbott Laboratories’ rapid COVID-19 test and make testing available to patients who meet the guidelines from the CDC and the state governments. Both sites have large parking lots that can accommodate multiple lanes of cars.
First Responder Testing - Massachusetts [CVS]
CVS launched its first drive-thru testing operation at one of its Massachusetts stores on March 20.
This site tests First Responders Only.
On March 13, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart and Target executives gathered at the White House and pledged to open drive-thru testing locations, but only CVS has opened a location so far. CVS and Walgreens have been hampered in their efforts to ramp up more drive-thru testing by supply constraints for tests and for personal protective equipment for their pharmacy staff conducting the procedure.
Washington, DC
Visit here for information about District sponsored testing.
Indiana
Eli Lilly is providing free drive-thru testing for certain individuals (by nasopharyngeal swab), for the SARS-CoV-2 virus -- the virus that causes COVID-19 -- in Indianapolis and central Indiana.
Appointments are necessary.
Tests are available daily for health care workers, first responders, essential workers or patients deemed at higher risk (65 years of age or older and have symptoms of COVID-19, or patients between age 13 and 65 with a chronic illness or disease or are pregnant and have symptoms of COVID-19)
Info: coronavirus.in.gov/2496.htm
Central Indiana: Limited testing for INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT SYMPTOMS are being offered. This research study will enroll a limited number of people each day from April 6 through mid May, 2020.
The goal of this study is to understand the community prevalence of asymptomatic individuals.
Register: : www.info.lillycovid19testing.com/
Los Angeles, California
SoapBoxSample, an LRW Group company, is working with USC Price School of Public Policy, and seeking people in Los Angeles to participate in a COVID-19 research study for antibody testing to track the trajectory of the pandemic. The study hopes to find out how many people in the county have ever contracted the coronavirus, painting a more accurate picture of the spread of the virus. SoapBoxSample, an LRW
Group company, is working with USC Price School of Public Policy and the L.A. County Department of Public Health on this study.
Antibodies are specific proteins made in response to an infection and are found in the blood and in other tissues of those who are tested after infection. Finding antibodies during a serology test would mean that a person had an immune response to the coronavirus, even if they hadn’t developed any symptoms.
These studies will begin at 6 sites this weekend and continue at drive-thru sites throughout the county every 2 weeks over the next 3 to 4 months. Testing locations will not be disclosed and people cannot walk up and get tested. Sign up to be notified when testing or research opportunities become available at:
http://join.mysoapbox.com/covid19/
Mirakind COVID Testing (at home test) - [Essential Workers]
Prioritizing testing for essential workers / caregivers and city and county governments at this time. If you are inquiring on behalf of a healthcare facility, first responders, other essential workers such as grocery and pharmacy staff, or a city or county government, please contact us at partners@mirakind.org.
