COVID-19 Testing Information

Erie County COVID-19 Testing Locations

Testing Sites through PCP or Urgent Care (appointments required)

AHN/St. Vincent

Testing location: 4247 West Ridge Rd. (West Side Health + Wellness Pavilion)
412-Nurse 4U (412-687-7348)
https://www.ahn.org/coronavirus/faqs/testing
Vincent will also arrange for testing from PCP not affiliated with AHN patient, provider must fax request. Patient will receive a call from scheduling center with an appointment.
Contact PCP directly via phone or video call
Will test people under 18 years old with parent/guardian present

UPMC

Testing location: 150 W. 3rd St.
814-877-7082
https://www.upmc.com/coronavirus/testing-centers
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (after PCP orders)
UPMC will consider testing from non-UPMC affiliated providers; provider must fax request; (refer to 2607 if provider questions process); patient will receive a call from scheduling center with an appointment
Contact PCP directly via phone or video call
Will test people under 18 years old with parent/guardian present

UPMC Urgent Care Locations

7200 Peach St., 814-860-3301
2861 W. 26th St., 814-835-6695
https://www.upmc.com/coronavirus/testing-centers
Open Daily 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Appointments for testing can be made online for symptomatic individuals, or as part of a visit when medically necessary
Will test people under 18 years old with parent/guardian present

LECOM/Millcreek

Testing location: 5515 Peach St.
Patient will receive a call from scheduling center with an appointment.
Contact PCP directly via phone
Will test people under 18 years old with parent/guardian present

MedExpress

Testing location: 5039 Peach St.
814-866-1443
Will test people under 18 years old with parent/guardian present

Community Health

Testing location: 1202 State St.
814-455-7222
Will test people under 18 years old with parent/guardian present

Free Testing Sites

Please call the centers directly regarding testing and not Department of Health.

BTW Center & UPMC

Testing location: 1720 Holland St.
814-453-5744, ext. 235
Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free testing every Tuesday while supplies last
No Insurance Required
No symptoms needed to get tested
On-site Community Health Workers are available for registration and to provide education
Testing ages 2 and up

Community Health Net

Testing location: 1202 State St.
814-454-4530, ext. 282
Will need letter from ECDH identifying you as a close contact, and must include the investigation number
Will test people under 18 years old with parent/guardian present

CVS Pharmacy Testing

Testing location: 3750 Sterrettania Rd.
1-866-389-2727
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing
Appointment required
Results found on mychart.minuteclinic.com
Will test people under 18 years old with parent/guardian present

MLK Center & AHN/Highmark

Testing location: 312 Chestnut St.
814-459-2761, ext. 225
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Free testing every Thursday while supplies last
No Insurance Required
No symptoms needed to get tested
On-site Community Health Workers are available for registration and to provide education
Testing ages 2 and up

Quality of Life Learning Center & LECOM

Testing location: 2046 E. 19th St.
814-899-3904
Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free testing every Wednesday while supplies last
No Insurance Required
No symptoms needed to get tested
On-site Community Health Workers are available for registration and to provide education
Testing ages 2 and up

Rite Aid

Testing location: 5430 Peach St.
1-800-748-3243
https://www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/services/covid-19-testing
M-F, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Weekends, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Must be 18 years old or older

Understanding COVID-19 Testing

https://www.covidtestingtoolkit.org/the-evidence/

Testing Infographics

Translations

https://www.covidtestingtoolkit.org/library/translations/

Pennsylvania Department of Health Links and Information Sheets

CDC Symptom Tracker Tool and Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should get tested for COVID-19?
- If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have had close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes), then we recommend that you get tested. Use the CDC online tool to help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
- People with COVID-19 can have a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms can appear 2 to 14 days after being exposed to the virus. Symptoms can include: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever or chills, muscle or body aches, sore throat, headache, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose or stuffy nose, fatigue, recent loss of taste or smell.
How do I get tested?
- If you think you have COVID-19 and feel like you have symptoms, you should first call your primary care provider for a consultation and referral.
- Drive-up and walk-up testing is available at some hospitals, urgent care centers, community health centers and certain pharmacy testing sites.
- Free testing (no health insurance necessary) is available at the MLK Center, BTW Center, and Quality of Life Learning Center. Testing supplies are limited. Please look at the “Erie County COVID-19 Testing Locations” table for testing times and locations.
How long will I have to wait to get the results of my COVID-19 test?
- Test results usually come back in approximately 24-72 hours. Depending on test location and current testing demand, this time may vary. Please contact the individual testing site for more up to date information on test turnaround time.
What should I do while I am waiting for my test results?
- If you have symptoms, or believe you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, it is very important to stay at home and isolate yourself to avoid spreading your symptoms to others while you are waiting for test results.
- If you have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, you should stay home and quarantine for 14 days after your last contact with that person.
- If you are not sick with symptoms of COVID-19 and you cannot stay home while you wait for your test results, you should wear a mask when out in public and avoid gatherings with people who are not in your immediate household, are over 65 years old, or have medical conditions that place them at increased risk for COVID-19.
What happens if I test positive?
- If any of your symptoms get worse, call your healthcare provider.
- A nurse from the Erie County Department of Health may call you to check on your health, and ask you for a list of people you have had close contact with while you were sick or just before you got sick.
- Our contact tracers will only contact you for health matters related to COVID-19 and not for any other reason – your information will remain confidential.
- Even if you are not contacted by the Erie County Department of Health, immediately isolate yourself. Stay in isolation for 10 days from when your symptoms started or 10 days from the test date if you did not have symptoms. You are out of isolation on day 11. Some people who develop severe illness from COVID-19 may need to isolate for a longer time. If you continue to have a fever or your symptoms do not improve, contact a healthcare provider.