What do I need to bring to get tested at a community testing site? What should I expect when I’m there?
In order to be eligible for testing at community-based testing sites, individuals must be current New Jersey residents and meet specific testing criteria: fever of at least 99.6°F and respiratory ...
Should I get tested if I do not have symptoms of COVID-19?
No.
At this time, testing is prioritized for individuals who are sick with symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath where they need hospitalization, those who are close contacts of confirme...
I was sick and missed work. Is it true that I have get tested for COVID-19 before going back to work?
Sick people should remain home. Testing is only recommended for individuals with symptoms that require hospitalization or individuals who are close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Testing for...
I was turned away from the public testing location. Why?
You must meet the following criteria to be tested for COVID-19 at a Community Testing site.
To get tested at a Community Testing site, you must:
be a New Jersey Resident
be experiencing symptoms o...
No. Being the contact of someone who has close contact with a person who has COVID-19 does not warrant testing. For example, if you have a coworker whose family member is a confirmed case, you woul...
Why do I need to bring my health insurance card to community-based testing sites?
If you have health insurance, you are asked to bring it. Testing is covered by insurance. However, healthcare/medical insurance is not a requirement to be tested.
Find a local testing center near y...
I was tested for COVID-19. How do I get my results?
If you went to a community-based or FEMA "drive-through" testing site
You will receive a call from 1-833-447-0001 (Caller ID: "Results Center") with your test results in 3-5 days. Please answer the...
Is it true that I can get tested for COVID-19 at a commercial laboratory, such as LabCorp or Quest?
No, you can not get tested for COVID-19 by taking yourself to a commercial laboratory. A commercial laboratory will not perform a COVID-19 test unless they have an order from a health care provider...