Convenient COVID-19 Testing in Your Community

COVID-19 Testing

Weiss’ COVID-19 testing takes place in the Arvey Clinic of Weiss Memorial Hospital, and is by appointment only.

Testing is available to all community members who currently have one or more COVID-associated symptoms or exposure, with or without insurance, and who have made an appointment.

Most insurance plans cover COVID-19 testing with a referral/prescription. For those who are insured, out-of-pocket costs may vary depending on their specific plans. Self-pay cost is $102 for those who are not covered by insurance.

If your symptoms are worsening or you think you need emergency services, call 911 immediately.

How to Schedule a COVID-19 Test

Call (773) 564-7777 to schedule a COVID-19 test. If you have a referral/prescription from your medical provider, you will be scheduled immediately. If not, you will be offered a clinical screen to determine eligibility for COVID-19 testing.

To begin your COVID-19 screening, call (773) 564-7777. A Weiss clinician will administer your assessment and may recommend COVID-19 testing. Following your phone assessment, you will be assigned an appointment time.

To qualify for a COVID-19 test, patients must have one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Congestion
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Shortness of breath
  • Loss or decrease of sense of smell or taste
  • Muscle aches with flu-like symptoms
  • Loss of appetite
  • Chills or shaking chills
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea or other gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Close contact (identified as being within six feet of a person for a prolonged period of time or been coughed on) with someone who has been diagnosed with or presumed positive COVID-19
  • Traveled to an area with high community spread of COVID-19
  • Work in a healthcare facility (clinic, hospital, nursing home, senior care facility or other healthcare facility) or are a first responder
  • 65 years or older
  • Have the following chronic conditions:
    • Chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma
    • Severe heart condition (high blood pressure, previous heart attacks, heart failure, etc)
    • Neurologic condition that affects ability to cough (had a stroke)
    • Condition that can cause a person to be immunocompromised (cancer treatment, smoking, bone marrow or organ transplant, immune deficiencies, HIV positive, prolonged use of corticosteroids, and other immune weakening medications)
    • Very overweight or obese (BMI greater than 40)
    • Chronic kidney disease or undergoing dialysis
    • Liver disease
  • Currently pregnant

COVID-19 Test Results

COVID-19 test results may take up to three (3) business days to receive. Please do not call for results. Your primary care physician or a Weiss clinician will call you with your results.

If your symptoms worsen or become severe, please call 911.

Please self-quarantine for 14 days and wear a face mask as often as possible, regardless of a positive or negative test result. Follow CDC guidelines for protecting yourself and others against COVID-19.

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