COVID-19 Testing

Click here for more information on community testing in Oakland (Thursday and Friday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)

Registration	Walk-up, Online or Telephone Online pre-registration only takes about 3 minutes and speeds up the process when you arrive, but you are also welcome to just come to the site and we will register you there. See you soon!
Required Documentation	None, but ID is helpful if there is a language barrier.
Ordering Physician	A Roots Community Health physician
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions	FAQs
Test Type	Nasopharyngeal (deep in the nose), OR ororpharyngeal (throat) plus nasal (nose)
Test Turnaround Time	Results are typically e-mailed to you within 24 hours. Make sure to select the “results by email” option when you register.
Cost?	If you are uninsured or underinsured, we can still provide testing for free. If you have insurance, please bring your information with you. We accept most Medi-Cal and PPO insurance providers. Please see the registration form for more information.
Insurance Required?	If you are insured, yes. Please bring your insurance card with you to help use continue to provide testing to the whole community. If you are uninsured, you can get tested for free.