Here is the latest information on how and where to find coronavirus testing locations in Houston. Locations hosted by the Texas Department of Emergency Management are updated weekly

Who can get tested for coronavirus?

Testing criteria varies by site, but most prioritize medical workers; first responders and the elderly; or those with underlying conditions, recent travel or exposure to someone with a confirmed positive case. People presenting common symptoms such as fever and a dry cough are also prioritized.

Can people without symptoms get tested?

Testing for those without any symptoms is becoming more widely available and is recommended for those who have been exposed to someone with a positive or potentially positive case of the coronavirus.

What is antibody testing?

An antibody test identifies someone who may have previously carried the virus and developed an immune response to it. These help identify those with presumed immunity but do not diagnose the presence of COVID-19.

What happens when someone receives a positive result?

Those with manageable symptoms should stay home and avoid all person-to-person contact until symptoms subside, Persse said. Health care providers can monitor symptoms remotely and determine when a patient has returned to health. Those who have come in contact with that person may be able to seek out testing at certain sites, even prior to their test results coming in. If conditions worsen, Persse said to seek medical advice and call ahead if going to an emergency department.

How much does the coronavirus test cost?

Tests administered through Harris County and the city of Houston are free. Tests offered by private providers are paid through insurance or out-of-pocket payment. Some sites operated though public-private partnerships or at federally qualified health centers also offer free tests for those without health insurance. For payment and testing access questions, residents are encouraged to contact their primary care physicians or local coronavirus hotlines.

City of Houston: 832-393-4220

Brazoria County: 979-864-2167

Fort Bend County: 281-633-7795

Galveston County: 409-978-4040

Harris County: 832-927-7575

Montgomery County: 936‐523‐5040

Waller County: 979-826-6063

Where can I get a coronavirus test?

For more sites outside of Houston as well as walk-up sites, view the Texas Department of Human Services database here.

Free public testing sites

Houston Health Department

The department runs two drive-thru testing sites open to anyone, regardless of symptoms. Those interested in getting tested can call the department to receive an access code and directions.

This week the department will also offer testing at Bussey Elementary, 11555 Airline Drive, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 14-17. It will also open a one-day testing site July 18 at Collins Elementary, 9829 Town Park Drive, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

832-393-4220

www.houstonemergency.org/covid19

Harris County Department of Health

Cost: free

Prescreening required

832-927-7575

www.checkforcorona.com

Texas Division of Emergency Management

Cost: Free

Prescreening/appointment required

Sinclair Elementary School, 6410 Grovewood Lane,

Eden Event Center, 7450 N. Wayside

Crosby Community Center, 409 Hare Road, Crosby

Crump Stadium, 12321 High Star Dr.,

HCC-Northeast Campus, 555 Community College Dr., and

HCC – South Campus, 1990 Airport Blvd.

TDEM and the Houston Health Department also operate a walk-up site that does not require appointments at the Merfish Teen Center, 9000 S. Rice Ave., Sunday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

512-883-2400

www.txcovidtest.org | http://texas.curativeinc.com

United Memorial Medical Center

Cost: free

Prescreening required

United Memorial Medical Center, 501 Tidwell Road, Houston

Forest Brook Middle School, 7525 Tidwell Road, Houston

Cullen Middle School, 6900 Scott St., Houston

Griggs School, 801 Regional Park Drive, Houston

1-866-333-COVID

www.ummcscreening.com

Federally Qualified Health Centers

Cost: FQHC patients pay what they can afford, based on income and family size

Individuals can call the following locations to set up testing appointments:

Hope Clinic, 713-773-0803

Community Health Network, Scarsdale Family Health Center, 281-824-1480

Spring Branch Community Health Center, 713-462-6565

El Centro de Corazon, 713-660-1880

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, 713-426-0027

Lone Star Circle of Care at the University of Houston, 346-348-1200

Legacy Community Health: 832-548-5000

New York State

Cost: free

Appointment required

New York state set up walk-up sites open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon at two local churches:

Fallbrook Church, 12512 Walters Road, and

Higher Dimension Church, 9800 Club Creek Drive

Appointments are available by calling 1-833-697-4839.

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