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Why testing is important

Testing is an essential tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Whether you're preparing for travel, think you've been exposed, feel sick or have symptoms, get peace of mind with our in-person drive-thru testing and convenient at-home tests.

You can get tested at Walgreens for free* at one of our 7,000+ drive-thru testing sites. Appointments are available up to 7 days in advance.

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Walgreens offers 3 types of no-cost* drive-thru testing for ages 3 and up. Appointments are available up to 7 days in advance. Online booking only.

PCR Laboratory Test

• Results are available within 48 hours ¹
• Samples are sent to a laboratory for testing
• Meets pre-travel testing requirements

Rapid NAAT Test

• Results are available within 2 hours
• Samples are tested on-site
• Meets most pre-travel testing requirements, check with your destination to verify

Rapid Antigen Test²

• Results are available within 2 hours
• Samples are tested on-site
• Check with your destination to verify this meets pre-travel testing requirements

Get a free COVID-19 PCR at-home collection kit

Pixel by Labcorp COVID-19 PCR test kits are now available at select Walgreens for curbside or in-store pickup, free of charge.

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At-home COVID-19 tests may be available at no cost to you^†

Pick up a test kit from any Walgreens and ask the pharmacy team if your plan covers the cost.
Need to get reimbursed? Save the receipt and submit to your plan.

At-home testing options

Choose from a variety of rapid antigen and PCR at-home testing kits.

• Rapid antigen tests provide results quickly and can be helpful for people experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
• PCR tests are sent to a lab for analysis, and can detect COVID-19 within days of infection, even with no symptoms

Shop at-home COVID-19 tests

No-cost collection kits from Labcorp OnDemand³

Request a Pixel by Labcorp COVID-19 PCR At-Home Collection Kit.

How it works

• Complete eligibility survey on Labcorp OnDemand
• Receive kit via FedEx Priority Overnight
• Register your kit, collect your sample and send to Labcorp via prepaid FedEx Priority Overnight
• Access your results on Labcorp OnDemand (typically 1–2 days after receipt at lab)

Request a collection kit

Expert insights

Important COVID-19 information from healthcare professionals and
pharmacists to help you stay informed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to your questions about COVID-19 testing

• Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing is available to patients ages 3+.* If you receive a Diagnostic Test and have insurance, you will be asked to show your insurance card at the appointment and the lab may bill your insurer. You will not receive a bill from Walgreens or from any lab partner.

  At-home COVID-19 tests may also be covered by your insurance, check with your plan for details.

  * No-Cost COVID-19 testing is available to patients age 3 and older. Patients will not receive a bill from Walgreens or any lab partner. If you receive a Diagnostic Test and have insurance, you will be asked to show your insurance card at the appointment and the lab may bill your insurer. State and federal programs may also provide no-cost testing in your area. View a current list of our government-sponsored testing partners.

• We offer three types of COVID-19 tests:

  • PCR Laboratory Test: This test is used to detect genetic material of the coronavirus and will be sent to a laboratory for testing. Most turnaround times in 48 hours or (varies based on location).^§ This test also meets all pre-travel requirements.
  • Rapid NAAT Test: This test also detects genetic material of the coronavirus. The test is performed on-site, and results are available within 2 hours. This test meets most pre-travel requirements, but check to make sure it's accepted by your destination.
  • Rapid Antigen Test: This test detects the presence of a specific viral antigen. The test is performed on-site, and results are available within within 2 hours. These tests measure current viral infection and help determine if an individual is actively infected with COVID-19 and can spread it to others. A follow-up diagnostic test may be required to confirm a positive result. This test may meet pre-travel requirements, but check to make sure it's accepted by your destination.

  § Test results cannot be guaranteed by a specific time, including for travel. PCR test results turnaround time is an estimate and may vary during periods of increased demand and other factors, such as transmitting and processing delays during weekends, holidays or inclement weather.

• 1. To make an appointment, choose a location and time for your COVID-19 test
  2. Enter the patient information and complete a quick questionnaire
  3. Head to the drive-thru and the pharmacy staff will prepare a test collection kit and place it in the drawer at the drive-thru window.
  4. Pull the testing kit out of the drive-thru drawer and verify your name and date of birth. Peel open the swab package and remove the swab carefully without touching the tip.
  5. Insert the swab ½ inch to ¾ inch into your nostril. Rotate the swab in one nostril four to five times or for at least 15 seconds. Repeat in the other nostril using the same end of the swab.
  6. Without touching the tip, place the nasal swab tip down into the respective sleeve or collection tube. If applicable, break off excess swab handle and tightly seal the cap without placing the excess handle inside.
  7. Place the sleeve or collection tube into the tote in the drive-thru drawer for the pharmacy staff member to collect.
  8. Wait to receive your test results via email.**

  ** Test results cannot be guaranteed by a specific time, including for travel. PCR test results turnaround time is an estimate and may vary during periods of increased demand and other factors, such as transmitting and processing delays during weekends, holidays or inclement weather.

• You will be asked to bring:

  • Copy of your confirmation email (digital accepted)
  • Valid state ID or driver's license
  • Insurance card or voucher, if applicable

  For patients ages 3–18, the parent or legal guardian who provided consent to test the patient will be asked to show a copy of the appointment confirmation email, a valid state ID or driver's license, and insurance card or voucher.

• After testing, you'll receive an email that contains a secured link to your test results. If you've tested within the last 30 days and need help accessing your test result records, call the store where you received your COVID-19 test. If it's been longer than 30 days, please call the Walgreens custodian of Records at 217-554-8949.

  Three options for saving your results:

  • Take a screen shot
  • Download the PDF to your device
  • Scan the QR code to save your results to a Smart Health Card-compatible app, such as CommonPass or CommonHealth.

• Test results turnaround times will vary based on location and the type of test taken. You will be notified of the results by email.

  • PCR Laboratory Test results typically available within 48 hours^‡‡
  • Rapid NAAT Test results available within 2 hours
  • Rapid Antigen Test results available within 2 hours

  ‡‡ Test results cannot be guaranteed by a specific time, including for travel. PCR test results turnaround time is an estimate and may vary during periods of increased demand and other factors, such as transmitting and processing delays during weekends, holidays or inclement weather

• For drive-thru testing, patients must arrive in a vehicle (or on a bicycle) and are not permitted to enter the testing location.

  Walgreens also offers many rapid antigen and PCR at-home testing options. We've partnered with Labcorp to provide Pixel by Labcorp^® COVID-19 At-Home Collection Kit, a PCR test available through Labcorp OnDemand^™ at no cost to individuals who meet clinical guidelines*. To get your Pixel by Labcorp^® kit:

  • Visit our scheduler to request a Labcorp COVID-19 at-home kit
  • You will then be directed to Labcorp OnDemand, a health care platform that helps individuals manage their health and make more informed decisions. Once on the platform, you will be prompted to answer eligibility questions and request a kit.
  • Drop off completed tests at more than 6,000 Walgreens locations or at a FedEx drop off location using the pre-paid FedEx Priority Overnight bag provided. Other at-home COVID-19 tests may be available at no cost to you.** Pick up a test kit from any Walgreens and ask in the pharmacy if your plan covers the cost. If you need to get reimbursed, save your receipt and submit to your plan.

  *Individuals must meet one or more of the following requirements to qualify for a Pixel by Labcorp® COVID-19 test at-home collection kit at no cost: Experiencing mild symptoms; exposed to someone with COVID-19; live or work in a congregate setting; and/or asked to get tested by a healthcare professional, contact investigator, or public health department.

  ** The cost of COVID-19 at-home testing kits may be reimbursed by select insurance plans. Limitations apply on the amount of tests covered per person per month. Test kits are non-refundable. Contact your insurance provider to confirm eligibility, reimbursement limits and claim submission process.

• Walgreens offers free* drive-thru testing for patients ages 3+. Minors getting a COVID-19 test must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Minors may be assisted by their parent or legal guardian during the self-collection process. Walgreens also offers at-home test options for purchase online and in most stores.

  * No-Cost COVID-19 testing is available to patients age 3 and older. Patients will not receive a bill from Walgreens or any lab partner. If you receive a Diagnostic Test and have insurance, you will be asked to show your insurance card at the appointment and the lab may bill your insurer. State and federal programs may also provide no-cost testing in your area. View a current list of our government-sponsored testing partners.

• Yes, we offer free* drive-thru testing for ages 3+ at 7,000+ locations nationwide. Visit our COVID-19 testing page to schedule a test.

  * No-Cost COVID-19 testing is available to patients age 3 and older. Patients will not receive a bill from Walgreens or any lab partner. If you receive a Diagnostic Test and have insurance, you will be asked to show your insurance card at the appointment and the lab may bill your insurer. State and federal programs may also provide no-cost testing in your area. View a current list of our government-sponsored testing partners.

• Get tested immediately if you have symptoms of COVID-19, and isolate until you know your results, even if you're fully vaccinated. Even if you don't develop symptoms, get tested at least 5 days after close contact exposure to someone with COVID-19.

• If you're traveling domestically but not up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, the CDC recommends getting a viral test as close to the time of departure as possible (no more than 3 days) before you travel. Walgreens offers two types of viral tests:

  • PCR laboratory Test results typically available within 48 hours^§§
  • Rapid NAAT Test results available within 2 hours

  To travel with confidence, follow the latest CDC guidance.

  §§ Test results cannot be guaranteed by a specific time, including for travel. PCR test results turnaround time is an estimate and may vary during periods of increased demand and other factors, such as transmitting and processing delays during weekends, holidays or inclement weather.

• Staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines, getting tested before and after traveling, along with everyday precautions, can help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 on planes, in airports, at destinations and back home.

  Before you travel:

  • Get resources for domestic, international and cruise ship travel.

  • Check specific travel recommendations for your destination.

  • Make sure you understand and follow any testing, proof of vaccination, masking and quarantine requirements at your destination.
  • If you're not fully vaccinated or if a negative COVID-19 test is needed for entry, get tested at a Walgreens near you.

  After you travel:

  • All travelers (including individuals who are fully vaccinated) should self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested 3–5 days after travel if you develop symptoms.
  • If you're not fully vaccinated, you should self-quarantine for 5 days even if you've tested negative for COVID-19.

  To travel with confidence, follow the latest CDC guidance.

• We offer various types of at-home COVID-19 tests online or at your local Walgreens. At-home COVID-19 tests may be available at no cost to you.* Pick up a test kit from any Walgreens and ask in the pharmacy if your plan covers the cost. If you need to get reimbursed, save your receipt and submit to your plan.

  1. BinaxNOW is an FDA-authorized, self-testing kit available without a prescription. This 15-minute test can be completed anytime, anywhere, without the need to ship samples to a lab.

  2. QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test provides fast, easy-to-understand results in just 10 minutes, allowing you to take charge of your own testing without a lab appoointment.

  3. InteliSwab^™ is a user-friendly COVID-19 rapid antigen test that detects active COVID-19 infection (both symptomatic and asymptomatic) and has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization. Results are ready in 30 minutes.

  4. Flowflex is an FDA-authorized COVID-19 antigen home test that requires only one test. Get results in 15 minutes with a nasal swab.

  5. On/Go is the FDA-authorized, easy-to-use COVID-19 self-test and companion app that guides you step-by-step through the testing process. Get results in 10 minutes, and store or share your entire family's test results with the intuitive On/Go app.

  6. EverlyWell COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit DTC has received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA. Collect your own sample and ship it to the lab using a prepaid mailer, then receive your secure digital results 24–48 hours after the lab receives it.

  7. Healthconfirm is an accurate, painless, do-it-yourself saliva test that does not require a nasal swab. You can expect results within 48 hours after the lab receives the sample.

     † The cost of COVID-19 at-home testing kits may be reimbursed by select insurance plans. Limitations apply on the amount of tests covered per person per month. Test kits are non-refundable. Contact your insurance provider to confirm eligibility, reimbursement limits and claim submission process.

• People infected with COVID-19 typically test positive for 5–8 days. However, it's possible to test positive for as long as 90 days, even if you're no longer contagious.

• You're most likely to get an accurate result at least a few days after exposure, because that gives the body enough time to develop a viral load that can be detected by a test. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends testing immediately when symptoms develop, or at least 5 days after exposure if you aren't showing symptoms.

• COVID-19 tests indicate if you have an infection at the time of the test. Antigen or Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs) are viral tests, both of which Walgreens offers (they're called "viral" tests because they detect viral infection). Additional tests are needed to determine which variant caused an infection, but these typically are not authorized for patient use. For more information on variants, visit the CDC.

Information on this page is sourced from the CDC website. In the event of a discrepancy between the information on Walgreens.com and the CDC website, please follow CDC's guidance.

* You will not have out-of-pocket costs if you meet the criteria for no-cost testing through your insurance or a government-funded program. You should contact your insurer before scheduling to confirm the test meets coverage criteria. You may be billed by Walgreens and, if applicable, the laboratory for up to the full price of the test if your insurance denies coverage or you don't meet eligibility criteria for government no-cost testing programs.

† No-cost at-home COVID-19 tests are available with select insurance plans. Limits apply to the number of tests covered per person per month. Test kits are non-refundable. After you submit your order, the Walgreens pharmacy will confirm your eligibility and your potential copay amounts with your insurance plan.

1 Test results cannot be guaranteed by a specific time, including for travel. PCR test results turnaround time is an estimate and may vary during periods of increased demand and other factors, such as transmitting and processing delays during weekends, holidays or inclement weather.

2 These tests measure current viral infection and help determine if an individual is actively infected with COVID-19 and can spread it to others. A follow-up diagnostic test may be required to confirm a positive result.

3 The Pixel by Labcorp PCR Test Home Collection Kit has not been FDA-cleared or approved, but has been authorized for emergency use by FDA under an EUA, and has been authorized only for the detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. Emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner.

The BinaxNOW^TM COVID-19 Antigen Self Test has not been FDA cleared or approved. It has been authorized by the FDA under an emergency use authorization. It has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARSCoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens, and is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner. For serial testing, the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test should be performed twice over 3 days, at least 24 hours (and no more than 48 hours) apart. For symptomatic use, a single test can be used.

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