Coronavirus: Where to get tested near Reno-Sparks

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The availability of COVID-19 tests in Northern Nevada and northeastern California has increased in recent weeks. Most testing is available by appointment; here's wjhere you can get yourself tested.

At-home COVID-19 testing

LabCorp provides at-home testing via FedEx for patients who meet screening criteria after filling out a short survey. The nasal swab tests can only detect active cases of the coronavirus, not any case of past infection. Further information is available at pixel.labcorp.com/covid-19.

CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy is conducting free drive-thru testing for COVID-19 at three locations in Reno. Patients will administer their own self-swab test under the observation of a pharmacy employee. Results will be provided in about three days. Patients must register in advance by scheduling an appointment at cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing.

Locations for testing include:

• 55 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Reno
• 2890 Northtowne Lane, Reno
• 1695 Robb Drive, Reno

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Lake Tahoe Community College

Residents of California's El Dorado County can make an appointment to be tested for active cases of the coronavirus at the Lake Tahoe Community College campus at 1 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe, California throughout July.

Appointments can be made by calling 888-634-1123 or visiting lhi.care/covidtesting.

Health service staff will conduct the nasal swab tests, which can only detect active cases of the coronavirus. Antibody tests to determine if someone has already been exposed are unavailable at this time at LTCC.

For more information, visit ltcc.edu.

Logicstics Health

Logistics Health Incorporated is conducting free COVID-19 testing by appointment at the Old Gateway Center at 10900 Donner Pass Road in Truckee.

Appointments can be made by calling 888-634-1123 or visiting lhi.care/covidtesting.

Saint Mary's Urgent Care

Coronavirus testing is available by appointment at four Saint Mary's Urgent Care facilities in Reno-Sparks. Appointments can be made by visitinng carbonhealth.com/coronavirus.

Locations for testing include:

• 6255 Sharlands Avenue, Reno
• 280 Vista Knoll Parkway, Reno
• 18653 Wedge Parkway, Reno
• 5070 Ion Drive, Sparks

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