COVID-19 Testing

NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Testing Protocol:

  • COVID-19 testing is now widely available in New York State. Privately-run test providers and labs may establish specific criteria which allows them to better meet patient needs.
  • If you wish to be tested, even if you have previously been unable to receive a test, reach out to your medical provider or call the Recovery Service Center at (845) 443-8888.
  • If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, such as dry cough, fever, shortness of breath or loss of taste/smell, please call the testing site in advance to arrange for safe access to the site.
  • COVID-19 diagnostic testing is covered by most health insurance at either zero patient cost or your standard co-pay. Please check with your insurance provider before being tested to understand what cost, if any, you may be required to cover. Several testing sites offer no-cost testing for people without insurance.
  • The most reliable way is to get tested for free is at a state-run test site, which is available locally at SUNY Albany Drive Through Location at 1400 Washington Avenue in Albany, complete online assessment and then call (888) 364-3065 to schedule.
  • Additional information about NYS Testing Locations in our Mid-Hudson Region is available at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you

Testing Locations : click on [+] for detailed information.

Doctors Orders Appointment Accept Insurance Public/Private
Required, but can do in-office screening if patient has no primary and is not a current patient As directed by doctor’s order Confirm upon scheduling Private
Doctors Orders Appointment Accept Insurance Public/Private
Required, screening will be done at their Urgent Care Not required Required. If uninsured, patient can sign an attestation form and the fees will be submitted to the State through the CARES Act, pending confirmation of uninsured. Private
Doctors Orders Appointment Accepts Insurance Public/Private
Required Required Confirm upon scheduling Private
Doctors Orders Appointment Accept Insurance Public/Private
Patients are required to be screened by urgent care staff to determine which test is needed. They do telemedicine if symptomatic. Not required Not required, but if no insurance would be charged as a self-pay Private
Doctors Orders Appointment Accept Insurance Public/Private
Not required Required N/A Private
Doctors Orders Appointment Accept Insurance Public/Private
Not required Includes screening, but not required Yes Private
Doctors Orders Appointment Accept Insurance Public/Private
COVID diagnostic test script can be faxed (845-647-4039) or emailed lab@erhny.org/antibody can walk-in with script Diagnostic required, antibody not required (IgG only) Yes, not required Private
Doctors Orders Appointment Accept Insurance Public/Private
Not required Schedule online Yes Private
Doctors Orders Appointment Accept Insurance Public/Private
None needed as a tele-medicine visit by video with their staff generates the order; anyone can get tested Required Yes Private
Doctors Orders Appointment Accept Insurance Public/Private
Not required; complete screening online to secure appointment Required- schedule online Accepted, not required as remaining portion is picked up by State (CARES act) Private
Doctors Orders Appointment Accept Insurance Public/Private
Not required Call ahead Cost breakdown provided for insurance reimbursement Private
Doctors Orders Appointment Accept Insurance Public/Private
Not required No, Walk-in only Yes Private