Looking for a COVID-19 test? Here are 5 Columbia-area sites and how to navigate them
With COVID-19 infection rates on the rise across South Carolina, there’s a good chance you or someone you know might be looking for a place to get tested in the Columbia area.
Getting tested has become even more important in the bid to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are five local testing sites and what to know before you go.
Regional Health and Testing Center Lexington
No appointment or referral is needed to get tested at the Regional Health and Testing Center Lexington. It is open weekdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Located at: 5609 Sunset Blvd, Suite F in Lexington
DHEC Tour Health
The Department of Health and Environmental Control testing site is open weekdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekends. No referrals are needed at this free drive-thru testing site located in the DHEC parking lot. Appointments can be made by downloading the Gov2Go app. The testing site asks that people do not arrive more than 20 minutes before their scheduled appointment.
A photo ID and proof of residency is required if your address is different from the one listed on your ID. You should bring your cellphone with you to show your appointment confirmation. Results typically come back within three to four days of being tested.
Located at: 2600 Bull St., Columbia, S.C. 29201
MUSC Health Columbia Downtown
MUSC Health Columbia Downtown is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.. Walk-in COVID-19 testing is offered without appointments or referrals. Both PCR and rapid testing are available. Major insurance companies are accepted at this testing location. For more information, call (803) 399-8793.
Located at: 2709 Laurel St, Columbia, S.C. 29204,
Lexington Medical Center
The Lexington Medical Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The site is closed Sundays. No referrals are needed to be tested at this drive-thru location, but appointments are required. Appointments can be made online. For cars with multiple individuals being tested, an additional appointment selection will be needed for each person being tested.
Located at: 139 Summerplace Drive, West Columbia, S.C. 29169
Main Street Physicians
The testing site at Main Street Physicians is open every day from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Both COVID-19 and antibody tests are available, according to the site’s official web page. To schedule an appointment to be tested for COVID-19 at Main Street Physicians call (800) 491-0909.
No referrals are needed to be tested here, but appointments are necessary. Your insurance company is billed for the cost of the test, your typical deductible and co-pay may still apply. Tests may be covered under the CARES Act for those who are uninsured.
Located at: 1614 Main St., Columbia, S.C. 29201
This story was originally published August 18, 2021 at 3:05 PM.
