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Here are some of the locations around Hall County offering COVID testing. Information accurate as of Dec. 2:
Department of Public Health
Where: Sherwood Plaza, 601 S Enota Drive NE, Gainesville
When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; registration highly encouraged
How much: Free, but insurance will be billed
Turnaround: 2-3 days
More info: mako.exchange/splash/GAmakotesting/
CVS Pharmacy
Where: 1400 Park Hill Drive, Gainesville
When: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; appointment required
Where: 103 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE, Gainesville
When: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday; Holiday hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1; appointment required
Where: 7395 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
When: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; appointment required
How much: Free with insurance or federal program for uninsured. CVS advises people to check with their health plans.
Turnaround: PCR tests take 1-2 days; rapid tests take hours, though high demand can increase wait times
More info: www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing
Walgreens
Where: 649 Shallowford Rd NW, Gainesville; 2925 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville; 3414 Mundy Mill Road, Gainesville; 5963 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
When: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; holiday hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1., appointments required
How much: Free for patients 3 and older
More info: walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ban=covid_vanity_testing#
Guilford Immediate Care
Where: 1250 Jesse Jewell Parkway NE, Gainesville; 1080 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville; 4205 Mundy Mill Place, Oakwood
When: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, appointment required
How much: $218 total - $108 for test, $110 for office visit
Turnaround: 24 to 48 hours
More info: gic30.com/covid-19-testing/
Braselton Urgent Care
Where: 2620 Old Winder Highway, Suite 300, Braselton
When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
How much: Verified uninsured will not be charged; most insurance plans covering cost and waiving copays.
Existing patients that are out of network will be charged $130, new patients will be charged $155.
Turnaround: Nose and throat swabs take 2-3 days; rapid tests can come back same day if tested before 12:30 p.m., excluding Sundays
More info: braseltonurgentcare.com/covid-19-testing-in-braselton-ga/
Walmart
Where: 1435 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville; 2892 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville
When: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
How much: No out-of-pocket cost
Turnaround: As of Dec. 21, Quest Diagnostics said they are reporting the majority of test results within one day.
More info: corporate.walmart.com/covid19testing
Kroger
Where: 1931 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Gainesville
When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-6p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
How much: $94 for PCR test, $144 for rapid test, though both typically covered by most health plans
Turnaround: PCR tests take 3-4 days, rapid tests take 15 minutes
More info: thelittleclinic.com/i/coronavirus-update/testing
Lanier Urgent Care
Where: 1429 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville
When: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; appointments not required
How much: $125 for PCR test and rapid test. Both are billed to insurance.
Turnaround: PCR tests take a few days, rapid tests take 15 minutes
More info: lanieruc.com/services/covid-19-testing
McElveen’s Pharmacy
Where: 1294 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville
When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday, customers advised to call about availability
How much: $75 for rapid test
Turnaround: Rapid tests take 15 minutes
More info: mcelveenspharmacy.com
Longstreet Clinic
Where: 725 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE #300, Gainesville
When: 9 a.m.-11 a.m., 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; Longstreet Clinic requires order from medical provider to take test
How much: Most major insurance providers cover the tests, but coinsurance/copays may still apply
Turnaround: If performed in-house, PCR results may come same day. If the test is sent to a reference lab, tests take 2-3 days.
More info: longstreetclinic.com/testing-screening-protocols
Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton
Where: 1515 River Place, Braselton
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday
How much: Free, but insurance information will be requested.
Turnaround: PCR tests take 2-3 days
More info: phdistrict2.orgSt. John II Roman Catholic Mission
Where: 2410 S Smith Road, Gainesville
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; no appointment required, drive-thru in parking lot
How much: Free
Turnaround: 24 hours
More info: stjohnpauliicatholicchurch.org
Reliant Scientific
Where: 794 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW, Gainesville
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday; closed Saturday-Sunday; drive-thru
How much: PCR test free, but $125 billed to insurance or HRSA fund; $60 for Rapid Antigen test (not covered by insurance or HRSA fund)
Turnaround: Same day results for PCR test; 15 minutes for Rapid Antigen Test
More info: solvhealth.com/reliant-scientific--gainesville-ga-p8eOqn