Where can I get tested for COVID-19 in Philly?

From The City of Philadelphia

If you think you should be tested for COVID-19:

Start with your regular medical provider or the hospital system where you last received medical care. Call or contact them over the internet so that a medical professional can evaluate whether testing is appropriate for you.

• Penn Medicine: call COVID-19 Hotline at (267) 785-8585 or go to their website.
• Jefferson: use JeffConnect for a virtual doctor’s visit and testing referral if indicated or go to their website.
• Temple Patient Triage Hotline: (215) 707-6999 or go to their website.
• Einstein Hospital: (800) 346-7834 or go to their website.
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: (800) 879-2467 or go to their website.
• Mercy Health COVID-19 Hotline: (215) 748-9204.
• Mainline Health Contact Center: (866) 225-5654 or go to their website.
• PHMC: (855) 887-9229 or go to their website.
• City Health Center patients can call (215) 685-2933.
• Many Federally Qualified Health Centers and other clinics also offer testing. Call before going to the clinic.

Many of these sites only perform testing. If you have a worsening cough, shortness of breath, or fever over 101 for more than three days, please seek medical attention from your primary care provider, an urgent care clinic, or a hospital emergency department. Call in advance to tell them you have symptoms so they can prepare and wear a mask if possible.

When traveling to a testing site, wear a surgical mask over your nose and mouth. If you do not have a surgical mask, wear a scarf over your nose and mouth.

If you are not able to get tested through your medical provider, you can be tested at a public testing site.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Walk-Up Site

• Hours: Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• To be tested here, you must be a health care worker or first responder, or have symptoms of a fever, new onset of cough, and be over 50.
• This site is available by appointment ONLY. Call (267) 491-5870 for a referral.
• Bring your driver’s license or PHL City ID and insurance card (if you have one). Individuals will not be turned away due to lack of insurance or documentation, and the test will be done at no cost.

Rite Aid

7401 Ogontz Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19138

• Hours: Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• To be tested here, you must be a health care worker or a first responder and have symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
• Before getting tested here, you must register at www.riteaid.com. Click on the red COVID-19 testing banner at the top of the page to register.

American Family Care (AFC) Urgent Care

180 W. Girard Ave. (below Acme at 2nd & Girard)
Philadelphia, PA 19123

2401 W. Cheltenham Ave. (near Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and Panda Express)
Philadelphia, PA 19150

• Walk-up testing, Monday–Friday
• To be tested here, you must be screened via TeleCare in advance. Visit www.afcurgentcarenolibs.com OR www.afcurgentcarecheltenham.com and click “Book a Virtual Visit Online” to be seen by an AFC provider from your device in the comfort of your home.

Participating Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

The Family Practice & Counseling Network
(215) 843-9720 (for scheduling)

Offering testing to patients at three locations:

• 11^th Street Family Health Services
  850 N. 11^th St. (11^th and Parrish)
  Philadelphia, PA 19123
  (215) 769-1100
• Abbottsford Falls Family Practice & Counseling
  4700 Wissahickon Ave., Building D, Suite 119 (Abbottsford and Wissahickon)
  Philadelphia, PA 19144
  (215) 843-9720
• Health Annex
  6120 Woodland Ave., 2^nd Floor (in the Woodland Village Plaza)
  Philadelphia, PA 19142
  (215) 727-4721

Testing days:

• FPCN will hold testing events on Wednesdays at the Health Annex. Call (267) 356-0362 to schedule an appointment.  Testing hours: 8:40 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• FPCN will also hold testing events at the 11th Street Family Health Services on Tuesdays. Call 267-809-2511 to schedule an appointment.

Spectrum Health Services
(215) 471-2761 (for scheduling)

Offering testing to patients at:

5201 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19139

• Testing days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Testing hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

Delaware Valley Community Health (DVCH)
(215) 291-2500 (for scheduling)

Offering testing to patients at:

Maria de los Santos (MDLS) Health Center
401 W. Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19133

New or established patients who are interested in being evaluated for testing should call 215-291-2500 for a telemedicine visit. Testing will be scheduled by appointment only.

Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Health Centers
(215) 685-2933 (for scheduling)

Testing is offered at eight locations by appointment only. Persons interested in testing should call (215) 685-2933 during business hours to schedule an appointment.

Health Center 2
1700 S. Broad St., 2^nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Health Center 3
555 S. 43rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Health Center 4
4400 Haverford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Health Center 5
1900 N. 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19121

Health Center 6
301 W. Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Health Center 9
131 E. Chelten Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Health Center 10
2230 Cottman Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19149

Strawberry Mansion Health Center
2840 West Dauphin St.
Philadelphia, PA 19132

Philadelphia Health Management Corporation

PHMC will begin expanded testing on Monday, May 4.

All prospective patients should call (855) 887-9229 during business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) to be triaged and scheduled for testing.

Testing is by appointment only and will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the following sites:

PHMC Health Connection
1900 N 9th St. #104
Philadelphia, PA 19122

PHMC Mary Howard Health Center
125 S 9th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107

PHMC Rising Sun Health Center
5675 N Front St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19120

Congreso Health Center
412 W Lehigh Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19133

Other testing sites

vybe urgent care

Testing is offered at all locations, but patients must be referred via a vybe video visit.

• Many of these sites only perform testing. If you have a worsening cough, shortness of breath, or fever over 101 for more than three days, please seek medical attention from your primary care provider, an urgent care clinic, or a hospital emergency department. Call in advance to tell them you have symptoms so they can prepare and wear a mask if possible.
• When traveling to a testing site, wear a surgical mask over your nose and mouth. If you do not have a surgical mask, wear a scarf over your nose and mouth.

Read the full article: COVID-19 FAQ, Getting Tested