Monday, October 26, 2020

COVID-19 testing information

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If you or your child are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please contact your medical provider. The statements below do not replace the advice of a medical provider. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.


The CDC has a CDC Symptom Checker and it can be helpful in determining next steps when you or a loved one feel ill.


Testing at Maine State Sponsored swab and send sites is FREE of CHARGE. Details are listed below.


These details are true at the time of publishing and are subject to change due to availability of the facility, supplies, and staffing.


COVID-19 Testing Swab and send locations in Cumberland

and York Counties


These testing locations do not require a doctor's order or symptoms for a COVID-19 test and they are

FREE of charge with the standing order from the State of Maine.  Visit the websites listed to make

appointments for a test or call the phone numbers provided. 


Other testing options can be obtained via your PCP or Keep Maine Healthy or 

 https://get-tested-covid19.org/ but they may require insurance or payment to process testing.  

MidCoast-Parkview Health, Brunswick

Organization: MaineHealth

  • Offering testing to people without symptoms or confirmed exposure to COVID-19,

  • and without requiring a provider referral

  • Facility type Drive-thru

  • Appointment Required

  • No Provider Referral Required

  • Swab & Send? Yes

For Swab and Send testing, patients should call 207-373-6699 to be screened for

Standing Order criteria and to make an appointment. 

 Address: 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, 04011 Phone: (207) 373-6699

Website

Northern Light Mercy Hospital - COVID Testing Center, Portland

Organization: Northern Light Mercy Hospital

  • Offering testing to people without symptoms or confirmed exposure to COVID-19,

  • and without requiring a provider referral

  • Facility type Tent Site

  • Appointment Required

  • No Provider Referral Required

  • Swab & Send? Yes

All patients seeking a test under the State Order must visit their website and click on the

Asymptomatic button to schedule their test. Drive-up testing is available only with

an appointment, we cannot test on demand at this time.

This website allows patients to select the testing site and time most convenient for them. 

Address:175 Fore River Parkway, Portland, 04101 PHONE 844-489-1822   Website

Westbrook Public Safety, Westbrook

Organization: Westbrook Public Safety

  • Offering testing to people without symptoms or confirmed exposure to COVID-19,

  • and without requiring a provider referral

  • Facility type Drive-thru

  • Appointment Required

  • No Provider Referral Required

  • Swab & Send? Yes

For more information and to make an appointment visit their website.

Address: 570 Main St, Westbrook, 04092 PHONE (207) 854-0655   Website

Nasson Health Care, Sanford

Organization: York County Community Action

  • Offering testing to people without symptoms or confirmed exposure to COVID-19,

  • and without requiring a provider referral

  • Facility type Federally Qualified Health Center

  • Appointment Required

  • Provider Referral Required

  • Swab & Send? Yes

Call for appointment: 207-490-6900

Address 15 Oak Street, Sanford, 04083 PHONE: (207) 490-6900     Website


 Portland Jetport PWM

Portland International Jetport (PWM), 1001 Westbrook Street, Portland, ME 04102

Eligibility & Accessibility

  • Testing is available to anyone interested in receiving a test. You do not need to be a ticked airline passenger.

  • Note that participants must be at least 2 years old.

  • Testing is being conducted in the “public” section of the airport (Level 1) – you do not need to pass through security or into the gate area.

  • Note that short term parking is FREE for the first 30 minutes.

Testing Schedule: Monday – Sunday:  11:30am – 10:30pm

Testing Details

  • Standard PCR Test ($0): This PCR test requires a nasal swab (typically self-administered by the participant, with supplies and instruction provided by our staff). Once completed, it is processed by the Maine State Lab (HETL). Results are made available via a secure email, typically within 72 hours of collection.

  • Rapid Test ($25): This test requires a nasal swab (typically self-administered by the participant, with supplies and instruction provided by our staff). Once completed, it is processed on-site using Abbott ID Now® equipment. Results are made available via a secure email, typically within 1 hour of collection.

 Appointment Changes & Travel Interruptions

  • Appointment holders may use the link provided in their confirmation email to reschedule or cancel appointments as necessary.

  • If you are visiting Maine and you miss your scheduled Standard Testing appointment time due to a flight delay or cancellation, this testing can be provided when you arrive (if before 10:30pm) or the next day at your convenience.

  • Due to limited inventory, Rapid Testing cannot be rescheduled. We encourage previous appointment holders to check availability and make a new appointment. Alternatively, Rapid Testing appointment holders can transition to Standard Testing without a new appointment and at any time during operating hours.

Website

 LEWISTON AUBURN AREA TESTING –

DOWNTOWN AUBURN TRANSPORTATION CENTER

Location

Downtown Auburn Transportation Center, 24 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME 04210

Eligibility & Accessibility

  • Testing is available to anyone interested in receiving a test. Note that participants must be at least 2 years old.

  • Given seasonal temperatures, weather considerations, and potential wait times, participants are strongly advised to remain in, and participate from a vehicle.

Testing Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday:  9:30am – 4:30pm

Testing Details

  • Standard PCR Test ($0): This PCR test requires a nasal swab (typically self-administered by the participant, with supplies and instruction provided by our staff). Once completed, it is processed by the Maine State Lab (HETL). Results are made available via a secure email, typically within 72 hours of collection.

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Make an appointment

Website

For more information on COVID-19 testing please see Keep Maine Healthy website or https://get-tested-covid19.org/ or call 211.

Other testing options can be obtained via your PCP or sites listed on the websites above, but they may require insurance or payment to process the testing.  

 

For More information on COVID-19 testing please see Keep Maine Healthy

Website or https://get-tested-covid19.org/

Other testing options can be obtained via your PCP or sites listed on the websites above,

but they will require insurance or payment to process the testing.