Testing continues to be a critical resource to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to keep you and your loved ones safe. If you are experiencing COVID-like symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19:
- Get tested using one or more of these testing options: At-home test, Rapid Antigen or Rapid PCR test or PCR.
- Isolate while you wait and if tested positive. For more information visit the Isolation & Quarantine page.
- Don’t wait to seek life-saving treatment. Learn more about COVID-19 medications.
Free Community Testing Sites
Community testing sites are free of charge for un-insured and under-insured individuals. You do not need a doctor’s referral or medical insurance to get tested, and you will never be asked about your immigration status. Test results are available within 15-30 minutes (rapid antigen) or 2-5 days (PCR).
Most testing sites are able to test all ages unless otherwise indicated. All CORE-run testing sites can test ages three and older. Parents of infants are encouraged to check with their primary care providers before testing. Community testing sites cannot take new walk up requests for testing 30 minutes before closing.
If you have medical insurance, contact your doctor/healthcare provider. Additional COVID-19 testing is also available through independent testing providers who are not affiliated with the county. Independent providers may charge a fee, bill your medical insurance, or utilize tests that are not recommended for diagnosing current infection with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). Please inquire about the costs and types of test being offered when selecting an independent provider for testing.
If you do not have medical insurance, please schedule an appointment at any of our Community Testing Sites or find a Testing Event near you.
If you have experienced less than quality service at any of our testing sites, please submit your concern here: https://veoci.com/veoci/p/links/TestingSiteFeedback Meeting your needs is a high priority and we assure honorable resolutions.
Community Testing Calendar
North County
Berkeley, Emeryville, OaklandCommunity Testing Sites Locations
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
2251 Harold Way, Berkeley, CA 94701
Every Tuesday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment (preferred). Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*Immediate treatment available (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Meyer Sound
2832 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Every Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment (preferred). Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*Immediate treatment available (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
San Pablo Park
2800 Park St., Berkeley, CA 94702
(Intersection of Ward St and Park St)
Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Closed 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment (preferred). Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*Immediate treatment available (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Asian Health Services Community Testing
Clinton Park
655 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 94606
Entrance on the corner of 6th St and 12th St
PCR & Rapid Antigen Testing: Monday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Appointments Recommended
Walk-ins are limited based on capacity
Schedule an appointment here call (510) 735-3222
Asian Health Services Community Testing
Wilma Chan Park
810 Jackson Street, Oakland CA 94607
PCR & Rapid Antigen Testing:
- Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Appointments recommended.
Walk-ins are limited based on capacity
Schedule an appointment here call (510) 735-3222
CORE and Allen Temple Baptist Church
8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesday thru Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on testing days
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Register here
Walk-ups welcomed
CORE and Hoover Elementary
890 Brockhurst St., Oakland, CA 94608
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Register here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
CORE and East Oakland Health Center (WOHC)
7550 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621
Monday thru Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Register here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave., Oakland CA 94610
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Register Here
BART parking lot, on corner of Derby and E 12th street, (near Guadalajara restaurant)
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed for lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Register for testing at La Clínica de La Raza here
Native American Health Center
Parking Lot
3050 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Register here
Walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met.
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
City of Refuge
8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 AM– 4:00 PM
Staff Break schedule: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment (preferred). Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*Immediate treatment available (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
Oakland Coliseum BART
7200 San Leandro Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
Testing located in rear parking lot
Every Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment (preferred). Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*Immediate treatment available (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
West Oakland BART Station
1451 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
Every Saturday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment (preferred).
Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*Immediate treatment available (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
West Oakland Health Center
700 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Staff Break schedules: Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment (preferred). Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*Immediate treatment available (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Roots Community Health Center
9925 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94603
Mondays: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursdays: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Registration is preferred but not required
Register here
Mid County
Hayward, Newark, San Leandro, San Lorenzo1000 Glad Tidings Way, Hayward, CA 94544 (for drive-thru services)
1027 West Tennyson Rd, Hayward, CA 94544 (for walk-thru services)
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Closed 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Tuesday - Friday & 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Saturday
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Register here
Accepting walk-ups for walk-thru services
Appointments necessary for drive-thru services.
Register ahead of time to improve your testing experience.
Testing available for individuals 3 yrs and older.
La Familia
Cherryland Testing Center
20095 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94541
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Register here
Call (510) 571-9191 for assistance
Walk-ups welcomed, but an appointment is highly recommended.
La Familia
Skywest Golf Course
1401 Golf Course Rd., Hayward, CA 94541
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Register here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
Firehouse Clinic
28300 Huntwood Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
Hayward, CA 94544
Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Testing by appointment only.
Register here or call (510) 471-5880 to schedule an appointment.
6066 Civic Terrace Ave, Newark CA 94560
Drive-Thru Testing
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Register here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
Korean Community Center
99 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
Rapid antigen testing only: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Appointment recommended. Walk-ins are limited based on capacity
Schedule an appointment here call (510) 735-3222
CORE and Faith Fellowship Foursquare Church
577 Manor Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94579
Drive-thru testing
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closed from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Register here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
CORE and REACH Ashland Youth Center
16335 E 14th St., San Leandro, CA 94578
Walk-up testing
Wednesday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Register here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
Bay Fair BART Station
15242 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94578
Thursday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment (preferred). Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*Immediate treatment available (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir)
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Optum Serve - San Leandro Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment. Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*Immediate treatment available (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
Ashland Community Clinic
16110 E. 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94578
Monday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Testing by appointment only.
Register here or call (510) 471-5880 to schedule an appointment.
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Friday)
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Saturday)
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Register here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
East County
Dublin, Fremont, Livermore, Pleasanton, Union CityBACH @ Fremont Central Park
40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
- Monday December 19, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Wednesday December 21, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Register here
Registration is highly recommended, but walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met.
BACH @ Ohlone College
43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
Parking Lot G
- Monday November 28, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Wednesday November 30, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Friday December 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Monday December 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Wednesday December 14, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Friday December 16, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Monday December 28, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Register here
Registration is highly recommended, but walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met.
Axis Community Health
5925 W. Las Positas Blvd. Pleasanton, CA 94588
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Closed Thanksgiving Holiday 11/24 and 11/25
Register here or call 925-462-1755 to schedule your appointment.
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
5801 Owens Drive, Pleasanton CA 94588
(bus located on Pleasanton side)
Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Staff Break schedule: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment (preferred). Register here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*Immediate treatment available (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
BACH @ 11th Street
34800 11th St Union City, CA 94587 (parking lot)
- Monday December 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Wednesday December 7, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Friday December 9, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Register Here
Registration is highly recommended, but walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met.
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
Union City Clinic
33255 9th St, Union City, CA 94587
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Testing by appointment only.
Register here or call (510) 471-5880 to schedule an appointment.
Additional Testing Information
- Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (see below)
- Anyone vaccinated or unvaccinated, regardless of symptoms, who has come in close contact (within 6 feet for 15 minutes or longer) with someone confirmed to have COVID-19 within the past 14 days
- Health care workers
- Employees of long-term care facilities and skilled nursing facilities
- First responders (Firefighters, EMTs, Police, etc.)
- Anyone with chronic medical problems that impact the immune system
- Essential and frontline employees (grocery store, restaurant, delivery drivers, security, construction, etc.)
- People who have been in large crowds where mask wearing was inconsistent
- Youth or adults participating in sports activities are encouraged to get regular testing
| When to Get a COVID Test |
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Trouble breathing
- Bluish lips or face
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
 ANTIGEN Test |
 PCR Test |
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At-home COVID-19 self-tests provide rapid results and can be taken anywhere, regardless of your vaccination status or whether you have symptoms. Here are some ways you can obtain free at-home self-tests.
- Medicare members can visit Medicare.gov for participating pharmacies and present your Medicare ID card at the pharmacy counter.
- Medi-Cal member may contact Medi-Cal Rx to locate an in-network pharmacy to obtain an at-home test at no cost. See details on the State Medi-Cal website for how to submit a claim.
- Your health care/insurance provider is required to offer a certain number of free tests monthly or reimburse for those tests. Tests may also be FSA/HSA-eligible. Contact your health care or insurance provider to learn more.
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Healthnet (Under “At-Home COVID-19 Tests”)
- Kaiser Permanente Testing Information
- Sutter Health
- You can get free self-test kits at any Alameda County Community Testing Site. Community Testing Sites offer free-of-charge rapid antigen and PCR testing across the county. Each testing site location provides free FDA-approved COVID-19 self-testing kits upon request (while supplies last; daily limit may apply).
At-home COVID-19 antigen self-test expiration extensions
Some at-home COVID-19 tests may have an expiration date that has passed. Don’t worry, expiration dates have been extended. To check whether your test kit is still good beyond the printed expiration date, you can refer to the following resources:
- View FDA-authorized list of at-home test kits, including information on expiration dates.
- Check your iHealth Rapid test expiration extension.
The emergency extension applies to all FDA authorized over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, including:
- Abbott BinaxNOWTM COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test
- AccessBio CareStartTM COVID-19 Antigen Home Test
- ACON FlowflexTM COVID-19 Antigen Home Test
- iHealthTM COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test
- Serologic Testing FAQ (ACPHD 10/16/20)
- What to expect after you are tested
PDF: English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Korean | Vietnamese - When should I get retested for COVID-19?
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Please submit here: https://veoci.com/veoci/p/links/TestingSiteFeedback
- Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Public Health Department Testing Site Requirements
- Testing Information & Guidance for Clinicians and Providers
- Health Officer Order Directing All Labs Conducting COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests to Report COVID-19 Test Information – Including Positive, Negative, and Inconclusive Test Results – to Local and State Public Health Authorities (3/24/20, ACPHD)
