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Testing for COVID-19

Alameda County COVID-19 testing information

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Community Testing Site Locations
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If you have medical insurance, you should call your doctor/healthcare provider. 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.  Community testing sites cannot take new walk up requests for testing 30 minutes before closing.

  • Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (see below)
  • Anyone, regardless of symptoms, who has been 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 participated in protests within the past 14 days

There is a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Some of the common COVID-19 symptoms include:
  • 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
Emergency Warning Signs for COVID-19: If you or anyone else is exhibiting any of the emergency warning signs listed below, seek emergency medical care immediately:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Bluish lips or face
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake

The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) joins our communities in grieving the continued violence against people of color in the United States. We know that peaceful protestation is a powerful way to make voices heard during this painful time. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting our communities of color the most. We ask that if protesting, please do so safely.
 
  • Protesting & COVID-19 FAQ
    PDF:  English | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Farsi | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese

  • Negative COVID-19 Test Result is NOT Required to Return to Work English | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Khmer | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese (ACPHD, 8/12/2020)

More information can be found in Recovery page

  • Contact Tracing
  • COVID-19 Testing FAQ (ACPHD)
    PDF:  English | Spanish | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Tagalog | Vietnamese | Korean | Arabic | Farsi | Khmer
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Home Collection Test Kits for SARS-CoV-2 Infection:  English | Spanish | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Tagalog | Vietnamese | Korean | Arabic | Khmer
  • How will you get our test results?
    PDF:  English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese
  • Important Steps to Take While Waiting for Test Results (ACPHD 2/9/21)
    PDF:  English | Spanish | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Tagalog | Vietnamese | Korean | Arabic | Farsi | Khmer
  • Point of Care Testing Guidance (ACPHD, 10/19/20)
  • Point of Care Testing Guidance Addendum (ACPHD, 1/21/21)
  • Serologic Testing FAQ (ACPHD 10/16/20)
  • Testing Information & Guidance for Clinicians and Providers
  • Understanding your test results
    PDF:  English | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) |Khmer | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese (ACPHD, 9/1/2020)
  • What to do if I test positive?
  • What to expect after you are tested
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  • What to expect if your test is negative
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  • What to expect if your test is positive
    PDF:  English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese
  • When should I get retested for COVID-19?
    PDF:  English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese

Community Testing Sites

Community testing sites are free. You do not need a doctor’s note or medical insurance to get tested, you will not be asked about your immigration status, and most test results are available within 2-5 days.

Most testing sites are able to test all ages unless otherwise indicated and all CORE-run testing sites can test ages four and older. Parents of infants are encouraged to check with their primary care providers before testing.

Acts Full Gospel Church
1034 66th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesday and Saturday: 9am - 4pm
Drive Thru or Walk up accepted 
No appointment necessary
Pre-register here
(510)567-1300

Alameda Health Systems  Testing site closed as of March 27
Henry J Kaiser
10 10th St Oakland, CA 94607
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Register here

Asian Health Services Community Testing  
Madison Square Park

810 Jackson Street, Oakland CA 94607
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Appointment only
Register here or call (510) 735-3222
Language assistance available at 211

Asian Health Services Community Testing
Clinton Park
655 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 94606
Mondays: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
No appointment necessary - walk ups accepted

CORE and Allen Temple Baptist Church 
8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 11:00am – 5:00pm 
Register here

Community Christian Church for Christ
1527 34th St., Oakland, 94608
Monday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Register here

Faith Center Community Church
1527 34th Street., Oakland, CA 94608
Monday: 9am - 4pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 7pm
Walk up only
No appointment necessary
Pre-register here

Friendship Christian Center
1904 Adeline St., Oakland 94607 
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Drive Thru or Walk up accepted
No appointment necessary
Register here
(510)835-8539

Greater St. Paul Church
1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94612
Tuesday & Thursdays: 12 pm - 7 pm

La Clínica de La Raza
BART parking lot, on corner of Derby and E 12th street, (near Guadalajara restaurant)
Monday: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday thru Friday: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Walk-up's and Drive thru's accepted
Register for testing at La Clínica de La Raza here

LifeLong Medical Care
Cal-Pep 

2811 Adeline St., Oakland
Mondays: 9:30am – 3pm 
Closed on Monday, January 18th and Monday, February 15th
By appointment only
Register here

Lifelong Medical Care
Foothill Square
10700 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
Wednesdays: 9:30am - 3pm
Closed on Wednesday, February 17th
By appointment only
Register here

Lifelong Medical Care
Eastmont Mall
7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30am – 3pm
Closed on Wednesday, February 17th and Thursday, February 18th
By appointment only
Register here

Native American Health Center
Parking Lot
3050 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601
Monday, Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met
  • Identification is required for all adults 18 years and older
  • Legal parent or guardian must accompany children between the ages of 1-12 years old
  • Test results take 48-72 hours to return
Register here
Language assistance available at 211

Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Oakland Coliseum
7200 San Leandro Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Register for testing at the Oakland Coliseum
Appointments and walk-ups accepted

Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
West Oakland BART Station
1451 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Register for testing at the West Oakland BART Station
Appointments and walk-ups accepted

Roots Community Health Center 

9925 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94603
Mondays: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fridays: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Registration is preferred but not required!
Register here or email admin@rootsclinic.org

West Oakland Health Center  
700 Adeline St., Oakland, CA 94607
Monday and Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Testing Closed on February 15th
Register here
Walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met
Identification is required for all adults 18 years and older
Legal parent or guardian must accompany children between the ages of 0-12 years
Test results take 48-72 hours to return
Weather Permitting

Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Center
1730 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703
Monday – Friday: 8:00am–8:00pm
Register here or call (888) 634-1123

Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Berkeley Bowl Grocery
2020 Oregon St. Berkeley, CA 94703
March 17, March 31, April 14, April 28: 8:00am – 4:00 pm
Block Testing for Berkeley Bowl Employees from 8:00 am – 9:00 am and 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Register for testing at Berkeley Bowl Grocery
Appointments and walk-ups accepted

Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Berkeley Bowl Grocery (West)
920 Heinz Ave. Berkeley, CA 94710
March 24, April 21: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Block Testing for Berkeley Bowl Employees from 8:00am – 9:00 am and 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm; Meyer Sound Employees from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register for testing at Berkeley Bowl Grocery
Appointments and walk-ups accepted

Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Harold Way between Allston Way and Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94701
March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30, April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Register for testing at Harold Way location
Appointments and walk-ups accepted

Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Meyer Sound
1025 Ashby Ave. Berkeley, CA 94710
March 10, April 7: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Block Testing for Berkeley Bowl Employees from 8:00am – 9:00 am and 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm; Meyer Sound Employees from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register for testing at Meyer Sound
Appointments and walk-ups accepted

Bay Area Community Health Liberty Clinic
39500 Liberty Street, Fremont CA 94538
Monday–Friday: 1:00pm – 4:15pm and Saturday 9:00am – 12:00
Please call (510) 770-8040 to schedule an appointment and wear a mask
Language assistance is available
Register here

Asian Health Services
Los Cerritos Community Center

3377 Alder Ave.. Fremont, CA 94536
Every Satuday: 9am-3pm
Register here or call (510) 735-3222

CORE and Glad Tidings International Church of God in Christ  Testing closed 3/25 and 3/28
1000 Glad Tidings Way, Hayward, CA 94544 (for drive-thru services)
1027 West Tennyson Rd, Hayward, CA 94544 (for walk-thru services)
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Register here

La Familia
Cherryland Testing Center
20095 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94541
Monday-Friday: 9am - 3pm
Testing will be closed February 15
Register here
Call (510) 571-9191 for assistance

La Familia
and Eden United Church of Christ
 
21455 Birch St, Hayward, CA 94541
Thursdays: 1pm - 6pm; 
Fridays: 3:00pm – 7:00pm;
Saturdays: 10:00am – 2:00pm 
Testing will be closed on February 4, 5 and 6
Register here
Call (510) 571-9191 for assistance

Skywest Golf Course

1401 Golf Course Rd., Hayward, CA 94541
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Register here  or call (510) 583-5333; Ages 12 and older

CORE and Newark Wellness Center (Alameda Health System)
6066 Civic Terrace Ave, Newark, CA 94560
Drive-Thru Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturdays: 10:00am - 2:00pm 
Register here

Bay Area Community Health
Springhill Hotel Newark
6100 Newpark Mall, Newark
Every Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Register here

Axis Community Health
4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Register here

Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Bay Fair BART Station
15242 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94578
April 15, April 22, April 29: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register for testing at Bay Fair BART Station
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
(510)465-2278

San Leandro Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579
Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Register here or call (888) 634-1123 (English & Spanish)

CORE and San Lorenzo Community Church
945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Drive-thru testing Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm 
Register here

Upcoming Testing Events

Most testing sites are able to test all ages unless otherwise indicated and all CORE-run testing sites can test ages four and older. Parents of infants are encouraged to check with their primary care providers before testing.

Faith Fellowship Foursquare
577 Manor Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94579
March 3: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Life Academy
2101 35th Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
March 3: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
March 6: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

CORE Mobile Testing
Lake Merritt
North end near Lakeside Park/behind library Oakland, CA 94610
March 13: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency
9006 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94605
March 10: 10:00 am - 3:00 PM

Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
March 13: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

West Oakland Health Center
New Hope Baptist Church
892 36th St. Oakland, CA 94608
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
Weather Permitting

West Oakland Health Center
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1203 Willow St. Oakland, CA 94607
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
Walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met
Identification is required for all adults 18 years and older
Legal parent or guardian must accompany children between the ages of 0-12 years
Test results take 48-72 hours to return

Weather Permitting

CORE and Faith Fellowship Foursquare
577 Manor Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94579
March 17: 10:00am - 3:00pm


Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Center of Hope Church
8411 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94610
March 19: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
March 20: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

West Oakland Health Center

New Hope Baptist Church
892 36th St. Oakland, CA 94608
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
Weather Permitting

West Oakland Health Center
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1203 Willow St. Oakland, CA 94607
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
Walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met
Identification is required for all adults 18 years and older
Legal parent or guardian must accompany children between the ages of 0-12 years
Test results take 48-72 hours to return

Weather Permitting

CORE and Faith Fellowship Foursquare
577 Manor Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94579
March 23: 10:00am - 3:00pm


CORE and College of Alameda
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501
March 24: 10:00am - 2:30pm


Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
HOMIES Empowerment
7631 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94605
March 23: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
March 27: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

West Oakland Health Center

New Hope Baptist Church
892 36th St. Oakland, CA 94608
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
Weather Permitting

West Oakland Health Center
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1203 Willow St. Oakland, CA 94607
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
Walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met
Identification is required for all adults 18 years and older
Legal parent or guardian must accompany children between the ages of 0-12 years
Test results take 48-72 hours to return

Weather Permitting

Faith Fellowship Foursquare
577 Manor Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94579
March 31: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Bible Fellowship Missionary Church
1520 8th Ave, Oakland CA 94606
April 14: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Walk-up's encouraged

Additional Testing

Additional COVID-19 testing is also available through independent 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 COVID-19 testing.

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