IMPORTANT NOTE:
Effective March 1, 2022, masks are no longer required but strongly recommended for everyone in indoor public settings and businesses. However, masking requirements remain in place for individuals in high-risk and high-transmission settings, such as healthcare and Long-Term Care facilities, correctional facilities, homeless shelters and on public transit. Visit the face masking webpage to learn more.
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 click here.
- If necessary, seek treatment. Learn more on the treatment page.
Know before you go about safe and quality testing sites.
If you test positive, you may qualify for financial assistance during isolation. Please refer to our ARCH stipend program for details.
- 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
- 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
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- 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)
Free 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. 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.
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.
Community Testing Calendar
Community Testing Sites Locations
North County
Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland1327 65th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Register Here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
CORE & Campbell Village
1670 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Register Here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
CORE & Acorn Housing
1143 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Register Here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
CORE & Oakland Housing Authority
935 Union Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Register Here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
CORE & Serenity House
2363A San Pablo, Oakland, CA 94612
Friday, April 29, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Register Here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
2344 6th Street, Berkeley 94710
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Closed daily: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
Walk-ups welcome but appointment is recommended
PCR Test - results typically take 2-3 business days
Schedule an appointment online or call 510-549-5454
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
2251 Harold Way, Berkeley, CA 94701
Every Tuesday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Staff Break schedules: Lunch 11am-12pm , Dinner 4pm-5pm
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment. Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*COVID-19 immediate treatment available if appropriate (Paxlovid and molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
Meyer Sound
2832 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Every Wednesday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Staff Break schedules: Lunch 11am-12pm , Dinner 4pm-5pm
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment. Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*COVID-19 immediate treatment available if appropriate (Paxlovid and molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
West Berkeley Service Center
1900 6th St. Berkeley, CA 94710
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Staff Break schedules: Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment. Register here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*COVID-19 immediate treatment available if appropriate (Paxlovid and molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
1527 34th St., Emeryville, 94608
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Appointments not required, but recommended.
Register here or call (510) 594- 2207
Acts Full Gospel Church
1034 66th Ave. Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesday & Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Register here or call (510) 567-1300
Registration not required but highly recommended.
Asian Health Services Community Testing
Clinton Park
655 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 94606
Entrance on the corner of 6th St and 12th St
Mondays: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
Appointments Recommended
Walk-ins are limited based on capacity
Schedule an appointment here call (510) 735-3222
Asian Health Services Community Testing
Madison Square Park
810 Jackson Street, Oakland CA 94607
Tues | Thurs: 8:30AM-12:30PM, 1:30PM-4:00PM
Wed | Fri: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Appointments recommended.
Walk-ins are limited based on capacity.
Schedule an appointment here or 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 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on testing days
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.
Friendship Christian Center
1904 Adeline St., Oakland CA 94607
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drive Thru or Walk up accepted
No appointment necessary
Register here or call (510)835-8539
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave., Oakland CA 94610
Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 1-12 years old
Greater St. Paul Church
1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94612
Tuesday & Thursdays: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register here or call (510) 452-0803
La Clínica de La Raza
BART parking lot, on corner of Derby and E 12th street, (near Guadalajara restaurant)
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed for lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Register for testing at La Clínica de La Raza here
LifeLong Medical Care
Foothill Square
10700 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Closed daily: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
Walk-ups welcome but appointment is recommended
PCR Test - results typically take 2-3 business days
Schedule an appointment online or call 510-549-5454
Native American Health Center
Parking Lot
3050 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
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 1-12 years old
- Test results take 48-72 hours to return
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
City of Refuge
8200 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. Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*COVID-19 immediate treatment available if appropriate (Paxlovid and molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Optum Serve Mobile Testing Bus
Oakland Coliseum
7200 San Leandro Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
Testing located in rear parking lot
Every Monday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Staff Break schedules: Lunch 11am-12pm , Dinner 4pm-5pm
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment. Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*COVID-19 immediate treatment available if appropriate (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: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Staff Break schedules: Lunch 11am-12pm , Dinner 4pm-5pm
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment. Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*COVID-19 immediate treatment available if appropriate (Paxlovid and molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
Optum Serve Mobile Bus Testing
West Oakland Health Council
700 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Staff Break schedules: Lunch 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment. Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*COVID-19 immediate treatment available if appropriate (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
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
Thursdays: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Registration is preferred but not required
Register here
WOHC - West Oakland Health Center
700 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Monday - Wednesday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
Appointment & Walk-Ins Accepted
PCR and Rapid Antigen tests available
Schedule an Appointment or call (510) 835-9610
WOHC - East Oakland Health Center
7550 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
Appointment & Walk-Ins Accepted
PCR and Rapid Antigen tests available
Schedule an Appointment or call (510) 835-9610
Mid County
Hayward, Newark, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Union City37620 Filbert St., Newark, CA 94560
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing
Wednesday February 23 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday February 25 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Monday March 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday March 23 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday March 25 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Appointments Only. Register here or call 510-770-8040
CORE and Glad Tidings International Church of God in Christ
1000 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 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Tuesday - Friday & 11:30 am - 12:30 pm on Saturday
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 Memorial Day 5/30/2022
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: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
Register here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
Hayward Mission Clinic
22331 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
Monday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Testing by appointment only. Please call or text (510)471-5880 to schedule an appointment.
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
Firehouse Clinic
28300 Huntwood Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Testing by appointment only. Please call or text (510)471-5880 to schedule an appointment.
37620 Filbert St, Newark, CA 94560
Wednesday May 25, 2022 at 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday May 27, 2022 at 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing
Register Here
Registration is highly recommended, but walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met.
CORE and Newark Wellness Center (Alameda Health System)
6066 Civic Terrace Ave, Newark CA 94560
Drive-Thru Testing
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Friday from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Register here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
577 Manor Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94579
Drive-thru testing
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closed from 11:30-12:30
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: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Staff Break schedules: Lunch 11 am - 12pm, Dinner 4 pm - 5 pm
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment. Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*COVID-19 immediate treatment available if appropriate (Paxlovid and molnupiravir)
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
San Leandro Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579
Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Staff Break schedules: Lunch 11 am - 12 pm, Dinner 4 pm - 5 pm
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment. Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*COVID-19 immediate treatment available if appropriate (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
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Testing by appointment only. Please call or text (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)
Register here
Walk-ups welcome, but an appointment is highly recommended.
East County
Dublin, Fremont, Livermore, Pleasanton, Union CityAmerican High School Parking Lot B
36062 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536
Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Closed 5/28/2022 and 5/30/2022 for Memorial Day
Appointments recommended.
Walk-ins are limited based on capacity.
Schedule an appointment here or call (510) 735-3222
BACH @ Fremont Central Park
1110 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing
Monday May 9, 2022 at 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday May 11, 2022 at 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday May 13, 2022 at 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Register Here
Robert Livermore Community Center
4444 East Avenue, Livermore CA 94550
Entrance to testing site is on Loyola Avenue
Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Staff Break schedules: Lunch 11 am - 12 pm, Dinner 4 pm - 5 pm
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment. Register Here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*COVID-19 immediate treatment available if appropriate (Paxlovid and molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
5925 W. Las Positas Blvd. Pleasanton, CA 94588
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:30am-11:30am
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
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
Rapid Antigen testing available for walk-ups and by appointment. Register here
PCR walk-ups welcome.
*COVID-19 immediate treatment available if appropriate (Paxlovid and molnupiravir)
For any questions please call (888) 634-1123 (English/Spanish)
34800 11th St Union City, CA 94587 (parking lot)
Monday May 2, 2022 at 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday May 4, 2022 at 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday May 6, 2022 at 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Closed Memorial Day 5/30/2022
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 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Testing by appointment only. Please call or text (510)471-5880 to schedule an appointment.
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.