While some places require insurance and a doctor's referral, others are finally popping up that are free and open to the public. Regardless of your situation, there's a way for you to get tested.
We are working on getting this page updated with the most current testing centers. Please visit austintexas.gov/covid-testinfo to see where to get tested in Austin today.
"Now is the time to get fully vaccinated, get your booster, and get tested. Find COVID-19 vaccine locations and testing sites at austintexas.gov/covid19 or call 512-974-2000 for more information.”
Multiple Locations
Free: No, cost varies by test type (see here)
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: 8 AM - 11 PM, some locations 24 hrs
Rapid: Yes
6448 E Hwy 290, Suite E105, Austin, TX 78723
Free: No ($125 for rapid Antigen test, $199 for PCR test, $131 for Antibody test, and more)
Insurance Required: No, but can provide receipt for insurance reimbursement
Referral Required: No
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday
Rapid: Yes
Multiple Locations
Free: No
Insurance Required: No, but $250 self-pay
Referral Required: No
Hours: 8 AM - 8 PM Monday-Friday, weekend hours differ by location
Rapid: No
Multiple Locations
Free: Yes
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: By-Appointment
Rapid: Some Locations
Multiple Locations (Far West, Mueller, Anderson Mill, South Lamar, Riverside, Plugerville)
Free: No
Insurance Required: Yes, or self-pay (cost not listed)
Referral Required: No
Hours: Open 24/7.
Rapid: Yes, results in 24-48 hrs
Multiple Locations
Free: No (Most insurance companies have agreed to cover costs, please check with your health plan)
Insurance Required: No, self-pay available - without insurance is $134 ($100 with cash pay/discount)
Referral Required: No, but video visit done first
Hours: Vary by location
Rapid: No, but 24-48 hour turnaround time
Multiple Locations
Free: No, $137 (on-location service incurs an additional fee)
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: 8 AM - 8 PM (Dripping Springs), 9 AM - 4 PM (All Other Austin Locations)
Rapid: Yes, 10-minute results
Multiple Locations
Free: Yes
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: Vary by location
Rapid: No, but 24-48 hour turnaround time
Multiple Locations
Free: No ($69 for rapid Antigen test, $299 for PCR test, $129 for Antibody test) specialize in Covid-19 RT-PCR travel test, results in 1-3 days. Appointment required.
Insurance Required: No, but can provide a receipt for insurance reimbursement
Referral Required: No
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Friday
Rapid: Yes, same day
4818 Berkman Dr Ste. 100
3614 Williams Dr
Free: No, $35
Insurance Required: No, but free with insurance
Referral Required: No
Hours: They come to your business! Or, drive-thru and outdoor testing.
Rapid: Yes, as well as nasal PCR and antibody
Multiple Locations
Free: No
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: Vary
Rapid: Yes
10931 Jollyville Rd. Bldg 100
Free: No ($200 RT-PCR test, saliva sample). Specializes in international travel, possible exposure and family visits.
Insurance Required: No, self pay. They provide results and itemized receipt.
Referral Required: No
Hours: By appointment only, booked online (all appointments are in the morning Monday-Friday)
Rapid: Yes, same day results.
1509 S. Lamar Blvd. Suite 550
Free: No, $190 PCR testing, $75 for antigen and antibody with promo code SUMMER22
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: 8:30AM-6:00PM M-F
Sat: 9:00am-2:00pm
Sun: Closed
Rapid: Yes
4010 North Lamar Boulevard
Free: No, $99 for rapid antigen and $129 for rapid molecular, $150 for RT PCR Test
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: 10 AM - 8 PM
Rapid: Yes
21 Cypress Blvd, Suite 1155
Free: Yes or $135 without insurance, Travel specific RT PCR Testing is $150
Insurance Required: Not required, but all types of insurance accepted.
Referral Required: No
Hours: 8am - 10pm Drive Thru, no appointment needed
Rapid: Yes, Same-Day PCR available
Various Locations
Free: No, insurance or self-pay
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: 24 Hours
Rapid: Yes
2009 Ranch Rd 620 N Ste 325
Free: No, $85 for Standard RT-PCR (12-hours), $125 for Expedited RT-PCR (4-hours), $55 for Rapid Antigen, $45 for Rapid Antibody, $130 for COVID.FLU.RSV PCR (12-hours)
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Rapid: Yes. Same day RT-PCR result/report if tested before 4 pm (saliva, easy swab or NP swab, great for travelers and all situations). 15 min rapid antigen and antibody test. Book at https://www.xyzlaboratory.online/book-online. Walk-in welcome.
They come to your home or office
Free: No, Rapid Antibody Testing ($120), Rapid Antigen Test ($149), Rapid Molecular PCR ($225), Nasal RT-PCR Test ($199)
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: By Appointment
Rapid: Yes. Rapid antigen test which provides results in only 10 minutes, as well as RT-PCR testing (required for travel to many destinations) with a result turnaround time normally within 24 hours, and guaranteed within 48 hours.
8312 Burnet Rd #107
Free: No
Insurance Required: No, but $250 PCR or $150 ANTIGEN
Referral Required: No
Hours: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9am -5pm SATURDAY 10AM-4PM
Rapid: Yes, no longer than 45 min
Mobile Unit
Free: Yes with photo ID and Social Security Card if uninsured
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: Book at your convenience
Rapid: Yes, results in 15-30 minutes
2616 Spirit of Texas Dr
Free: No, Standard PCR (24-hour results) - $90; Express PCR (12-hour results) - $150
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: Monday - Friday: 6am - 2pm, Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Rapid: No
Various Locations
Free: Yes
Insurance Required: Yes
Referral Required: No
Hours: Vary by Locations
Rapid: Yes and PCR
They Come To You
Free: No, varies by type
Insurance Required: No
Referral Required: No
Hours: By Appointment
Rapid: Yes
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ANTIBODY TESTING
Multiple Locations
ARC offers antibody testing for individuals and businesses. If you have a lab order from an ARC physician, you can make an appointment at any ARC clinic for a blood draw. Businesses can call 512-407-8686 to set up an account. Results take about 3-5 days. Insurance accepted or 25% off cash discount.
Multiple Locations
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (coronavirus) or have been in recent contact with the virus, you can use their Web Check-In to come into a CareNow clinic. After evaluating you, their urgent care providers can order the antibody test.
Multiple Locations
Flat fee of $129 and can schedule an appointment online.
Multiple Locations
The test requires a provider evaluation. Please check in online, complete your e-registration, and choose to receive a text when they are ready for you to come into the clinic.
Various Locations
The test can be performed in person or can use an at-home testing kit.
3708 Jefferson St Suite B
Need to have an order from a doctor or available to purchase online without a doctor referral; test cost is $119.
Multiple Locations
Offers FDA-authorized antibodies tests (the first healthcare system in TX to attain them). Insurance accepted, otherwise the test is $149.
1601 Trinity St Building A
Antibody testing is limited to new and established UT Health Austin patients. Patients may call 1-833-UT-CARES (833-882-2737) to schedule a telehealth appointment with WorkLife to 1) determine if testing is appropriate and 2) discuss the implications of the test results for their individual situation. Self-pay cost is $80 for screening and testing plus an additional $70 lab charge.
Multiple Locations
The cost of the antibody test is $45.
In addition, an office visit is required, which will be filed for those patients with active insurance coverage.
The cost of the Antigen test is $70.
In addition, an office visit is required, which will be filed for those patients with active insurance coverage.
*Victory Medical does NOT collect for the nasal swab testing. This will be billed to you or your insurance company by the performing laboratory.*
Mobile Unit
Offering COVID Antibody Testing on the go. Book a mobile unit
here!
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