Free self-swab COVID-19 and Influenza tests are now available to the community
Leigh Rowley
The kiosk is located outside the Pearsall Building in Aberdeen and is always open.
Pearsall Building, Aberdeen, March 4, 2024 - Grays Harbor County Public Health now offers a kiosk that dispenses free COVID-19 and flu tests to the community. Two types of tests are now available:
Rapid antigen test for COVID-19. This tests produces results right away.
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19, Influenza A and B. Return your test samples to the kiosk where they will be shipped to a test tab and results will usually be available within 1-2 days.
The antigen tests look for specific proteins on the surface of the virus and produce an immediate result, but they are not as accurate as the respiratory panel PCR test. If you need immediate results, antigen tests might be better, but if you need the most accurate test, PCR tests are recommended.
Before the kiosk, Grays Harbor County residents only had access to PCR tests in the Emergency Room. Pharmacies sell over the counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, but at a cost of $8 per test or more. Residents can now access the kiosk outside the west entrance of the Pearsall Building located at 2109 Sumner Avenue in Aberdeen 24 hours a day. Each test kit contains a QR code that activates the kit and provides step-by-step instructions. Health insurance information is requested at that time, but it is not required.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) launched this innovative community testing resource in partnership with Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs) and Tribal Nations aimed at bolstering public health efforts. Throughout the state, kiosks will be available to provide free COVID-19 and flu tests, along with the opportunity to access additional healthcare supplies. This initiative underscores DOH's commitment to advancing health equity by extending services to underserved communities and disproportionately affected populations.
Free self-swab tests are now available for Grays Harbor residents
COVID-19 and flu tests are available at the kiosk located outside the west entrance of the Pearsall Building and is always open.
Now open 24/7
Located outside the west entrance of the Pearsall Building at 2109 Sumner Avenue in Aberdeen
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To learn more...
Watch an instructional video on how to take the COVID-19 and flu respiratory panel test
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Map to the Pearsall Building, 2109 Sumner Avenue in Aberdeen
Contact: Leigh Rowley, 360-500-4052
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