This free community testing program provides a service for those who attend by car and a service for those who attend by foot. Participants are advised to pre-register online before arriving at the test center.
The test is an important tool to decrease the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Getting tested does not increase morbidity in our community.
The test identifies people who are infected with COVID-19. When testing is available and accessible in the community, we can more quickly identify and isolate people who are sick with COVID-19. We can also faster notify everyone who had close contact with the person who tested positive that they may be at risk of getting sick. Close contacts can then quarantine at home so that if they develop COVID-19, they are not exposing anyone else. Getting tested and staying home if you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 can decrease the amount of virus that spreads in the community.
People with COVID-19 can have a wide variety of symptoms, from mild to severe. Symptoms can appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. People who have these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19 and should be tested:
- Tos
- Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- Fever
- Shivering with repeated chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Recent loss of taste or smell
- Fatigue
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
The free test is available to anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, may have been exposed to COVID-19, or is concerned about their condition. This test is recommended from 4 years of age. The tests can be given to participants under the age of 4, but they must be able to cough loudly for the test to work properly. If you are under 18, you must go to the test accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The tests are available to everyone regardless of citizenship or immigrant status. You do not need to have health insurance to be tested. No one will receive a bill for this test. If you have health insurance and provide that information, the lab will bill your insurance for the cost of the test. Billing insurance when possible helps ensure that everyone in Clark County has access to the free trial.
The test used at the COVID-19 Community Testing Center in Tower Mall is most effective for people who have COVID-19 symptoms and who are tested within 14 days of symptoms start .
People who do not have symptoms of COVID-19 can still be tested, but the result may be a false negative. A negative test result does not rule out
COVID-19. You should also take precautions to reduce the risk of being exposed to or spreading COVID-19. If you have questions or concerns regarding your test result, please contact your healthcare provider.
A negative test result does not mean that you will still not get sick, and it does not mean that you cannot be exposed to COVID-19 in the future. Keep avoiding gatherings, stay at least 6 feet (1.8 m) away from others, and wear a face covering whenever you’re with people you don’t live with.
Visit the Clark County Public Health website for more information on COVID-19 symptoms, tests, and recommendations for people who test positive and their close contacts.
Get tested
Register online to speed up the testing process. Choose the time closest to your expected arrival at the test center. High demand for tests can affect wait times; keep this in mind when planning your visit. Early registration is still strongly recommended.
If you cannot pre-register online, they will register you in person when you arrive at the test center. If you need an interpreter, please tell the staff your preferred language when you arrive at the test center and they will provide interpretation services.
How to register
The test center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. m. at 3:30 p.m. m. Click the button below to pre-register for the trial.
Sign up here for the FREE COVID-19 test.
Visit to the test center
The test center is located in Tower Mall: 5403 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661. The test center offers the option of attending the test by car or attending the test on foot.
- After pre-registering online, go to the center for your scheduled test.
- You must wear a face cover over your nose and mouth when visiting the center. If you do not have a face covering, one will be provided.
- The testing process will take at least 20 minutes, but it can take longer if demand is high. Plan with this in mind.
- This is an exudate self-assessment center. Patients are instructed on how to properly swab their mouths to administer the test under observation. This is an oral saliva PCR test; patients should not feel any discomfort. Click here to see a video of the testing process.
- Access to the center meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a driveway and a stand to enter on foot. If you need assistance at the test center, please tell the person receiving it when you arrive.
- Interpretation services at the test center are available by phone or video. To request interpretation services, please inform the staff when you arrive at the test center.
- Remember to keep the appointment number given to you at the test center. You may need it to retrieve your results.
Get your result
Curative is the name of the laboratory that processes the tests. They will contact you by email or text message with your result. Expect to receive the result in 3 days. The delivery time may be longer depending on the demand for evidence in the state.
- If you do not receive results after 5 days, please contact [email protected] or call 888-702-9042 for assistance. You can also see the result on the Curative website, www.curative.com/manage. Have the appointment number available.
Testing in the Clark County community is made possible in collaboration with the City of Vancouver, Clark County Public Health, Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA), Washington State Department of Health and Curative.
–
