Georgia Coastal Health District

COVID-19 Testing Options

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There are several ways to get a free COVID-19 test through public health.

For PCR testing (see information below about the difference between PCR and rapid tests), you can:

• Visit one of our two public health testing sites in Chatham and Liberty Counties to be swabbed for a PCR test. These nasal swab specimens are sent to a laboratory for analysis, and results are typically available within 48 hours.
• Use one of our self-test kiosks. Kiosks are located in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, and McIntosh Counties and are operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The kiosks dispense tests kits that allow you to collect your own specimen. Simply deposit the specimen bag back in the kiosk and a laboratory will analyze the specimen for COVID and influenza, with results in about 48 hours.

For rapid antigen tests, you can:

• Pick up free over-the-counter rapid antigen tests at your county health department or one of our participating partner locations. These tests can be taken at home, with results in less than 30 minutes.

Click a box below for more information about each option.

Visit a public health PCR testing site to be swabbed for a test

Use a public health PCR testing kiosk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Pick up free self test kits from a health department or partner agency

Differences between PCR/Laboratory testing and Rapid/Antigen testing

A viral test tells you if you are infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, using samples that come from your nose or mouth. There are two types of viral tests: rapid tests and laboratory tests.