Screening and Testing

There are different testing resources available depending on people’s needs. Community and retail sites offer free testing, while BayCare Urgent Care can provide testing in conjunction with an urgent care evaluation or travel documentation. If you can’t get an appointment at a testing site, home tests are available at retail stores and online for purchase.

Remember to only go to our Emergency Rooms if you have an emergency – our ERs are NOT doing public testing.

COVID-19 Online Screening Tool

COVID-19 Screening

If you're concerned about COVID-19, use our new online screening tool to check your symptoms. The screening is based on the most up-to-date clinical protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and will guide you to the next best steps for care.

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What You Need to Know about the Omicron Variant

The CDC has classified Omicron a variant of concern. Dozens of cases have already been reported across the country.  If you have questions about Omicron, read the latest information on the variant and what we can expect.  
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Telehealth Services at BayCare

BayCare offers convenient access to high-quality care through a mobile app accessible with a smartphone or other digital device. 

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Community Testing Resources

Testing opportunities are provided throughout the area. For the most accurate information concerning testing locations, hours or operations and registration requirements, please select from the following:

Hillsborough County Locations
Pasco County Locations
Pinellas County Locations
Polk County Locations

BayCare Urgent Care Testing Options

For Symptomatic Patients

BayCare Urgent Care clinics offer traditional PCR testing in conjunction with an urgent care visit and evaluation by a health care provider. The PCR test is sent to BayCare Laboratories for processing. Find an urgent care near you. 

BayCare Urgent Care also can perform a rapid antigen test in combination with an urgent care visit and evaluation by a health care provider. The test is for symptomatic individuals within the first 7 days of symptom onset. Patients receive results in 15 minutes. 

For Asymptomatic Individuals

BayCare offers an effective and reliable rapid PCR test that can detect COVID-19 in 30 minutes. The test is available by appointment at thirteen BayCare Urgent Care locations to asymptomatic people wishing to confirm they are negative for COVID-19, such as before traveling. The test is not billed to insurance but is available as a self-pay service at a cost of $150.

test tube with omicron on the label

What You Need to Know about the Omicron Variant

The CDC has classified Omicron a variant of concern. Dozens of cases have already been reported across the country.  If you have questions about Omicron, read the latest information on the variant and what we can expect.  
Learn More
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COVID-19 Booster Shots: Everything You Need to Know

The FDA has approved under emergency use authorization (EUA) a single COVID-19 booster shot from Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson for vaccinated individuals in certain populations.

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