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Receive a Nasal self-swab test kit, swab and tube of medium.
2. Remove the nasal swab from the wrapper by pulling two ends of the wrapper and peel away from the swab.
3. Position head back slightly. Gently insert tip into the one nostril until you meet slight resistance.
4. When the swab is in place, rotate again the inside of the nose for 3 seconds. Remove the swab from the nostril and repeat the same steps in another nostril.
5. While holding the swab, remove the cap off the tube. Insert the swab tip all the way down into the tube, continue to hold the swab by the handle.
6. Break the swab handle short enough to fit inside the tube without touching the lid. Recap the tube securely.
7. Ensure the tube is labeled with two unique identifies (your name and the date of birth) and place tube into the specimen bag and seal the bag.
That’s it! Now, wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer.
* No cost to you with most insurance or government assistance: Walgreens is offering no-cost, contactless COVID-19 testing for patients age 3 and up at select locations in partnership with the PWNHealth provider network.
Walgreens Available tests
COVID-19 Test Costs without insurance
Diagnostic Lab Test (PCR, results in 72 hours): $129
Rapid Diagnostic Test (ID NOW, results in less than 24 hours): $129
Rapid Antigen Test (BinaxNOW, results in as little as 1 hour): $49
4. Choose a location and time for your COVID-19 testing appointment.
5. After completed the process, you will receive an email confirmation.
On the test day, please bring the following to your appointment:
The confirmation email
State ID/valid Driver’s License
Insurance card
If payment is required, testing locations accept credit, debit, FSA and HSA cards. Cash and checks are not accepted for COVID testing. Patients actively enrolled in Express Pay will be able to pay for their test with Express Pay. If coverage is denied by insurance or government programs, patients may be billed for the full price by Walgreens and if applicable, the laboratory.
During your appointment:
Arrive at least 5 minutes before your appointment.
If you’re late, your test will be based n availability at the time you arrive.
DO NOT EXIT YOUR VEHICLE. DO NOT GO INTO THE STORE.
Follow signs and instructions at the testing location.
Be ready to display your confirmation number and ID against your closed window.
A Walgreens team member will tell you when to open your window so they can capture additional information and collect payment (if applicable) while you stay in your car.
A Walgreens pharmacist will then provide directions on how to self-administer a nasal swab and collect your test sample.
After your appointment:
Please self-quarantine until you receive your test results.
Your test results will be sent to a provider at PWNHealth.
PWNHealth will email you a link to your results.
If your test results are positive PWNHealth will also call you to discuss and provide guidance on what to do next.