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Watch Out for Suspicious COVID-19 Testing Sites
Oregonians should be cautious about pop-up testing sites that charge out-of-pocket fees, do not display logos, do not disclose the laboratory performing the test, are not affiliated with a known organization, or that ask for sensitive information, like social security numbers, that is not necessary for insurance. Consumers can locate a testing site through OHA’s testing locator.
The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) asks Oregonians to report any dubious testing sites or vendors selling at-home tests at inflated prices to the Attorney General’s Consumer Hotline at 1-877-877-9392 or online.
No-Cost COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Testing at Clackamas Community College Harmony Campus starts Wednesday, Jan. 5. Appointments are required.
Curative is providing COVID-19 PCR testing at Clackamas Community College Harmony Campus in Milwaukie starting Wednesday, Jan. 5. The regular weekly schedule will be Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site offers drive-thru testing, although visitors may access the site with or without a vehicle.
Insurance is also not required, but those who carry coverage will be asked to supply their information. Results are usually provided within 24-48 hours. Access the site via the main parking lot entrance off of Harmony Road, which is also serviced by Tri-Met bus line 152. More details can be found online as well as the testing flyer included on this page.
Due to high demand, appointments are required. Check for available appointments online or call 888-702-9042.
Thank you for your patience, ClackCo. We appreciate your dedication to slowing the spread of the virus.
Testing Locations
Get information on coronavirus testing near you: OHA COVID-19 Test Site Finder
For more information on the different types of tests available, see this handout provided by the Food and Drug Administration.
Who should be tested?
If you have symptoms and think you might have COVID-19, you can ask your health care provider to be tested or you can find a COVID-19 testing site in your community. Knowing you have COVID-19 is important so you can take care of yourself and prevent the spread of the virus.
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Your health care provider may decide to have you tested for other illnesses, like the flu, based on your symptoms and possible exposure history.
If you are not vaccinated and have been exposed to COVID-19, testing is still recommended.
If you’re not feeling well, consider using the Coronavirus Checker. This tool allows people to check their symptoms, and if warranted, directs them to the appropriate hospital or clinic.
After You Get Tested Booklet
COVID-19: After You Get Tested provides a wealth of information about what to do if you have received a positive test result or are waiting for your results.
If you have trouble breathing or feel very ill, contact your health care provider or, in case of emergency, call 911.
Are the tests accurate?
COVID-19 tests are effective at detecting a COVID-19 infection, and two types of tests are typically used:
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are molecular tests that are highly accurate when properly performed by a healthcare professional. Results from these tests usually take a couple of days, but rapid versions are available that offer results in an hour or less.
- Antigen tests — sometimes simply called rapid tests — detect certain proteins in the virus in as little as 15 minutes. These tests are often used by employers, entertainment venues, and college campuses to help control the spread of COVID-19, and they are also available at local and online retailers for at-home use. A positive antigen test result is considered accurate when instructions are carefully followed. However, these tests can sometimes produce false negatives. If you receive a negative result but are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, you should contact your healthcare provider and consider getting a PCR test (and, in the meantime, wear a mask, wash your hands frequently, and avoid close contact with others). For additional guidance about at-home antigen tests, see the Center for Disease Control’s website.
