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How To Get Tested
COVID-19 test kits available.
COVID-19 tests are available at all Frederick County Public Library branch locations inside during regular hours. Limit one test per person. Visit fcpl.org for library branch hours and locations.
Go to Covidtest.Maryland.gov to see local options for testing.
COVID-19 test kits available.
COVID-19 tests are available at all Frederick County Public Library branch locations inside the libraries during regular hours. Visit fcpl.org for library branch hours and locations.
Supplies will be restocked as more are received.
Other ways to find test kits
Test kits may be available for purchase at local stores and pharmacies and online. People with health insurance can be reimbursed for COVID-19 at home test kits purchased on or after January 15, 2022. Insurance companies are required to reimburse for up to $12 per test and up to 8 tests per month for each person on your insurance plan.
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests at COVIDtests.gov, or by calling 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Community Organizations
If your organization primarily serves populations at highest risk of COVID-19 and COVID-19 disparities (including people with lower incomes, and those with healthcare access issues) and you are interested in having your organizations receive kits, please reach out to Shawn Dennison at sgdennison@frederickcountymd.gov to request kits.
Reporting Positive Results from At-Home Test Kits
If you test positive for COVID-19 with an at-home test kit, please report your result to covidlink.maryland.gov/selfreport. You will need a cell phone number to report your result. This portal is for Maryland residents only.
Expiration Dates for iHealth Test Kits
On Mar 29, 2022, the FDA granted a 3 month shelf-life extension for the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test, which extended the shelf-life of all iHealth tests with expiration dates on or before 2022-09-29 (YYYY-MM-DD) from 6 months to 9 months. For example, if the expiration date printed on your box says 2022-05-21 (YYYY-MM-DD), the updated expiration date is 2022-08-21 (YYYY-MM-DD).
Learn more at https://ihealthlabs.com/pages/news
Frederick County Health Department is providing on-site "pop-up" community diagnostic testing in addition to the existing testing locations around the county. These community testing sites are designed to target vulnerable and minority communities who may be more at-risk for being infected by COVID-19 and who may experience barriers to testing, and provide support to community and faith-based organizations.
For the locations and times of our testing clinics, go to CovidTest.Maryland.gov. Specimen collection is primarily anterior nasal swab, but may be able to be oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal swabs depending on available supplies. Testing at health department locations is free, and no appointment is needed. Results for health department testing clinics will be provided verbally by phone call and in writing if needed. Instructions on how to receive results are given after each test.
Testing is available, no appointment needed at:
- Frederick Health Village, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, MD 21701 (the old State Farm building). Run by Frederick Health Hospital
- Hours: 7am-3pm
- Check here for updates and closures
- Clinic Type: walk-in
- Patients requiring COVID-19 testing will be directed to park in the South Parking lot at the Frederick Health Village and enter the building via the South Entrance to be tested. Specimen collection will no longer be performed while the patent is in their vehicle. They will come inside the building for sample collection. Patients will be required to have a physician’s order which they can get on-site and must wear a mask while in the building. The hours are 7am-3pm, 7 days/week. If a patient does not have a physician or test order and needs an order please contact 240-316-4970 7am – 3pm.
- For fastest results: check patient portal
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Tests can be ordered online at COVIDtests.gov.
A phone number is now available! For those who have difficulty accessing the internet or need additional support placing an order, you can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Note: this is a national website and phone number. There may be delays.
To place an order, all you need is your name and residential address. No ID, credit card, or health insurance information is required. You may also share your email address to get updates on your order. Tests will start shipping the week of January 24.