COVID-19 Testing in Tarrant County

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Drive-thru COVID-19 passenger is tested with a shallow nasal swab.

Screenings are available in English and Spanish. People who need assistance in other languages, such as Vietnamese, can call the Tarrant County Public Health information line at 817-248-6299.

Community Testing Sites

About COVID-19 Testing

TCPH provides COVID-19 testing for those 10 and and over using a full PCR/NAAT test. This is not a rapid test though the results are available the same evening or next afternoon in most cases. Exceptions happen. For example, Friday sample results are typically available, Monday afternoon.

Testing is done with a shallow nasal swab.

Help Finding Another Site

In addition to the sites posted here, the hotline may be able to help you identify a pharmacy near you that is open later, on weekends or is closer to your home. Call 817-248-6299 for assistance.

University of Texas at Arlington

435 Spaniolo Dr, Arlington, TX 76010

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Sunday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Appointments are encouraged at this time, but not required.

If you are visually impaired or need additional assistance, please call the UTA support line at 888-702-9042 to find and book an appointment.

Operated by the University of Texas at Arlington

Resource Connection – Parking LOT D

1500 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76119 - Click here for Google map.

Resource Connection map to COVID-19 testing site.

Shallow Nasal Swab Test - Open to All Ages

Appointments are highly encouraged, but not required. Those with appointment times will be taken before those who arrive without an appointment. For help with registration or results call 877-862-4647. Those arriving without a vehicle will also be able to receive a test.

Hours of Operation:

Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Drive-Thru

Results will be available between 24-48 hours after testing. The test results will be sent via text or email based on the participants preference or by calling 877-862-4647

Northeast Annex

837 Brown Trail, Bedford, TX 76022

Shallow Nasal Swab Test - Open to All Ages

Appointments are highly encouraged, but not required. Those with appointment times will be taken before those who arrive without an appointment. For help with registration or results call 817-862-4647. Those arriving without a vehicle will also be able to receive a test.

Hours of Operation:

Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Drive-Thru

Results will be available between 24-48 hours after testing. The test results will be sent via text or email based on the participants preference or by calling 877-862-4647

TEXRail - North Side Station

3001 Decatur Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76106

Saliva Test

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Fridays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Drive-Thru

Operated by the City of Fort Worth

No age restriction - must be able to fill a vial with saliva.

Tarrant County College Northeast Campus

828 W Harwood Road, Hurst, TX 76054

The testing site is in the western most parking lot along Hardwood Drive. Click here for a map to the site.

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Sign-up for your COVID-19 test here, registration is encouraged, but not required.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Drive-Thru

Operated by Tarrant County College

Tarrant County College Northwest Campus

4801 Marine Creek Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76179

The testing site is in the southern most parking lot on NW College Drive. Click here for a map to the site.

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Sign-up for your COVID-19 test here, registration is encouraged, but not required.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Drive-Thru

Operated by Tarrant County College

Tarrant County College South Campus

5301 Campus Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76119

The testing site is in the western side of the parking lot on Rushing Road. Click here for a map to the site.

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Sign-up for your COVID-19 test here, registration is encouraged, but not required.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Drive-Thru

Operated by Tarrant County College

Tarrant County College Southeast Campus

2100 Southeast Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76018

The testing site is the parking lot to the east of the campus main entrance from Southeast Parkway. Click here for a map to the site.

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Sign-up for your COVID-19 test here, registration is encouraged, but not required.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Drive-Thru

Operated by Tarrant County College

Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus

300 Trinity Campus Cir, Fort Worth, TX 76102

The testing site is in the parking lot to the west of N. Henderson. Click here for a map to the site.

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Sign-up for your COVID-19 test here, registration is encouraged, but not required.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Drive-Thru

Operated by Tarrant County College

Hurst Athletic Complex

2104 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst, TX 76054

The Hurst Fire Station testing site has moved to the Hurst Athletic Complex.

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 7 to 10 a.m.

Drive-thru

Como Community Center

4660 Horne Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Saliva Test

Hours of Operation:

Tuesdays: 2 - 5 p.m.

Drive-Thru

Operated by the City of Fort Worth

No age restriction - must be able to fill a vial with saliva.

FWISD Scarborough-Handley Field

6201 Craig Street, Fort Worth, TX 76112

Saliva Test

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Drive-Thru

Operated by the City of Fort Worth

No age restriction - must be able to fill a vial with saliva.

Southwest Public Health Center

6551 Granbury Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76133

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Walk-in

Bagsby – Williams Public Health Clinic

3212 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76105

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Walk-in

Tanger Outlets

15853 N. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76177

Saliva Test

Hours of Operation:

Wednesdays: 8 to 11 a.m.

Drive-Thru

Operated by the City of Fort Worth

No age restriction - must be able to fill a vial with saliva.

Northwest Public Health Center

3800 Adam Grubb Road, Lake Worth, Texas 76135-3506

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Hours of Operation:

Wednesday: 7 to 10 a.m.

Drive-thru

Beth Eden Baptist Church

3208 Wilbarger Street, Fort Worth, TX 76119

Saliva Test

Hours of Operation:

Wednesdays and Thursdays: 2 to 5 p.m.

Drive-Thru

Operated by the City of Fort Worth

No age restriction - must be able to fill a vial with saliva.

La Gran Plaza

4200 South Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76115

Saliva Test

Hours of Operation:

Thursdays: 8 to 11 a.m.

Drive-Thru

Operated by the City of Fort Worth

No age restriction - must be able to fill a vial with saliva.

Southeast Subcourthouse Arlington

700 E Abram Street, Arlington, Texas 76010

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Hours of Operation:

Thursday: 7 to 10 a.m.

Drive-thru

Christ Church Assembly of God

5301 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76123

Saliva Test

Hours of Operation:

Friday: 8 to 11 a.m.

Drive-thru

Operated by the City of Fort Worth

No age restriction - must be able to fill a vial with saliva.

Heritage Church of Christ

4201 Heritage Trace Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76244

Saliva Test

Hours of Operation:

Friday: 2 to 5 p.m.

Drive-thru

Operated by the City of Fort Worth

No age restriction - must be able to fill a vial with saliva.

Mansfield Subcourthouse

1100 E Broad Street, Mansfield, TX 76063

Shallow Nasal Swab Test

Hours of Operation:

Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Walk-in

Additional Testing Sites

Find Covid-19 and Antibody Test Collection Site

Additional COVID-19 Testing locations can be found using the Texas Division of Emergency Management's portal.

Please note: The TDEM portal includes testing providers that will assess fees and co-pays for their tests.

To use the map, simply follow this link to the TDEM COVID-19 Test Collection site map. The TDEM website allows you to find a testing location based on the zip code that you enter.

These sites may have a fee associated with the test collection. Insurance may be taken at the time of the service. It is best to call in advance to any site that you select to ensure that it is still operating and understand any requirements they might have.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding COVID-19 Testing

Should I get tested?
You should consider getting tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms (a fever of 100.4 or greater, cough and shortness of breath) or you:

are employed as a healthcare or essential worker
If you were exposed to COVID-19
are over 65
have chronic health conditions

Covid-19 Test Swab

What is the cost?

Testing is free.

What do I need to bring?
Please have a valid photo ID.

Can I bring a friend/spouse/children/family member to get tested with me?

Each person to be tested must have their own appointment. Testing is available to those 18 and older.

What's the testing process?

At each site they will identify you based on your government ID with picture and will walk you through some instructions.

Next, they will take you through the actual testing process, where they will perform either a saliva test or a swab into your nose. For the swab test you will need to take a deep breath and lean your head back against the headrest.

Then they will bag your swab and send it for testing. You will be free to go once the swab is bagged.

When will my results be available?
COVID-19 test results take approximately 2-3 days depending on the demand for testing. You will be contacted by someone from Tarrant County Public Health whether your results are positive or negative. If you have not received your test results in three days, please call: 817-248-6299 and press option 4.

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COVID-19 Testing Basics

Different Types of Coronavirus Tests

Molecular Test

Also known as:

Diagnostic test, viral test, molecular test, nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT, RT-PCR test, LAMP test.

Antigen Test

Also known as:

Rapid diagnostic test (Some molecular tests are also rapid tests.)

Antibody Test

Also known as:

Serological test, serology, blood test, serology test.

How the sample is taken:

Nasal or throat swab (most tests) Saliva (a few tests).

How the sample is taken:

Nasal or throat swab.

How the sample is taken:

Finger stick or blood draw.

How long it takes to get results:

Same day (some locations) or up to a week

How long it takes to get results:

One hour or less

How long it takes to get results:

Same day (many locations) or 1-3 days

Is another test needed?

This test is typically highly accurate and usually does not need to be repeated.

Is another test needed?

Positive results are usually highly accurate but negative results may need to be confirmed with a molecular test.

Is another test needed?

Sometimes a second antibody test is needed for accurate results.

What it shows:

Diagnoses active coronavirus infection.

What it shows:

Diagnoses active coronavirus infection.

What it shows:

Shows if you've been infected by coronavirus in the past.

What it can't do:

Show if you ever had COVID-19 or were infected with the coronavirus in the past.

What it can't do:

Definately rule out active coronavirus infection. Antigen tests are more likely to misss an active coronavirus infection compared to molecular tests. Your health care provider may order a molecular test if your antigen test shows a negative result but you have symptoms of COVID-19.

What it can't do:

Diagnose active coronavirus infection at the time of the test, or show what you do not have COVID-19.

More details can be found on this U.S. Food and Drug Administration webpage.

Steps to take after being tested for COVID-19: English Spanish

Until you obtain results, follow these recommendations:

Remember that most people who become infected with COVID-19 experience symptoms similar to the common cold or flu and are able to manage their symptoms at home using the same medications you would use to treat a cold or the flu.

In addition, you should isolate, at home, and follow the prevention steps below to limit the potential spread of illness:

Restrict activities outside your home, unless you need medical care
Do not go to work, school, or public places
Avoid using public transportation, ridesharing, or taxis
Stay in a specific room away from others inside your home, as much as possible. Wear a mask when around other people, including healthcare workers. If you are unable to wear a mask, those around you should
If possible, use a separate bathroom
Restrict contact with pets while you are sick
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Several store-bought pocket hand sanitizers are more than 60% alcohol. Always check the labels.
Avoid sharing dishes, utensils, cups, towels and bedding
Frequently clean “high-touch” areas, such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards and tablets
Although there have not been any reported cases of transmission from people to animals, limiting contact is recommended.

If you feel you need to see your healthcare provider or have an existing appointment, first call their office and tell them you have, or may have COVID-19. They will determine how to proceed with your care. Many medical offices are offering telehealth visits and may advise this type of visit, if appropriate.

At this time, you have been instructed to home isolate because your current symptoms are considered mild. In the event your symptoms worsen, seek medical attention. Worsening of symptoms* may include:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all-inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

If your healthcare provider recommends you go to the clinic or hospital for further evaluation, put on a facemask before you enter the facility. These steps will help keep other people in the office or waiting room from getting infected or exposed.

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COVID-19 Testing in Tarrant County

Community Testing Sites

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 Testing Basics

Different Types of Coronavirus Tests

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