Get Tested
When to Get Tested for COVID-19
Key times to get tested:
If you have symptoms, test immediately.
- If you are only going to take a single test, a PCR test will provide a more reliable negative test result.
- If you use an antigen test, a positive result is reliable, but a negative test is not always accurate.
- If your antigen test is negative, take another antigen test after 48 hours or take a PCR test as soon as you can.
If you do not have symptoms but have been exposed to COVID-19, wait at least 5 full days after your exposure before taking a test.
- If you are only going to take a single test, a PCR test will provide a more reliable negative test result.
- If you use an antigen test, a positive result is reliable, but a negative test is not always accurate.
- If your antigen test is negative, take another antigen test after 48 hours or take a PCR test as soon as you can.
- If your second antigen test is also negative, wait another 48 hours and test a third time.
Testing can be helpful even when you don’t have symptoms or a recent exposure to COVID-19, such as before an event or visiting someone at higher risk. Test as close to the time of the event as possible (at least within 1-2 days) to help you make informed decisions about your health and your risk of spreading COVID-19 to others. If you use an antigen test, follow recommendations for repeat testing to be confident in a negative result. Additionally, some places may test people without symptoms or a recent exposure to help keep COVID-19 from spreading to others, especially those who are at higher risk for severe illness.
COVID-19 Testing Sites in Shasta County
Many locations are offering no-cost testing but may ask for your insurance information.
If you learn that the information for a clinic is different than what is posted, please contact us at COVID19@shastacounty.gov.
Below is a list of Testing Sites. Click on the text to expand the table.
Testing Site |
Location |
When & Who Can Get Tested |
Cost |
How to Make an Appointment | Test Type | Estimated Turnaround Time | Contact Information |
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AndersonRx |
2940 East St., Anderson |
Everyone Best to have appointment. Drive up welcome w/out appt. Walk-In for travel (no symptoms) w/out appt. |
$150, $60 |
Call for appointment or schedule online soon (under construction) |
Rapid PCR, Antigen (COVID & influenza A&B combo test) |
30 mins. 15 mins. |
Go to website or call (530) 378-5566 |
Rite Aid |
1801 Eureka Way, Redding 975 E. Cypress, Redding 5350 Shasta Dam Blvd., Shasta Lake City 9340 Deschutes Rd., Palo Cedro 3095 McMurry Dr., Anderson |
Everyone | Insurance, no cost, If no insurance at home tests: $9.99-99.99 | N/A | Antigen at home | 15 min | Go to website |
Walgreens |
980 E. Cypress, Redding 1775 Eureka Way, Redding 115 Lake Blvd., Redding |
Everyone |
Insurance, no cost, If no insurance at home tests: $9.99-99.99 |
N/A | Antigen at home |
2 hours, 15 min |
Go to website |
Testing Brand |
Location | When & Who Can Get Tested | Cost | How to Get the Self-Test | Test Type | Estimated Turnaround Time | Contact Information |
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BinaxNOW |
At home, order in store at CVS Pharmacy | Everyone, through self-test | Cost varies | Order in store at CVS Pharmacy | Antigen | 15 minutes | Go to website |
Ellume |
At home, order online | Everyone, through self-test | Cost varies | Order Online | Antigen | 15 minutes | Go to website |
Pixel |
At home, order online | Everyone, through self-collection | Cost varies | Order Online | PCR | 1-2 days | Go to website |
AZOVA |
At home, order online | Everyone, through self-collection | Cost varies | Order Online | PCR | 1-2 days | Go to website |
Lucira |
At home, order online | Everyone, through self-test | Cost varies | Order Online | PCR | 30 minutes | Go to website |
Testing Site |
Location |
When & Who Can Get Tested |
Cost |
How to Make an Appointment | Test Type | Estimated Turnaround Time | Contact Information |
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Hill Country Health and Wellness |
29632 Hwy. 299 E., Round Mountain | Symptomatic Patients, Monday-Friday | Insurance, cash payment | Call for appointment | Antigen/PCR | 15 min, 2-3 days | 530-337-5750 |
Redding VA Outpatient Clinic |
3455 Knighton Rd, Redding | Veterans and staff, Monday - Friday | N/A | Walk-in | Antigen/PCR | 15 min, 3-5 days | 530-226-7555 |
Eastern Shasta County Testing Sites
Testing Site |
Location |
When & Who Can Get Tested |
Cost |
How to Make an Appointment | Test Type | Estimated Turnaround Time | Contact Information |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shingletown Medical Center |
31292 Alpine Meadows Rd., Shingletown | Everyone, Monday - Friday | Insurance | Call the clinic | Antigen | 15 min | 530-474-3390 |
Mountain Valleys Health Center |
37497 Enterprise Dr., Burney | Everyone, Monday - Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. | Insurance, cash payment | Call the clinic | Antigen, PCR, Multiplex (Covid/Flu A and B/ RSV combo) | 15 min, 3-7 days | 530-999-9020 |
Mayers Memorial Hospital |
43563 Hwy. 299 E., Fall River Mills | All eligible populations | Insurance | Walk-in | Antigen, PCR | 15 min, 2-3 days | 530-336-5511 |
Updated January 17, 2025