These are not walk-up testing sites. Only patients who have been previously evaluated by a health care provider for COVID-19 symptoms and who have a valid prescription order from their doctor may be tested at the drive-through testing sites this time.
We understand this process may be frustrating — but it’s in the best interest of the community to make sure we can manage the testing capacity and availability of tests to those who need it most. By having multiple levels of screenings, we can ensure the right patients get the right tests and everyone stays as healthy as possible.
If you’re experiencing a true medical emergency, dial 911 or visit your nearest emergency department. We recommend calling ahead to the ED so that they know your symptoms.
Unfortunately, no. To be as efficient as possible, you’ll need to have a doctor’s order. Follow the three steps above if you’re showing symptoms.
Follow the three steps above if you’re showing symptoms — cough, fever, or shortness of breath. Call your doctor’s office, 412-NURSE-4-U (412) 687-7348, or schedule a virtual visit through MyChart. Your doctor will evaluate you based on your symptoms and determine the best course of treatment, which may or may not include a COVID-19 test.
Your doctor will evaluate you based on your symptoms and determine the best course of treatment, which may include a COVID-19 test. If that’s the case, your doctor will send you a test order. At that point, an AHN care specialist will call you within 48 hours to set up your appointment.
Yes — if a child is symptomatic, has seen a doctor, and has a test order, the child can get tested at a drive-through collection site.
Unfortunately, no. The test order is only for that specific person. If you have been prescribed a test, try to limit your interactions with your family until you have test results.
The federal government has issued a directive requiring health insurance companies to waive member cost-sharing amounts for testing for COVID-19. Health insurance plans were informed to eliminate cost sharing, co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance for medically necessary testing for COVID-19. The federal government has also passed legislation that provides free coronavirus testing to individuals without insurance. COVID-19 testing covered with no cost to patients, requires an insurer to pay either the rate specified in a contract between the provider and the insurer, or, if there is no contract, a cash price posted by the provider. Insurance companies with whom an AHN facility does not have a contract may find the cash price for COVID-19 testing; SARS COV2 COVID AMB PROBE $77.00, SARS COV2 COVID AMB PROBE HTP $150.00, and COVID AB MULTIPLE STEP $37.00.
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) promises to provide medically necessary services to patients no matter how much they can pay. If you have questions, or need assistance with information regarding the AHN Financial Assistance program, or other government programs, please visit ahn.org/about/uninsured-financial-assistance. You may also contact an AHN Customer Service for Hospital and Physician Billing by calling 1-844-801-8400 between 8:30 AM. and 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Please call your insurance provider’s customer service team — the number is typically on the back of your insurance card — to see if copays, deductibles, or co-insurances apply.
Copays, deductibles, or co-insurance may apply. You will not need to present your insurance card at the collection site.
Please call the PA Department of Health or your county health department.
Please call the PA Department of Health or your county health department to locate additional testing options. If you live near the Braddock or North Shore locations, they have the option to walk into the site for your test.
You can still get tested if you don’t have MyChart.
All CoronavirusTesting sites, except Natrona Heights, will be open 9AM to 4PM Monday through Friday, 9AM to 1PM on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
The Natrona Heights location is open Tuesday and Thursday 9AM to 4PM.
You can either go through a drive-through lane or walk into the test site.
We’ve put these collection sites closer to where people live and work. It also helps to lessen the strain and risk of spread to our emergency departments. That helps protect people who are most vulnerable due to other health conditions.
For everyone’s safety, you will not be allowed to leave your car or enter a facility.
The Braddock and North Shore locations now accommodate patients without cars and you may use the bathroom at those locations.
For starters, please come alone if possible, or have as few people in the car as you can. You’ll be asked to verbally verify your name, date of birth, and address. Please follow the direction of the staff once you arrive at the site.
COVID-19 test results will be back in 3-5 days.
Your sample will be collected through a nasal swap, a quick process that takes less than 30 seconds.
Stay safely in your home as you wait for results. Since you’ve been ordered to have Coronavirus testing, for control and prevention, follow guidelines as if you have the virus until you get your results. If you’re experiencing an immediate medical emergency, call 911. Make sure to mention you have been tested for COVID-19.
We’re working hard to test 20 patients per hour. By setting up appointments, we’re avoiding long wait times.
The doctor who ordered your test will contact you with results.
We’re following all Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for screening and caring for patients. Our teams at the drive-through sites will have the same protective gear they would have at the hospital.
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