Ascension Partners with Ochsner to Offer Free COVID-19 Tests – The Advocate

Need a COVID-19 test?

Free testing continues at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, according to the Louisiana Health Department.

What should I expect before visiting a test site?

You'll need to wear a mask onsite and stay in your car before getting testing.

For those 13 years and older, expect the site to have a self-administered nasal swab test. This allows you to swab your own nose on site while in your vehicle. Once that's done, you'll drop the sealed sample into a container on your way out of the drive-thru site.

Is the test free?

There is no cost, and no identification is needed.

How old do I have to be to take the test?

You must be at least 3 years old to take the test.

How will I know when my test result is available?

Test results are available by calling (866) MYQUEST (1-866-697-8378), but keep in mind that wait times can take days. Test results are also available through the Quest online portal or app.

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