Screening and testing
Screening and testing
Hmong: Kev ntsuas thiab kev kuaj
Russian: Скрининг и тестирование
Somali: Baarista COVID-19 ee wadada qarkeeda
Spanish: Exámenes de diagnóstico
Steps for curbside COVID-19 testing
Symptoms and exposure
We offer diagnostic COVID-19 tests by appointment only at our curbside testing locations if you:
- have symptoms including:
- fever or chills
- have had a COVID-19 exposure
- you have been in contact (within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes) with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days, or
- you have been contacted by a public health agency about an exposure.
Schedule an appointment
To make a curbside testing appointment, log in to your Allina Health Account or call 612-262-4145.
Curbside testing sites:
- Allina Health Bandana Square Clinic (St. Paul)
- Allina Health Bloomington Clinic
- Allina Health Clinic – Buffalo Crossroads
- Allina Health Cambridge Clinic
- Allina Health Coon Rapids Clinic
- Allina Health Faribault Clinic
- Allina Health Hastings Clinic
- Allina Health Maple Grove Clinic
- Allina Health River Falls Clinic
- Allina Health Shakopee Clinic
- Allina Health Shoreview Clinic
- Allina Health Woodbury Clinic
- Penny George Institute for Health and Healing – Abbott Northwestern
Test results
The fastest way to see your test results is through your Allina Health account. This free online account makes it easier than ever to review your results and communicate with your clinic, hospital and provider. Sign up for an account to learn about all of the benefits of an Allina Health account.
We take every effort to get results processed as soon as possible, but it may take up to a week to receive your test results.
How can I get COVID-19 antibody testing?
A COVID-19 antibody test has recently been approved by the FDA and Allina Health Laboratory Services.
Allina Health now offers COVID-19 antibody (serology) testing for inpatients who meet certain guidelines. In addition, antibody testing in the clinic setting may also be considered for patients who:
- have symptoms of COVID-19 that began more than 14 days ago and:
- had a past negative COVID-19 test result
- have never had a COVID-19 test
If you think you meet the criteria above, your next step is to schedule a virtual visit with your provider, who will decide whether you are a good candidate for antibody testing and who can explain your test results after they come in.
Results from the COVID-19 antibody test can help determine whether your symptoms are due to COVID-19, but cannot tell if you are immune to COVID-19.
Learn more about antibody testing on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s antibody testing page.
COVID-19 testing and treatment costs
Allina Health is not collecting copays and deductibles for diagnostic COVID-19 tests. Many employers and health insurers are required to pay for diagnostic COVID-19 testing. You are encouraged to contact your insurance company for specific out-of-pocket cost questions and additional charges that could be incurred at the time of service. Patients will not be charged a fee for a COVID-19 test if they are uninsured and unable to pay.
To learn more about COVID-19 testing, related billing and more; visit our COVID-19 frequently asked questions page.