COVID-19 Testing in Rhode Island Order your free COVID-19 tests so you have them when you need them. Every household is now eligible to order 4 more tests. Placing an order online or by phone is free, easy, and fast. To order tests online, visit COVIDTests.gov. To order tests by phone, call 1-800-232-0233. Who should get a COVID-19 test? You should get tested for COVID-19 if: You have symptoms of COVID-19. Even if you’re symptoms are mild and you’re up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, you should isolate at home and get tested. You’ve been exposed to someone who tested positive. Get tested 5 days after the last time you were with that person, even if you don’t have symptoms. Learn more about what to do if you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19. If you don't have symptoms and haven’t recently been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, you don’t need to get tested for COVID-19. How can I get a COVID-19 test? There are several ways to get tested for COVID-19 in Rhode Island. Explore the options listed below. Primary care offices Call your primary care provider or child’s pediatrician. Ask if they offer COVID-19 testing in their office or can order a test through a laboratory. If you don’t have a primary care provider or pediatrician, you can get tested at a pharmacy or clinic, or use a self-test kit. Federal programs are available to support access to COVID-19 testing for people without health insurance. Pharmacies and clinics Call or click the links below to make an appointment. Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) for COVID-19 Program Test To Treat Program CVS Pharmacies Walgreens Pharmacies List of local clinics and pharmacies that offer COVID-19 testing Some clinics may only test you if have symptoms of COVID-19 or are a close contact of someone who tested positive. If you don’t have insurance, the pharmacy or clinic will submit the cost of your test to a federal program for the uninsured. Testing yourself for COVID-19 About COVID-19 self-tests Kits that you can use to test yourself for COVID-19 are available through local distributions, pharmacies, and online retailers. Sometimes a COVID-19 self-test is also called an at-home test or an over-the counter (OTC) test. Tests performed by trained staff at a clinic or pharmacy, or by a healthcare provider may provide more accurate results. But using a self-test is an option if you cannot get to a testing site, or if you are asymptomatic but would like to test yourself right before attending a large gathering. For more information and guidance about testing yourself for COVID-19, visit this web page from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Self-test results To submit your self-test result to RIDOH, visit portal.ri.gov/s/selftest or download the 401Health app. RIDOH cannot provide the following based on a self-test result: Referrals to services or supports for individuals who need assistance during isolation or quarantine. A letter for missed work or school due to isolation based on a positive self-test result. If a letter is required, contact a healthcare provider. Documentation of infection within the past 90 days based on a positive self-test result. For information on what to do after getting a negative or positive result on a COVID-19 self-test, visit RIDOH's frequently asked questions (FAQs) about COVID-19 testing. Testing for people who don’t have insurance Federal programs are available to support access to COVID-19 testing for people without health insurance. If you’re uninsured and don’t know whether a site offers free testing, please call the site to confirm before making an appointment. Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) for COVID-19: CDC’s ICATT program can help you find where to get a free COVID-19 laboratory test whether or not you have insurance. These tests can tell if you have a current COVID-19 infection. You’ll get a result usually within 24–72 hours after you get tested. Test To Treat Program: Through this program, people are able to get tested and – if they are positive and treatments are appropriate for them – get a prescription from a healthcare provider, and have their prescription filled all at one location. A Test to Treat locator is available to help find participating sites. Some sites on the locator can only fill a prescription, and require that a healthcare provider evaluate and prescribe you COVID-19 medication just as they normally would. A call center is also available at 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in multiple languages. Local pharmacies and clinics: Some local pharmacies and clinics offer free COVID-19 testing to people who don’t have health insurance. Some clinics may only test you if have symptoms or are a close contact of someone who tested positive. If you don’t have insurance, the pharmacy or clinic will submit the cost of your test to a federal program for the uninsured. Resources Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 testing in Rhode Island. [English] [Español] [Português] Test result portal user guide. [English] [Español] [Português] Download the latest handouts for: COVID-19 testing options in Rhode Island [English] [Español] [Português] Types of COVID-19 tests and swabs [English] [Español] [Português] Testing yourself for COVID-19 at home [English] [Español] [Português] [Kriolu] [Français] [Kreyòl Ayisyen] [Hmoob] [Kinyarwanda] [Swahili][Khmer] [Chinese] [Arabic][Lao] In-school testing [English] [Español] [Português]