Find COVID-19 Testing

Page updated February 7, 2023

Before You Throw Out "Expired" Tests: 
Check to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended

 

If you receive a positive COVID-19 test from either a healthcare provider, clinic or at-home test, Madison County Health Department or New York State Contact Tracers will not reach out to you.  We ask that you follow the directions on isolation here

If you need a COVID-19 test, the resources below may be available:

Buy at-home tests at retailers and pharmacies

Save your receipt, as most health insurance plans will reimburse the cost of up to 8 tests per month for each person on your plan.

Learn how to get your at-home COVID-19 test for free with insurance reimbursement


Low or no-cost testing may available to persons who meet current eligibility criteria* at select pharmacies and local health centers. 

*Due to recent changes with federal testing (or federal eligibility criteria), if you don't meet medical necessity guidelines, payment for testing may be due at the time of your appointment. You may save your receipt to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. 

Order online at-home PCR collection kits for COVID-19 testing

Click here to learn how to get your at-home PCR test for $0 when you provide your insurance information.
Test kit arrives in 1-2 day. There may be a delay in delivery if your order is placed on a weekend or around a holiday. Results available online in 1-2 days after sample received at lab.

This winter every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests.

Click here to order Free At-Home Tests


Free rapid antigen tests by mail a few weeks from ordering.

Testing Sites Near You - FEES MAY APPLY

Due to recent changes with federal testing (or federal eligibility criteria), if you don't meet medical necessity guidelines, payment may be due at the time of your appointment. You may save your receipt to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. 

Contact your insurance carrier and testing provider before being tested to know if you will be responsible for any fees associated with your test. 

WellNow Urgent Care 

  • Walk Ins are accepted, appointments preferred 
  • Most sites offer next day test results; for more information go to https://wellnow.com/covid-19/ 

Walgreens 

Kinney Drugs  

Rite Aid 
(Offering at-home antigen tests online and in-store for purchase, most insurance covers up to 8 tests per month with no copay and/or no-cost drive-thru PRC tests)

Urgent Care (164 Broad St, Hamilton, NY - next to Community Memorial Hospital)

  • Must call ahead to set up and determine if you meet the facilities current testing criteria – 315-648-6411

Quick Care (a service of Oneida Health at 357 Genesee St, Oneida, NY 13421)

  • For those who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, call Quick Care at – 315-363-2123

Other Local independent pharmacies 

Walmart in partnership with Quest Diagnostics 

Upstate Medical University COVID-19 Testing locations

Use the COVID-19 Test Site Finder to search for other area testing sites. 

What about at home testing?

Your local pharmacy may now offer over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for purchase. 

Know the differences:
  • At-home Rapid Antigen test kits - typically personal use only at home 
    • This test typically does not provide a documented test result and may not meet travel-related testing requirements. 
    • If you need paperwork for a positive at-home test please click here.
  • At-home PCR test kits - mail-out your test to be analyzed by a lab 
    • This test typically provides a documented test result and may meet travel-related testing requirements.