So you are having covid symptoms?
Sorry to hear you are feeling sick and we hope you feel better soon! Since you have one or more symptoms that are on the list of symptoms for COVID, OHA requires that you do one of 3 things.
Here are your current options (see below for details):
1. Get a COVID test at a facility
2. See a healthcare provider
3. Quarantine at home
We list some options and details for different places below as a helpful resource. If you have questions or difficulty please reach back out to your callout contact and we’ll help you out!
1. Get a COVID test at a facility
Please note: rapid tests (antigen, PCR or NAAT) usually have an out of pocket cost, but standard PCR tests are typically free but slower to get results.
We do not necessarily recommend one place over another, but here are a list of places that staff have successfully used in the past. If you do not have insurance, Curative and COVID Clinic typically have a no cost option for testing. There are many other places in the area – some are walk-in but others require appointments so check.
Information on some testing sites:
- Curative
Many locations in Portland Metro area.
Recommended: Oregon Convention Center site often has 2hr rapid PCR test and takes walk-ins
Click on the Book Now button on the left on the main page. On the booking appointment page, just type in Portland Oregon under location and it will list next available appointments and locations. Some sites accept walk-ins but confirm before you go.
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- COVID Clinic
Portland location:
729 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232
Covid Clinic Portland Website
Tigard location:
9585 SW Washington Square, Tigard, OR 97223
Covid Clinic Tigard Website
Scroll down and click on “Book your COVID-19 Test Now.” You have to select type of test. Most people choose the first “no cost to patient – diagnostic COVID-19 PCR Test (result generally in 2+ days, not for travel). You can choose a cost option but that will be out of pocket and not typically covered by insurance.
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- LeCare Pharmacy
1619 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97213
971-358-6888
https://www.lecarepharmacy.com/
They have a “schedule antigen rapid test” button or you can call. At this time it does not appear they offer PCR tests.
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- Walgreens
Certain locations have drive-thru testing
https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing
2. See a healthcare provider
You can contact your PCP but this isn’t always the fastest option. Most people go to an urgent care or immediate care place.
We do not necessarily recommend one place over another, but here are a list of places that staff have successfully used in the past. Some places like Zoomcare will do a virtual visit. If you have insurance, make sure you have coverage for that location. If you do not have insurance, Zoomcare offers virtual visits for $85.
- Legacy GoHealth Urgent Care
Many locations in Portland Metro area
https://www.gohealthuc.com/legacy/covid-19-test
- Portland Urgent Care
4160 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland OR 97212
503-249-9000
https://www.portlandurgentcare.com/
Note: labwork or imagine may not be covered by LCRX’s United insurance so confirm that testing is covered
OHSU @ the Portland Expo Center
2060 N Marine Dr, Portland OR 97217
https://www.ohsu.edu/health/covid-testing-portland-expo-center
They have the instructions on how to sign up for an appointment on the site. Some people have reported they were able to get a test without an appointment after waiting but tests are often limited.
- Zoomcare
Many locations in Portland Metro area
https://www.zoomcare.com/
Note: labwork and imaging through here is not covered by LCRX’s United insurance so confirm that testing is covered
3. Quarantine following OHA guidelines
You can choose to quarantine and not get tested or seen by a healthcare provider. You will need to quarantine at home for at least 7 days since symptoms first appeared IF you get a negative COVID rapid antigen test within 48 hours prior to returning to work (or quarantine for 10 days without a test)
AND
At least 24 hours have passed since last fever without the use of fever-reducing medications (e.g. Advil, ibuprofen, Tylenol, acetaminophen)
AND
Symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) have improved