Vashon's Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) can answer questions about testing. If have had an exposure to Covid, or have tested positive for Covid, please call MRC at 844-469-4554. We can discuss isolation/quarantine strategies and refer you to support services or help you to obtain medical services.

Report positive home tests at https://safercovid.org/mytest/index.html

At-home / Rapid Antigen Tests:

Free home Covid tests are available from Washington State. Each address is eligible to receive 10 free tests per month (although this may change). Check availability and register at https://sayyescovidhometest.org

Free tests from the federal government are also available https://www.covid.gov/tests

Most health insurance plans will cover up to 8 free Covid tests per month. https://www.cms.gov/how-to-get-your-at-home-OTC-COVID-19-test-for-free

Vashon Island School District offers no-cost antigen testing to VISD staff, students, and families, M-F 7:30-11:30. No appointment is necessary, but registration forms are available online to fill out in advance.  https://www.vashonsd.org/Page/557

Vashon Pharmacy: The Pharmacy sells at-home antigen tests, and provides proctored rapid antigen tests that may be required for proof-of-covid-status, and well as PCR testing. Testing is available for those with and without symptoms, for diagnosis, travel, pre-procedure, and more. Tests might be without cost to you or for a fee, depending on the type of test and reason for testing. Information and appointments at https://vashonpharmacy.com/covid-testing

Expiration dates for many home tests have been extended. Check the following site to determine if your tests are still usable:  https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list (this extension is the result of testing done once time has passed since the manufacture of the tests). 

Sea Mar Clinic: Call (206) 463-3671 for current testing availability for Sea Mar patients and others. 

Vashon Natural Medicine: Call (206) 463-4778 for Covid testing information for current patients. 

For information about the different kinds of covid tests, visit
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/covidtests.

For those who still need PCR tests, which are more sensitive than home antigen tests, there are still options, but access to them might change as they become less necessary. Generally PCR tests take hours or days, but some rapid PCR testing is available.

Vashon Pharmacy: PCR tests are available by appointment. See https://vashonpharmacy.com/covid-testing for details or stop by. Tests may be at no cost or for a fee depending on the reason for the test.

UW West Seattle: The location is fairly close to the north end ferry terminal at Fauntleroy at 2801 SW Thistle Street (SW Athletic Center) and offers PCR testing by appointment:
https://www.solvhealth.com/book-online/AaDWJ0

Multicare Indigo Acute Care Ruston: This clinic located near the south end ferry terminal at Point Defiance performs rapid PCR tests, standard PCR tests, and tests for travel and procedures. For symptomatic patients, patients’ insurance will be billed for a medical visit and the test. For others, a fee is charged. Get more information at:  https://www.indigourgentcare.com/locations/urgent-care-point-ruston  and  https://www.indigohealth.com/covid-test

Find Testing Locations in Washington State:   https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/testing-covid-19/testing-locations