Got a cough, headache or fever? Here’s where you can get a COVID-19 test in Larimer County – Coloradoan

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As COVID-19 cases surgeacross Colorado, here's what to know about getting tested for the virus in Larimer County:

The Larimer County health departmentprovides no-cost drive-thru testing three days a week, with prioritization given to those who pre-register ahead of time.

However, testing will be limited during Thanksgiving week (see the next section for details). Normal hours are:

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Testing through the Larimer County health department will only be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at 2350 Research Blvd. in Fort Collins, with walk-ins being accepted only from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Testing through the county will also be available at The Ranch in Loveland from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, with walk-ins also only being accepted from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

There will be no COVID-19 testing atSalud Family Health Centers on Nov. 26 and 27. UCHealth drive-thru testing sites will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

COVID-19 tests from UCHealth are currently only available to people with a provider's order or thoseexperiencing symptoms like fever, shortness of breath or a new cough. UCHealth COVID-19 testing sites require all patients to have either an order or an appointment for a test. If you show up outside of your scheduled appointment, you may not receive your test. A nasal swab test at UCHealth costs $85, though many insurance providers cover COVID-19 testing. Antibody blood tests cost $100.

COVID-19 supplies and test results are free at Salud, but your insurance company may be billed for the provider time. No co-pay will be collected. Salud requires online registration in order to get a COVID-19 test.

Fort Collins:1830 Laporte Ave.; 970-484-0999; drive-thru and walk-up testing available (weather and staff permitting) from 1 to 3:30 p.m.Tuesdays,Thursdays and Fridays.

You can schedule a COVID-19 test in Fort Collins or Loveland through Banner Health by calling 1-844-549-1856.

Wellington: 7950 Sixth St.; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. COVID-19 tests at this site are free for those without insurance as part of the federal CARES Act. Patients are encouraged to pre-register for a test online.

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King Soopers, which has various locations in Larimer County,recently began offering rapid antibody testing in its pharmacies. Conducted using a finger-prick blood sample, the tests are $25 and typically provide results within 15 minutes. Anyone who believes they have been previously infected with COVID-19 and are not currently experiencing symptoms are eligible for the test.

UCHealth offers antibody testing at the following locations:

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