Test Locations

Tests at SMC

Faculty, staff and students can access tests for COVID-19 in Student Health Services.

Tests from the U.S. Government

You can order free at home COVID tests from the US Government. Please check the COVID test website (opens in new window) for availability.

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Why Testing is Needed

Testing is needed:

To increase safety among the SMC community.
If you have an approved exemption or defer all, you must complete mandatory testing.

What to Do If You Test Positive

If you test positive, email:

Staff: covid19HR@smc.edu
Students: healthcenter@smc.edu

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LA County Public Health

Take the self-checker (opens in new window) COVID-19 questioner and if you qualify you will be assigned to a testing place depending on your zip code.

323-568-8763

Appointment Timeframe: Depending on the volume and availability.

Results Timeframe: 5 business days

Cedars Sinai

Patients should call their primary care doctor to schedule an appointment.

310-423-5279
800-233-2771

Appointment Timeframe: 1-2 days depending on the volume and availability.

Results Timeframe: 3-5 business days

Harbor UCLA Medical Center

If you go directly to emergency room with COVID-19 symptoms, you may be tested there, or you can call 424-306-4000

Appointment Timeframe: Depending on volume and availability

Results Timeframe: 2-4 hours

Kaiser Permanente

Go to Kaiser Permanente’s Website (opens in new window) and proceed to take the self-checker assessment. Patients should call their primary care doctor to schedule an appointment.

800-777-7904

Appointment Timeframe: Depending on availability

Results Timeframe: 24 hours

Keck Medicine of USC

Established patients call USC medical center and speak to a triage nurse.

More information about COVID-19 (opens in new window)

800-872-2273

Appointment Timeframe: Once doctor orders COVID-19 testing, it can be performed the same day

Results Timeframe: 1-3 days

St John’s

Patients should call their primary care doctor to schedule an appointment. St John’s has to the ability to conduct rapid testing (1hr turnaround). Urgent care facilities affiliated with St John’s will send patients to a LabCorp for testing.

310-829-5511

Appointment Timeframe: Depending on the availability and highest risk.

Results Timeframe: 24-48 hours

UCLA

Patients should call their primary care doctor to schedule an appointment.

310-267-3300

Appointment Timeframe: 24-48 hours

Results Timeframe: 24 hours

Veterans Affairs (VA)

Veterans with symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath should immediately contact their local VA facility (opens in new window) .

VA urges veterans to contact VA before visiting – you can find contact information for your closest VA facility

Veterans can sign into My HealtheVet (opens in new window) to send secure messages to their VA providers or use telehealth options (opens in new window) to explain their condition and receive a diagnosis.

310-478-3711

Appointment Timeframe: Depending on availability

Results Timeframe: Within 5 days

At Home Testing

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order #4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your test kit now (opens in new window) so you have them when you need them.

The L.A. County Home Test Collection program is offering free, at-home COVID nasal swab test kits via mail to all L.A. County residents who have experienced COVID-19 symptoms or believe they may have been exposed. These kits are free of charge and can be requested through the LA County Home Test Collection Program website.

If you've had your home tests for a while, here is where and how you can check the expiration dates (opens in new window) .