About COVID-19 Testing
Who can get tested?
Anyone who lives, works, or regularly visits Seattle. Testing is available regardless of your citizenship/immigration status.
Getting Results
We are currently experiencing longer turnaround times than usual that will continue through the weekend. Expect results in 24-48 hours.
To find your result either:
- Scan the QR code that was given to you at the test site using your camera app on your phone
- Go to the UW Medicine COVID-19 SecureLink results portal and enter your 16-digit retrieval code and your date of birth
Cost and Insurance
COVID-19 Tests are free. Insurance is not required.
If you have insurance, Medicare or Medicaid you must provide this information and UW Medicine will bill them. You will not be charged. You do not need to have insurance or a doctor's note to schedule a test.
COVID-19 Test Method
We use a molecular RT-PCR test that detects COVID-19. It is not an antibody test. The sample is collected using a nasopharyngeal swab for adults. Different swabs are used for children that swab the front of the nasal cavity.
Before You Register
Do you have symptoms or have been exposed?
If you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the past 14 days, get tested immediately. Schedule a test by visiting the link below.
- fever or chills
- cough
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- fatigue
- muscle or body aches
- headache
- new loss of taste or smell
- sore throat
- congestion or runny nose
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
You are exposed if you were within less than 6 feet with someone who has COVID-19 for more than 15 minutes.
Related Information
ADA Accessibility Coordinator Contact
For accommodations, or information on accessibility, please contact:
The Customer Service Bureau
(206) 684-2489 or (206) 684-CITY
Other COVID-19 Testing Locations
Additional COVID-19 testing sites are offered across Seattle and King County for free. View all testing sites in King County on King County Public Health's website.
Seattle Testing made possible in partnership with:
