UW Medicine COVID-19 Testing Site at West Seattle

Category: Medical laboratory in Seattle, Washington

Address: 2801 SW Thistle St, Seattle, WA 98106, USA

Phone: +18335621212

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 9AM–5:30PM

Friday: 9AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 9AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Priya Ball

Feb 8, 2022

Super efficient and well run testing location. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking, I did not have to wait long on a Monday morning. The whole operation is outdoors. Instructions alon how to find your results are very straightforward. Paperwork is easy to fill out online, making check in super fast. Overall impressed with how smoothly this testing site is operated.

Sabrina Booth

Dec 11, 2020

I was a bit anxious about getting tested, as I’d heard it was uncomfortable and long wait times, but I was pleasantly surprised by how easy and fast it was. The wait time was short, and the volunteers and testers were are all very friendly and put me at ease. I asked if I could take a moment between swabs, mostly because I had worked myself up not because it hurt, and they accommodated me no problem. It was a weird feeling and uncomfortable, mostly because we are taught not to stick things up our nose, but the technicians were gentle, and they appeared sensitive to people feeling anxious. It was done in less than 30 seconds. It took a couple of days to get the lab results back. I’m so grateful for this service in our community. There’s no reason not to get tested, even if you’re not sure if you’ve exposed or don’t have symptoms. It’s free whether or not you are insured if you live or work in Seattle. Best to be safe and help us all stay healthy.

Marie Hewitt

Nov 21, 2020

The people checking us in, and the people taking tha nasal samples are awesome. I had a 230pm appt, got the at 220pm, and the line was still long. I got my nasal swab at 310pm!!!!!

Matthew Staley

Nov 7, 2020

I'm blown away by the operation. I unfortunately had to leave town on short notice and was worried about getting test results before getting on the plane. I made my reservation Wednesday night for 8:50 AM the next day. Super professional staff, easy to follow instructions. Keep in mind this is a walk up place, so bring a coat because you might have to wait outside in the rain for a couple minutes. We got our test done after giving name, address, phone number and email. Que Tip (or however you spell it) up the nose, not pleasant but not horrible. Similar reaction to eating wasabi. Got results back in 24 hours, although they said it would probably by 24-72 hours. I imagine going during the week helps vs the weekends. Nicely done City of Seattle!

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Questions & Answers

how do I make an appointment

Kerry Copeland | Aug 12, 2022
Amy Daly-Donovan | Aug 13, 2022

http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19/covid-19-testing

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How soon can I get results?

Heidi Sobel | Aug 12, 2022
Tim T | Aug 13, 2022

Approximately 24-72 hours. They told me to check the next morning and also to contact them if it takes longer than 72 hours. My personal experience: < 23 hours: Specimen not received by lab 23 - 35 hours: Awaiting results 36 hours: Received results.

Does this location require a "book ahead" visit or will they entertain a non reservation line of some sort? All times are booked for a week out.

Scott Newell | Aug 12, 2022
Patrick Sullivan | Aug 13, 2022

When I was there, everyone had a reservation. If you are symptomatic, though, you can usually get a reservation same day. Good luck!

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Can I walk up for a test?

Sheen Hunter (#SheenTV! #SeattleFreeze) | Aug 12, 2022
Marc Bell-Cruz | Aug 13, 2022

Yes, you can but better option would be to setup an appointment

They are doing the covid 19 test?

Nuria Medrano Soriano | Aug 12, 2022
Blair Murri | Aug 13, 2022

Yes

How much does it cost?

Jed Henry | Aug 12, 2022
Patrick Sullivan | Aug 13, 2022

You can provide your insurance information (optional), but testing is free. I assume the testing site may receive some reimbursement from insurance if you provide your insurance information, but it's always free to you.

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Will I receive a document indicating the results?

Tosh Hattori | Aug 12, 2022
Travis Pepper | Aug 13, 2022

You get a sheet of paper showing you how to go online and check your results.

Are testing sites open on Sundays?

Patricia Washington | Aug 12, 2022
Annette Bentley | Aug 13, 2022

I got tested 2 times no waiting once with app.and 2nd time walk in

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Can I make and appointment/

Terri Killeen | Aug 12, 2022
Savannah Möller | Aug 13, 2022

Yes on their website through Solv

Is this drive thru or walk up? Google says drive and gov website says walk up 🤷🏻‍♀️

Ali Schultz | Aug 12, 2022
Savannah Möller | Aug 13, 2022

It is walk up

They haven’t given me my results, anyone know how to contact the lab?

Angelica Rademacher | Aug 12, 2022
Savannah Möller | Aug 13, 2022

You should have received a paper at the test sight with info about getting your results

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Do you stick the thing all the way up your nose or is it a swab in the nose ?

Kali Poliahu | Aug 12, 2022
Marie Hewitt | Aug 13, 2022

It was an uncomfortable 10 seconds for each side. The guy who did mine said it will feel a little spicy. Weird, but it did

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Is this a free test/

Anni Lanigan | Aug 12, 2022
Jason Hubbard | Aug 13, 2022

Yes. They will bill insurance. But not charge you if insurance doesn't cover it. They just take what insurance is willing to give to cover costs. Confirm for yourself using their website. This is my understanding based on my own reading.

Will Hawaii except this test?

Ben Ostrom | Aug 12, 2022
LISSETH MEJIA | Aug 13, 2022

Yes , they're Trusted partners but I have to said, I been trying to get information and had been difficult . No one gives information about it.

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