COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 Testing Options

Testing Recommendations:

  • Vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals who are experiencing symptoms or COVID-19 are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 and isolate at home until they receive their test results.
  • Unvaccinated individuals who are a close contact to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 and isolate at home until they receive their test results.

Below is a list of testing opportunities in Scott County. **This list may not be exclusive and testing resources and requirements may change day to day.

  • TestIowa At Home Test Kits
    • Any Iowa residents can test
    • Request or find a local kit at www.TestIowa.com
    • Test kits can be picked up at multiple locations:
      • Scott County Health Department (pick-up ONLY) - pick-up 8am-4pm
      • Center for Active Seniors Inc./CASI (pick-up ONLY)
      • Bettendorf City Hall (pick-up ONLY)
      • OR individuals can request test kits be sent directly to their home by going to www.TestIowa.com
    • Test kits can be dropped off at:
      • UPS drop off locations/drop boxes ONLY
      • As of 6/24/22, Scott County Health Department is NO LONGER a drop-off location (there is no longer test kit courier services available)
  • Testing by referral from your health are providers
    • Call ahead to your health care provider
    • Be prepared to describe your need to test (if you have symptoms of COVID-19; if you are a close contact of an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19)
  • Convenient/Express Cares:
  • Free Kits from the Federal Government:  https://www.covidtests.gov/ *Beginning September 25, 2023, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Before you throw out expired tests, check to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended here.
  • At-home test kits
    • Test kits can be purchased from many retailers or online
    • Follow all instructions on the test kits
    • If the test kit provides a positive result, you do not need to get a confirmation PCR test; treat it as a positive result and isolate based on public health guidelines

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