While the testing program through Hamilton County ceases on December 28, the testandprotectcincy.comwebsite will continue to be updated with no-cost testing locations in our region.
Testing remains a critical component in mitigating the spread. Until vaccines are far-reaching, and our hospitals are no longer strained due to COVID illness, testing is still the gold standard for keeping our community safe. Please continue to help us share this messaging. When our community needed help, we built a successful solution for keeping our county safe during the biggest public health crisis of our time. Thank YOU for your support of Test and Protect.
PLEASE NOTE: Test and Protect offers COVID-19 tests at NO COST to all those who live or work in Hamilton County. Remember, you do not need health insurance to get a COVID-19 test. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card so that the insurance plan can be billed. You will not need to pay any copay or co-insurance. You will not be asked about immigration status.
Test and Protect DOES NOT offer COVID-19 vaccines. For the latest information on vaccines and provider locations, please visit healthcollab.org/vaccine-info.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Our test events are for people who live or work in Hamilton County, so please bring documentation demonstrating residence or employment in Hamilton County. Below is a list of acceptable forms of documentation; please bring ONE of the following:
- Driver’s License, state-issued ID, student ID, or work ID
- Voter registration, property tax bill, or other county issued documentation
- Rent receipts or mortgage statement
- Utility bills or bank statements
- Pay stub
- Letter from employer
- Business card
ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
For those with a physical disability, such as limited mobility or those who use a wheelchair, please check here for a list of locations with full access. For those with special needs requiring additional support, please visit Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services.
Testing information is updated Monday through Friday. Outdoor testing locations are subject to same-day cancellation due to inclement weather. PLEASE NOTE: UC’s Addiction Sciences Division has a separate registration page and requires an appointment. Click or tap the event name below to pre-register.
| Event Date | Organization | Address | Neighborhood | StartTime | EndTime | Access Notes |
| 12/20/2021 | Kinder Garden School Blue Ash | 10969 Reed Hartman Hwy Blue Ash, OH 45242 | Blue Ash | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 12/20/2021 | Crossroads Oakley | 3500 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 | Oakley | 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Site entrance is across from Mike’s Car Wash, look for a purple flag |
| 12/21/2021 | UC Addiction Sciences Division | 3131 Harvey Ave Cincinnati, OH 45229 | Avondale | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Appointments only, please, obtain an appointment by clicking the name of this site. |
| 12/21/2021 | City of Cincinnati/CHD | 805 Central Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 | Central Business District | 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 12/21/2021 | UC Addiction Sciences Division | 3131 Harvey Ave Cincinnati, OH 45229 | Avondale | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Appointments only, please, obtain an appointment by clicking the name of this site. |
| 12/22/2021 | Talbert House Walnut Hills | 2621 Victory Pkwy Cincinnati, OH 45206 | Walnut Hills | 10:30 AM | 4:30 PM | |
| 12/22/2021 | City of Cincinnati/CHD | 805 Central Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 | Central Business District | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 12/28/2021 | City of Cincinnati/CHD | 805 Central Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 | Central Business District | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
To save time in line, pre-register here for locations listed below:PRE-REGISTER
For UC Addiction Sciences Division, schedule an appointment here:SCHEDULE
No-Cost COVID-19 Home Test Kits
Test kits are available at the following locations (while supplies last). See websites for details:
- Select Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Libraries Drive-Thru Locations (Anderson, Coverdale, Delhi Township, Downtown Main Library, Groesbeck, Harrison, Reading, and Symmes Township)
- Select YMCA Branches (Blue Ash, Campbell, Central Parkway, Clermont, Clippard, Highland, Gamble-Nippert, M.E. Lyons, Powel Crosley, R.C. Durr)
- Hamilton County Public Health – Board of Elections Vaccine Site (2300 Wall St., Cincinnati, OH 45212; Mon-Fri 10am–5pm)
More about home test kits: COVID-19 HOME TESTING KITS. To find out the different types of COVID-19 tests by visiting the U.S. Food & Drug Administration or the Ohio Department of Health.
No-Cost PCR Testing Sites
Results from PCR testing are typically expected between 48 – 72 hours.
| Provider | Address | Appointment Info | Notes |
| CVS | 10+ stores in Hamilton County, 30 + stores in region | Schedule online or call 1 (800) 679-9691 | PCR Drive-Thru Testing. Type of test varies by location, see website for details. Patients with insurance testing for travel and work requirements could be required to pay a copay. Please check with your provider. |
| Equitas | 2805 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206 | Call (513) 815-4475 to schedule | Limited appointment availability. Pre-screening required |
| Gravity Labs – Covington | 302 W 4th Street Parking, Covington, KY 41011 | Pre-registration encouraged. Walk-ins availalbe. | PCR (same day) Drive-Thru Testing. Open 7 days/week |
| Gravity Labs – Florence | 2028 Florence Mall, Florence, KY 41042 | Pre-registration encouraged. Walk-ins availalbe. | PCR (next day) Drive-Thru Testing. Open 7 days/week |
| Gravity Labs – Fort Mitchell | 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 | Pre-registration encouraged. Walk-ins availalbe. | PCR (next day) Drive-Thru Testing |
| Healthcare Connection – Lincoln Heights Health Center | 1401 Steffen Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215 | Call (513) 588-3623 to schedule | PCR Drive-Thru Testing |
| Quest Diagnostics | 3 stores in region | Schedule online | PCR Drive-Thru Testing. See website for details |
| Rite Aid | 2 stores in region | Schedule online | PCR Drive-Thru Testing. See website for details |
| Walgreens | 20+ stores in Hamilton County, 40 stores + in region | Schedule online or call 1 (800) 925-4733 | PCR Drive-Thru Testing. See website for details |
| WinMed – City West | 1019 Linn Street Cincinnati, OH 45203 | Call (513) 233-7100 to schedule | Rapid test screening. PCR available by doctor’s order |
| WinMed – Community Action Agency | 1740 Langdon Farm Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 | Call (513) 631-7100 to schedule | Rapid test screening. PCR available by doctor’s order |
| WinMed- Winneste | 5275 Winneste Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45232 | Call (513) 242-1033 to schedule | Rapid test screening. PCR available by doctor’s order |
ADDITIONAL TESTING LOCATIONS
- For testing throughout Ohio, visit Ohio Department of Health
For Patients
For questions about your test results, please call the Test Results Assistance hotline at 513-558-8898 and leave a detailed message.
For a guide on what to expect after your test:
For Businesses
If you would like to request on-site testing at your organization, please complete THIS FORM. For questions, please call the Test and Protect hotline at 513-618-3656 and leave a message with your name, organization, call-back number, email address, and reason for calling. Someone will get back to you within 24 hours.
Testing FAQs
WHEN/HOW WILL I RECEIVE MY TEST RESULTS?
Test results from the lab are expected within 2-3 days.
- All results – positive, negative or indeterminant – will be emailed to you within three days.
- Please check your email inboxes (including spam folder) for test results sent from [email protected].
- If you do not have an email address and are in need of documentation of your results, please call (513) 558-8898.
WHO WILL BE ADMINISTERING THE TESTS?
WHAT KIND OF TEST WILL WE BE USING?
HOW ACCURATE IS THE TEST WE’RE USING?
DO I NEED A DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION TO GET TESTED?
CAN I PRE-REGISTER FOR MY TESTING DATE?
WHAT HAPPENS IF I TEST POSITIVE?
HOW IS OUR TESTING DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TESTS? POP UP SITES?
MY ORGANIZATION HAS CURRENT ACTIVE CASES OF COVID-19, CAN WE REQUEST TESTING?
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER AGE 18?
About Test and Protect
Test and Protect is funded by Hamilton County, Ohio through the CARES Act, and is a partnership among Hamilton County, The Health Collaborative, five regional health systems, and one regional university to:
- Make testing convenient for those that need it
- Test people at a location that they can get to (somewhere near you)
- Get results to those tested as quickly as possible
- Stop the spread by providing positive case information to public health workers
- Understand the spread of the disease to better protect and improve the health of all people in Hamilton County.
On-site testing is provided by the University of Cincinnati and UC Health.
Hamilton County COVID-19 Serology Study: Hamilton County is assessing the number of people who have been previously exposed to COVID-19. If you visit an Emergency Department in Hamilton County, and you are having blood drawn for laboratory tests, a small amount may be used for this purpose. This work is funded by the federal CARES Act. If you have any questions, contact study staff at [email protected]. Please do not use this email address to request testing.
