Last updated: 4/7/21

COVID-19 testing sites

The City of Boston partners with community health centers, hospitals, and pharmacies to increase access to COVID-19 testing for Boston residents.

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The City of Boston is encouraging residents and businesses to help stop the spread of COVID-19, and an important part of stopping the spread is getting more people tested. This will help the City of Boston better understand and control the spread of the virus.

Still have questions? Contact:

Public Health Commission

617-534-5395

info@bphc.org

1010 Massachusetts Avenue
2nd Floor

Boston, MA 02118

More information

Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

Getting tested

You should get tested if you:

are experiencing COVID-like symptoms
are at high-risk for complications from COVID-19
have been in contact with someone who is infected with COVID-19, or
have traveled or been in large gatherings.

The City is also encouraging everyone to consider getting tested for COVID-19, regardless of symptoms. If you are interested in accessing free COVID-19 testing, check out the City’s mobile testing sites. Testing at our mobile sites is available to anyone, regardless of symptoms and insurance coverage.

Other testing centers

Other testing centers have varying policies regarding the availability of asymptomatic testing and insurance coverage. Please call ahead. The multilingual Mayor's Health Line (617-534-5050) can help with health insurance applications. You can also get help navigating Boston's health care system and COVID-19 questions.

Locations outside of Boston

The state put together its own map that includes COVID-19 testing locations outside of the City of Boston:

State testing locations

When I reach out to get a test, what should I ask the provider?

Do I need to have symptoms to get tested?
Will I be billed or is it free?
Is it a walk-up or a drive-thru site?
Do I need to make an appointment?
How soon will I get my results?

Free online screenings

If you think you are experiencing symptoms, Buoy Health is offering free online screenings for Mass. residents.

COVID-19 testing sites map

View a map of testing sites in Boston.

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List of testing sites

Testing sites

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Please note: The hours, times, and processes vary by site. Some sites require you to call ahead for pre-screening and to schedule an appointment. You should contact your health insurance provider with insurance coverage questions, and to determine any potential uncovered costs.

TESTING FACILITY	ADDRESS	CONTACT and testing info	Hours
Bowdoin Street Health Center	230 Bowdoin Street Dorchester, MA 02122	617-754-0100 To be tested, you must meet CDC symptomatic criteria. Testing starts at age 12 -17 and is only available to Bowdoin Street pediatric patients. Testing is available to the public for those 18 and older. Health insurance is collected. Residents must check with their insurance for uncovered costs. Free tests are made available on a screening basis. If you are not a Bowdoin Street patient and want to re-test, if you already had a positive test or have left Massachusetts while traveling you will not be able to receive a free test.	Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston main campus)	75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115	617-732-5500
Brigham and Women's Hospital	Strand Theatre 543 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02125	This is a walk-up testing site. Prior registration is not required. Enter through the main front entrance. Testing is available to symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. You can contact the site at 857-307-0077.	Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Carney Hospital	2100 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124	617-296-4000	Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Charles River Community Health	495 Western Avenue Boston, MA 02135	617-783-0500	Open Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Codman Square Health Center	637 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02124	Please call 617-822-8271 to pre-register. Testing is available if you have symptoms or not. Registration is required and insurance information will be collected. Please check with your insurance carrier for COVID-19 covered services. If you have no insurance, that's no problem. We can help. Free tests are available at no cost based on a patient screening.	Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Alternate Fridays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Dates: Nov. 27, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, 22, and 29) Alternate Saturdays, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Dates: Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and 19, Jan. 2 and 16
CVS Pharmacy drive-thru	207 Market Street, Brighton, MA 02135 181 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134 1921 Centre Street West Roxbury, MA 02132 4600 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 1150 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA 02128 703 Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester, MA 02124	To get tested, register in advance online with CVS.
Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center (Harbor Health)	398 Neponset Avenue Dorchester, MA 02122	617-282-3200	By appointment only: Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Times subject to change)
Dimock Center	45 Dimock Street Roxbury, MA 02119	617-442-8800 (Ext. 2683) Available to everyone by appointment only. You must pre-register by calling 617-754-8240.	Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
DotHouse Health	1353 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02122	617-740-2292 Testing is free but on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive as early as possible to receive your time slot slip. Once time slots are filled for the day, please return during our next testing hours Note: Please wear a mask and bring your insurance card and photo ID, if you have those.	Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 3 - 7 p.m.
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center	79 Paris Street, East Boston, MA 02128	Testing for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. You need to pre-register for testing by calling 617-569-5800 before arriving on site. This helps reduce traffic and crowding.	Walk-up testing: Monday - Friday, 8 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center	9 Taft Hill Terrace, Roslindale, MA 02131	Testing is available at no cost and regardless of symptoms. You have to make an appointment. Call 617-323-4440	Monday through Friday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center	895 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124	617-245-8206 You must schedule an appointment by calling the number above. Testing is free and available to everyone regardless of symptoms and regardless of insurance.	Mondays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 - 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 12 - 4 p.m.
Massachusetts General Hospital	55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114	617-726-2000
Massachusetts General Hospital	Bunker Hill Mall Parking Lot (Behind 99 Restaurant) 31 Austin Street, Charlestown, MA 02129	The testing site is free and available to everyone, regardless of insurance. This is a walk-up site with on-site registration. For more information about this site, call 617-724-8135 or visit our website.	Fridays, 1 - 5 p.m.
Mattapan Community Health Center	1575 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan, MA 02126	617-296-0061	Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NEW Health Charlestown	15 Tufts Street Charlestown, MA 02129	857-238-1100	Monday through Friday, 1 - 4 p.m.
NEW Health Waterfront North End	332 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113	Appointments can be made by calling NEW Health at 617-643-8000	Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Revere drive-through express COVID-19 testing	Across the street from the Shops at Suffolk Downs on Tomasello Way, 31 Furlong Drive, Revere, MA 02151	Visit the state's website for more information.
South Boston Community Health Center	409 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127	Registration and appointment require. Call 617-269-7500.	Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tufts Medical Center	276 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02111	617-636-5000 Walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration recommended through the Tufts online form. Please check with your insurance carrier to confirm coverage. Asymptomatic individuals will be charged an out-of-pocket cost of $135.	Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (noon)
Upham's Corner Health Center	415 Columbia Road Dorchester, MA 02125	617-388-5007 Patients need to call first for an appointment.	Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Whittier Street Health Center	1290 Tremont Street Roxbury, MA 02120	617-427-1000	Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The state also put together a map of testing locations outside of the City of Boston.

Could I have COVID-19?

Symptoms of COVID-19 include 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, and diarrhea.

There is growing evidence of transmission risk from infected people without symptoms (asymptomatic), or before the onset of recognized symptoms (pre-symptomatic).

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should call your health care provider. This is especially important for individuals at high risk for complications from COVID-19.

Think you should get tested?

We have answers to common questions about when you should be tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19):

When to get tested