COVID-19 Testing Site To Remain Open Two More Weeks At UWF With No Pre-screening Required

May 16, 2020

A mobile COVID-19 testing site with no pre-screening required will remain open for two more weeks for Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents at the University of West Florida.

The drive-through test site will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the SP2 parking lot, which is on the east side of campus near the East Sports Complex. Individuals are asked to remain in their vehicles.

The site was opened at the request of the Governor’s Office under the direction of the Florida Department of Health in conjunction with both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and assistance from the Florida National Guard.

Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

13 Responses to “COVID-19 Testing Site To Remain Open Two More Weeks At UWF With No Pre-screening Required”

  1. Shan on July 20th, 2020 11:16 am

    Does anyone have really recent experience with how long results take? I need to get tested no more than 12 days before an event and I’m worried I won’t even get results in time

  2. Leigh on July 7th, 2020 7:22 pm

    This is crazy…I was tested June 30th, today is July 7th…I have been calling and emailing since day 3 of waiting since they said 3 to five days. Apparently Friday (holiday) Saturday and Sunday do not count…and they asked me to call back AFTER the 5th day…so even if result is negative..I will have missed over a week of work while waiting on results. My employer is being AMAZING but for how long? The test itself is super simple and easy. Discomfort not PAIN. None of that matters if I never get results. Each time you call…HOURS waiting on hold.

  3. Tara Muise on June 24th, 2020 9:31 pm

    Anyone know how long it actually takes to get results?

  4. Polly Brown on June 16th, 2020 10:54 pm

    Has anyone gotten results?

  5. Agatha on May 18th, 2020 8:03 pm

    Like some others on this thread, I went about a 10-12 days ago and have not received results. Neither have my 2 family members that went also.

    Has anyone received results back from this site? Are they only notifying those who tested positive?

    At the site, they gave you paper that said you would get phone call within 3-5 days and two numbers to call if you don’t get a call. One goes direct to a voicemail (have left several with no response) and the other has a recording that says they don’t give results and to contact your healthcare provider who ordered it.
    I am not impressed and feel the contractor who is supposed to be doing the testing/reporting is doing a sorry job. FL is paying for it and our citizens are not getting what we pay for. At this point, I wonder if they are even processing the tests they take??

    William – this might be a good investigation if you feel up to digging into it.

  6. Cathy Driscoll on May 17th, 2020 7:19 pm

    @ Faith Williams- it is open to all ages
    @Twi Hinton- it doesn’t hurt- I would say it is briefly uncomfortable, but it is so fast.

  7. mq on May 17th, 2020 1:33 pm

    @ Twi Hinton:
    Does the nose swab hurt? Just curious.

  8. Cathy Driscoll on May 16th, 2020 8:20 pm

    For those asking, the test is free– there is no cost and you do not need insurance.

  9. Craig on May 16th, 2020 5:48 pm

    It’s been over a week and no results. Calling the first number, just rings, then finally goes to voicemail. The second number just gives a recorded message saying that you can’t get your results at this number.
    Doesn’t make much sense to get tested if you’re not going to get a response.

  10. Twi Hinton on May 16th, 2020 4:47 pm

    I went. The road was well marked to the testing site. No long lines, no cost, and they only asked for Driver license and about five questions. The personnel testing had full medical protective gear. It was a nasal swab, so no needles. Quick test! I was told that I would be called with the results in 2 to 5 days.

  11. Jeff on May 16th, 2020 3:54 pm

    We did this test two weeks ago and have been getting a runaround by the testing lab, Genetworx lab 804-436-4363. Covid testing # 954-239-8806. Called this morning and a recording told us to go back to the test site (UWF) for results and they were not aware… so: Monday we will try again…

  12. Faith Williams on May 16th, 2020 3:24 pm

    What is the cost? Do I need to bring my insurance card? What do I need to bring? When will I know the results? Can my 14 yr old daughter also get tested?

  13. Bluegill on May 16th, 2020 12:26 pm

    Any cost for test?

    Will you need insurance for the test?

    What do you need to bring?

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News