Bay Area COVID-19 Testing

Do you offer COVID-19 PCR testing for travel?

Yes. Passport Health offers RT-PCR testing at various location in the Bay Area for people traveling to other states and countries.

Please call us at to schedule an appointment.

Do you offer COVID-19 testing for people who are not traveling?

Yes, we offer COVID-19 testing to people seeking to return to school or the workplace.

Please call us at to schedule an appointment.

How long does it take to get the test results back?

COVID-19 test results are generally available within 24-36 hours of the lab receiving the sample. In many cases, the lab receives the sample on the same day it is collected at the clinic. In other cases, it is shipped overnight and tested the following morning. This means that results, in most cases, are available within 48 hours of the time of collection.

I might have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19. Can I get tested at your clinic?

Unfortunately, no. We do not currently test anyone showing symptoms of a COVID-19 infection or anyone who suspects he or she may have come in contact with an infected person. Any person with an active infection or who suspects an active infection should contact a primary care provider or an acute healthcare facility.

Do I need a COVID-19 test before my domestic trip?

Possibly. While destination restrictions are quickly evolving, some locations such as Hawaii are requiring visitors to be tested prior to arrival or face a 14-day quarantine. Check out Passport Health’s list of domestic travel restrictions or consult your airline.

Do I need a COVID-19 test before my international trip?

Probably. Many countries are not currently accepting visitors from the United States and elsewhere. However, this is changing as destinations reopen for business, including many locations in Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Many public health agencies in these regions are requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test before allowing entry to travelers.

Please see Passport Health’s list of international travel restrictions or consult your airline or travel agent.

Do you offer COVID-19 testing at locations outside the Bay Area?

Yes, please call us at to find the closest testing location to you.

What type of COVID-19 test do you administer?

We currently rely on a nasopharyngeal swab, or NP swab, which is the most common test being administered today. One of our medical professionals will swab the nasal passage to collect a sample, which is then sent to one of our CLIA-certified labs for evaluation.

Passport Health also is working closely with our lab partners as new testing processes are approved and made available. An example of this is a saliva-based test that the FDA has found to be accurate and allowable for testing. Passport Health will be rolling out saliva-based testing as quickly as possible.

Are your COVID-19 test lab partners CLIA certified?

Yes, Passport Health relies on an ever-expanding portfolio of labs to ensure test results are delivered as quickly as possible. These labs are certified the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program and include the following, among many other local labs:

• Access Medical Labs
• LabCorp
• Quest Diagnostics
• Simple Laboratories

How can I find more information about Passport Health’s COVID-19 testing services for travelers or people returning to the workplace and school?

Please call us at to learn more or visit any of the following Passport Health pages:

• COVID-19 Testing
• Fit To Fly Medical Certificates
• Fit For Duty Medical Certificates
• Employer Solutions