Coronavirus Testing
COVID-19 tests are quick, easy, and free.
Widespread testing provides a more accurate picture of how many cases exist in our community. It allows us to identify cases and increase our understanding of COVID-19 community transmission so we can be prepared in stopping an outbreak.
Who should get tested?
You can get tested in the following situations:
Regardless of Vaccination Status:
- If you work in a healthcare setting, including hospital, clinics, skilled nursing facilities, or other healthcare settings.
- If you had close contact with someone with COVID-19 and you live in a congregate setting, such as a homeless shelter or college dorm
- If you had close contact with someone with COVID-19 and you work in a high-density workplace, such as a factory
- If you are having COVID-19 symptoms
- If you had any close contact with someone with COVID-19
If you're unvaccinated:
- If you work somewhere where you are at high risk of encountering someone with COVID-19, such as congregate living spaces, public transit, restaurants, and retail.
Visit the CDC Website and CDPH Website to read the full guidance.
Where can I get tested?
Curative: Mobile Testing Van Schedule (English|Spanish) [pdf]
Curative: CSA Building In Modesto (English|(Spanish) [pdf]
OptumServe: In-Office & Drive-Thru PCR Testing
Make an Appointment
1 (888) 634-1123
All clinics will be closed Monday 10/11 for Columbus Day
Locations are subject to change.
Make an appointment. Limited walk-ins available.
Sites are closed daily from 11am - 12pm and 4pm - 5pm
Rube Boesch Center
275 North Orange Street
Turlock, CA 95382
Sunday-Friday, 7am-7pm
Ceres Unified School District - District Offices
2491 Lawrence Street
Annex Meeting Room 2
Ceres, CA 95307
Sunday-Thursday, 7am-7pm
(Located behind Walter White Elementary School and down the street from Ceres High School)
Salida Library Parking Lot
4835 Sisk Road
Salida, CA 95368
Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm
* Drive-Thru and On-Foot Clients Welcome
**Testing site is loctaed outdoors on the right side of the library. Please do not enter the library building for testing.
Find Additional Testing Locations
Search the State of California's interactive map to find a test site near you.
When will I receive my test results?
Testing turnaround time may vary depending on demand and the test provider. For the OptumServe testing sites listed above, the average turnaround time is about 2-3 days.
Do I need to quarantine or stay home because I got tested?
Getting tested does not automatically require you to quarantine or isolate.
- If you're getting tested because you have COVID-19 symptoms: Isolate
- If you're getting tested because you had close contact with someone with COVID-19, AND you don't have COVID-19 symptoms: You should wear a mask for 14 days or until you receive a negative test result, but you don't need to quarantine or isolate.
- If you're getting tested because you work in a healthcare setting AND you don't have COVID-19 symptoms: You don't need to quarantine or isolate.
- If you're getting tested because you have COVID-19 symptoms: Isolate
- If you're getting tested because you had close contact with someone with COVID-19: Quarantine
- If you're getting tested because you work in a high-risk setting or industry AND you don't have COVID-19 symptoms: you don't need to quarantine or isolate
Vaccine Clinic Request Form
Are you interested in hosting a Vaccine clinic at your business or community site? Do you know somewhere in your neighborhood that would make for a great vaccination clinic?
Let us know!
