TESTING INFORMATION

Online Appointments

WALK-UP testing options:
(1) Curative in Berkeley (kids and adults)

1701 San Pablo, Berkeley Adult School Parking lot

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/covid19-testing/
Walk-up information:When you walk into the parking lot you will see a line. There is a placard with a QR code on it that you will need to scan. You will need to fill out a form (with your insurance info) to make a walk up appointment. You are then sent a link with an appointment number. You will need to fill out a separate form for each person getting a test that day. Meaning you will need to scan the QR code more than once (or take a picture of the QR code). When you get to the kiosk they will check you in and you will wait in line again. This is for an oral swab you do yourself.
Turn around is 48 hours, but we received our results in 36.

(2) Color in West Oakland (adults, but it looks like you may be able to take people under 13, however we have not done so and previously thought Color only tested those 13+)

700 Adeline between Adeline and FilbertPark on the street and enter on foot through the parking lot on 8th Street.

Walk-up information:Walk directly to the kiosk in the middle with staff members on iPads, don't get in line. Tell them you are there for a test and they will get you a number. THEY WILL NOT ASK FOR HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION, but you do need an ID. Get back in line. It moves pretty quickly. Even with no appointment and starting at the entrance of the parking lot I have never been there for more than an hour. This is a nasal swab. It's not that bad!
Turn around is 1-3 days, but we have always received our results in under 24 hours, usually by the next morning.

(3) Color in Fruitvale

3050 International Blvd

Walk-up information:Park on the street and walk up. The line on International is for walk-ups. When you get to the front tell them you are there for a test and they will get you a number. THEY WILL NOT ASK FOR HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION, but you do need an ID. Get back in line. It moves pretty quickly. Even with no appointment and starting at the entrance of the parking lot I have never been there for more than an hour. This is a nasal swab. It's not that bad!
Turn around is 1-3 days, but we have always received our results in under 24 hours, usually by the next morning.

It should go without saying, but of course you need to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Also, let's say thank you to these employees.