BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Western New Yorkers now have several options to be tested for COVID-19, including county and state labs and private labs, pharmacies and hospitals.
We're compiling a list of facilities offering testing in Western New York.
There are two kinds of tests commonly used-- a PCR (nasal swab) test and an antibody (blood) test. The PCR test detects whether the individual is currently sick with COVID-19. The antibody test detects whether antibodies for the virus are in the body, meaning the individual's immune system has fought the virus.
New York State Department of Health
- Online assessment required to initiate process
- Hotline: 1-888-3643065
Cobblestone District
Perry Street next to KeyBank Center
Buffalo
- Drive-thru site operated by New York State Department of Health
- Registration required
- Start the process online
- Call 1-888-364-3065
NCCC
3111 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn
- Drive-thru site operated by New York State Department of Health
- Registration required
- Start the process online
- Call 1-888-364-3065
Erie County Department of Health
- Testing expanded on May 5 to include asymptomatic people who believe they have been exposed
- Call (716) 858-2929 to begin process
- General COVID-19 information from Erie County
- Expanded on May 7 to include asymptomatic individuals
- Prescription required from primary care provider
- Results in 48-72 hours
- PCR and antibody testing available
- Schedule online
- Kaleida Health Coronavirus Hotline at (716) 859-3222
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
621 Tenth Street
Niagara Falls
- Drive-thru testing starts May 11
- Available mornings at NFMMC, afternoons at satellite sites in Lockport or Wheatfield, depending on week
- Pre-registration and prescription required
- Call 716-278-4496 to schedule an appointment
Quest Diagnostics Walmart Drive-thru Testing
2500 Walden Ave.
Cheektowaga
- Appointment required
- Start process here
- Quest COVID-19 hotline: 866-488-7719
- PCR, Roche or Hologic testing available through guidance from your doctor
- Antibody testing available with prescription
Rite Aid
2474 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo
--
1030 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls
- Testing available for all adults at select locations starting May 11
- Self-swab nasal tests
- Appointments available now online
- Mobile testing in Buffalo's east and west side neighborhoods
- Coordinating with churches
- Testing is free
- PCR and antibody testing available
- Testing at multiple locations in Western New York
- No appointment needed
- Individuals will be screened in car
KSL Diagnostics
1000 Youngs Road
Williamsville
- Antibody testing with on-site blood draw, will soon offer COVID-19 testing
