COVID-19 Sampling and Testing Information

Testing Options

SCHD offers two sampling options:

• Nasal Cavity Swab (swab of both nasal cavities)
• Oral Swab (swab of back of throat)

Our in-house lab provides NAAT molecular testing:

• SCHD tests are not antigen or antibody tests.
• SCHD tests are transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) molecular diagnostic tests.
  • PCR tests, another type of NAAT testing, may be required for travel to some international locations.
    • For country-specific COVID-19 testing requirements, visit the U.S. Department of State's website here.
• If you require an antibody test or PCR test for travel or to leave quarantine, contact a health provider or find a different testing location. 

Getting Your Results

Results are generally available by the afternoon of the next weekday.

• If your sample was is taken on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, your results will be available online on the following weekday afternoon (excluding County holidays).

• If your sample is taken on on a Saturday or Sunday, your results will be available online on Monday.