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City Of LA: You No Longer Need An Appointment To Get A Coronavirus Test
A sign at the entrance to a COVID-19 test site at Carbon Health in Echo Park. (Chava Sanchez/LAist)
As of today, you won't need an appointment to get tested for COVID-19 at any of the sites run by the city of L.A. And you'll be able to register while standing in line.
Angelenos can now just show up at any city-run site, seven days a week, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get a test.
You'll need to bring a few things with you:
- Insurance information, if you have it.
- OR a valid form of ID.
Coronavirus tests are free. (The Mayor guarantees it.)
If you still want to make an appointment, you can do that on the city's website.
Another factor to keep in mind: the new rules only apply at test sites run by the city. L.A. County sites will still require an appointment.
City-run testing sites include:
- Edendale Library - Echo Park (2011 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90026)
- Hansen Dam Recreational Center (11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, 91342)
- Kedren Community Health Center (4211 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, 90011)
- L.A. Union (800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, 90012)
- Lincoln Park (3501 Valley Blvd., Los Angeles, 90031)
- Pierce College (20498 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills, 91306)
- San Fernando Park (208 Park Ave., San Fernando, 91340)
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