The City of Cupertino is partnering with the County of Santa Clara to offer COVID-19 testing to the community. Testing will be by appointment, offered on Wednesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 17 at the Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
This testing site is not designed to test individuals with symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals with symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for evaluation and testing.
Appointments are available a week before the testing date. To schedule an appointment, visit https://scl.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where should I go get tested?
A: You can find numerous testing sites throughout Santa Clara County at http://sccfreetest.org/. This site will allow you to register at one of the testing sites operated by the County in partnership with Fulgent.
Q: What kind of COVID-19 test is being offered?
A: This is a PCR test to detect the virus that causes COVID-19, for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment of current infection. This is not an antibody test. The test will be collected by a nasal swab.
Q: When and how will I receive results about my test?
A: It is important that you provide accurate and complete information when registering because this is what is used to contact you for your results. It typically takes between 3-5 days to receive your test results. Negative results are sent by email. Positive results are communicated by phone.
If you have symptoms, it is important for you to remain at home in isolation while awaiting your results.
Q: Who pays for my test?
A: If you have health insurance, your health plan is required to pay for approved COVID-19 tests, according to the State of California. By providing your insurance information, this allows for billing of your insurance for the cost of the test. This also allows us to continue offering more testing in the future. There should not be any out of pocket cost to you.
If you do not have insurance, the federal government through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other legislation will be assisting in covering the cost.
