South River Offers Antibody Blood Test, Nasal Swab For All

SOUTH RIVER, NJ — South River would like to remind readers that anyone — no matter where they live and whether they have symptoms or not — can get a COVID nasal swab test and blood test for antibodies at the town's Saint Mary Coptic School testing site.

Other Middlesex County sites, such as the New Brunswick and Edison Motor Vehicle Commission saliva test sites, were only open to Middlesex County residents. (The Edison MVC site has now closed due to lack of demand.)

South River is a test site run by the town, in partnership with Central Jersey Urgent Care, My Instadoc and Clarity Labs.

The testing site is located at the Saint Mary Coptic School (Parking Lot) 80 David Street South River, NJ 08882.

The testing site will offer both blood draw tests for COVID-19 antibodies and COVID-19 nasal swab testing. The testing site will be able to conduct up to 200 tests per day and will remain open as long as there is a demand for testing. Everyone is eligible for either test or both tests, regardless if symptoms are present or not.

Testing will be done on Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment only. Prior to receiving an appointment for testing, you must first schedule and complete a telemedicine appointment. Telemedicine appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

The Process

1. Schedule a Tuesday or Thursday virtual telemedicine visit at the following link:

https://cjurgentcareocean.com/south-river/

2. Complete your telemedicine visit

3. After your telemedicine visit, you will receive a Wednesday or Friday testing appointment time

4. Arrive at the testing site at your assigned appointment time

5. Receive your drive-thru blood draw and/or nasal swab test

6. Expect a phone call 3-4 days after your test

You will need to bring a photo ID and your insurance card with you to the testing site. No copays or deductibles will be taken at the time. A credit card will be placed on file.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please call 609-867-0600

Note: Horizon NJ Health and United Healthcare Community plans are not accepted at this location. Please visit the Howell location if you have Horizon NJ Health at http://myinstadochowell.com