Wayne COVID Test Guide: Where To Find A Site

This article was last updated at 4 p.m. Jan. 19.

WAYNE, NJ — A nationwide issue has hit New Jerseyans. As coronavirus cases rise, tests have become more difficult to come by with increased demand.

But the United States has faced a shortage of tests, with the more contagious omicron variant spreading and many getting tested before and after holiday plans.

The New Jersey Department of Health also recently began offering free, at-home COVID-19 saliva test kits. UPS will ship the kit with next-day delivery, and a health care professional will virtually walk patients through the tests and answer questions. Find more info here.

Wayne opened a temporary testing center Dec. 27 at the former Macy's (1210 Hamburg Tpke. in the Preakness Shopping Center). Click here to make an appointment.

Read more: Wayne Opens Testing Center As COVID Cases Surge In The Township

Additionally, households can order up to four free rapid antigen coronavirus tests from the federal government via covidtests.gov. Read more: Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In NJ

Here's what to know about Wayne's local testing centers, according to the New Jersey Department of Health's COVID-19 test finder:

Quest Diagnostics

• 468 Parish Dr., Ste. 1, Wayne
• non-rapid testing results in one to three days
• appointment and screening required
• restrictions apply
• antibody testing available
• COVID-19 testing available at no cost
• (201) 669-7100

Plains Pharmacy

• 578 Valley Rd., Wayne
• rapid testing results in 15 minutes
• appointment required
• testing available for all ages
• antibody testing available
• call 973-694-5522 to make an appointment; there is an unfront fee

Quest Diagnostics

• 213 Berdan Ave., Wayne
• non-rapid testing results in one to three days
• appointment and screening required
• restrictions apply
• antibody testing available
• COVID-19 testing available at no cost
• (973) 832-1650

CityMD Urgent Care - Wayne

• 76 Willowbrook Blvd., Wayne
• antibody testing available
• (862) 246-7938

CVS

• 15 Boonton Tpke., Lincoln Park
• non-rapid testing results in one to two days
• appointment and screening required
• (973) 628-2002

Walgreens

• 153 Main St., Lincoln Park
• free diagnostic testing
• non-rapid testing results in two days
• screening required
• available for children ages 3 and older

EMG Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing

• 825 Riverview Dr., Totowa
• non-rapid testing results in one to two days
• testing is free, covered by all insurances or under the CARES Act
• get tested from your vehicle
• (973) 988-3000

MedRite Urgent Care - Fairfield

• 420 Route 46 E, Fairfield
• rapid testing results in 15 minutes
• non-rapid testing results in one to two days
• screening required
• testing available for children 3 and older
• antibody testing available
• (973) 952-6600

Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care

• 465 Route 36 W, Totowa
• rapid testing results in 15 minutes
• non-rapid testing results in five days
• appointment and screening required
• physician order required
• restrictions apply
• testing available for all ages
• antibody testing available
• a telemedicine visit must be scheduled to request an appointment. The physician's order will be written during the telemedicine appointment if testing is needed.
• (973) 355-6800

For more testing information, visit New Jersey's COVID-19 test finder.

The New Jersey Department of Health advises people to verify requirements and hours with a testing site before visiting. Many sites require appointments, and some require proof of residence in New Jersey or within a specific county or municipality.

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