Rapid and PCR tests available (May incur a fee or bill insurance)
Doctor's Offices
Contact your doctor to make an appointment. Most offices only offer tests for current patients. (May incur a fee or bill insurance)
Free, take-home test kits at Riley County Health Department
Pick up one kit per person in your household at the Public Health Clinic (2030 Tecumseh Rd)
each kit includes two tests
The Health Department no longer offers in-person COVID testing.
IMPORTANT: If you are sick or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, please do not come into the clinic building. Instead, remain outside or in your vehicle and call us at 785-776-4779 ext. 7600. We will bring the test kits out to you.
Free tests from USPS
As of September 25, 2023, residential households in the U.S. can order one set of four, free, at-home tests from the post office again. Find more information at https://special.usps.com/testkits
Please note, the Emergency Room is NOT a place to go just for COVID-19 testing.
Visit the Emergency Room (ER) or call 911 if you have an emergency such as difficulty breathing or chest pain.
Emergency services are needed for people who are seriously ill. If you visit the ER just for a COVID-19 test you will likely experience a long wait time and receive a large bill for the test.
If you test positive, isolate and stay away from others
