How much does COVID testing cost in Birmingham?

In many cases, COVID testing can be free. Many state and local health departments continue to offer free testing to community residents as part of their response to the pandemic. In other cases, commercially insured patients, or those on Medicare or Medicaid, may receive testing at no out of pocket cost, or with a nominal office visit copay. For cash paying patients, or those that need rapid COVID testing which will deliver results in under an hour, COVID tests can range from $50 to $150 each. It is best to call your healthcare provider prior to getting tested to better understand the cost of the specific test you require.

Where can I get free COVID testing in Birmingham?

COVID testing is available for free under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes testing for those without health insurance. Check with your Birmingham-area health department as they are generally a good source for free COVID tests, or can at least point you in the right direction. Additionally, you can ask your primary care provider to recommend a free COVID test site.

Where can I get COVID testing in Birmingham?

COVID testing is available at many outlets near Birmingham including urgent care centers, retail clinics, primary care offices, health departments, and more. Different venues will have different types of tests available, many at different price points. Some testing sites are allowing walk-in patients, however, many are still requiring some degree of advance booking to control patient volume.

Page 13 - COVID Testing & Rapid Testing Near Me in Birmingham, AL

11 instant-book locations

Childersburg VA Clinic

151 9th Ave NW, Childersburg, AL 35044151 9th Ave NW

Open until 4:30 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Results in 1-3 days

Visit Clinic

CVS Pharmacy

32815 US-280, Childersburg, AL 3504432815 US-280

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 am
Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Visit Clinic

Walmart Pharmacy, Supercenter

Walmart Pharmacy

165 Vaughan Ln, Pell City, AL 35125165 Vaughan Ln

Visit Clinic

Capstone Rural Health Center, Parrish

Capstone Rural Health Center

5947 AL-269, Parrish, AL 355805947 AL-269

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Everyone is really nice. The quality of care is excellent. If you are low income, they have a sliding scale, so they are very affordable. I only have to pay $20. I wouldn't be able to afford to see a doctor and get my medicines without them. They also have a pharmacy and a dental practice.

Results in 1-3 days

Visit Clinic