Sign up for FREE COVID-19 testing via covidcheck.hctx.net or by calling 832-927-7575.
Have you recently taken a rapid antigen COVID-19 test? Help us by self-reporting your results to our department. Click on the links for additional information about the Rapid Antigen Testing Program.
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HCPH encourages residents to get tested for COVID-19 if you feel you have it or have been in contact with someone who tested positive.
Free testing is available regardless of citizenship status and insurance.
Testing locations shown below are managed by both HCPH and partnering organizations. As a result, availability and operating hours will vary as well as the time it takes for results to be returned.
In addition to mobile testing sites, HCPH helps organize stationary and fixed locations within Harris County.
To register, take the Self-Assessment survey online at covidcheck.hctx.net or call 832-927-7575. Choose your testing location and appointment time during registration. Once registered, take your confirmation and code to the site at the designated time.
Harris County Public Health offers free at-home COVID testing for county residents living out of Houston city limits. If you or someone you know cannot visit a testing site because of disability status, lack of transportation, or other valid reasons, contact us at 832-927-7575 or schedule an appointment at covidcheck.hctx.net.
In addition to sites operated by HCPH and our partners, there are numerous sites across Harris County that provide COVID-19 testing opportunities. For a comprehensive list of providers, please visit the DSHS COVID-19 Testing Sites map.
More locations may be found at:
The process for acquiring test results will differ based on the location visited and whether the facility is operated by Harris County Public Health (HCPH). For locations not operated by HCPH (i.e., Alternate Sites), you must contact the facility directly for information regarding test results.
*If your results are positive and you live in Harris County, you will be contacted by HCPH epidemiology. You will receive a call from 832-927-7575 and/or a text message from 346-229-1960. If you live outside Harris County, you will be contacted by your local health department.
Individuals who registered for HCPH mobile and/or stationary testing sites and who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) will be contacted by phone from 1-833-447-0001. This number may show as Results Center on your phone's Caller ID. If you receive a call, please answer the phone. In order to protect your privacy, the caller cannot leave a voicemail. The Results Center will only attempt two follow-up calls. If you miss these calls, you are required to wait until your test results are posted online. For any questions, contact 832-927-7575.
Individuals who registered for state / federal testing sites will typically receive results in 2-4 business days. Once ready, a notification will be sent to the email address used to register. To check your results, visit www.DoINeedaCOVID19test.com and login with your username and password. If you did not sign up online or create a profile, please call 832-927-7575 for results.
If you have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) or have been exposed to it and are concerned about the process for returning to work, please refer to HCPH's General Public Guidance resources.
For information about vaccine availability and requirements, please refer to our COVID-19 vaccine resources.
*To learn more about Contact Tracing, click here for more information.