No appointment or pre-registration is needed for residents of Massachusetts under the “Stop the Spread” testing provided by the state of Massachusetts. Testing also comes at no cost for asymptomatic individuals. Pre-registration and an appointment is required for those coming from out-of-state and for pre-surgical/pre-procedure testing. For convenience, we do offer appointments at our 25 Marston St. location. Tests are administered in Suite 202. Click here if you would like to make an appointment.

PRINTABLE INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Obtaining COVID Test Results (bilingual version)

For your safety and privacy, Lawrence General cannot provide your COVID-19 test results over the phone if you initiate the phone call. Call 978-946-8409 if you need help with any of the methods outlined here in the Guide to Obtaining COVID Test Results. DO NOT CALL THE MEDIAL RECORDS OFFICE OR THE LABORATORY TO FIND OUT POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE RESULTS.

To pick up a printed copy of your negative test results, please call 978-946-8409 to schedule a pickup. To pick up positive results, please call 978-946-8409 and fill out the attached form below, authorizing a person outside your household to pick up a printed copy of your results. They will need to bring in the completed form to receive the printed copy of your test results.

Letter to Authorize Results Pick-Up (bilingual)
Letter to Authorize Results Pick-Up for MINORS (bilingual)

 

For issues relating to your patient portal login, call 978-946-8409.

• Patient Portal Guide for Patients (English version)
• Patient Portal Guide for Patients (Spanish Version)

Please refer to the CDC guidelines if you receive a positive COVID-19 test, available here. 

Free telehealth visits are available to all Massachusetts residents through a partnership with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Color. Please click this link to request a visit with a clinician who can prescribe you Paxlovid or Molnupiravir. There are options for pharmacy pickup or home delivery. This whole process should take around 30 minutes.

The Lawrence Community COVID-19 Testing Center can be reached at 978-946-8409. The fax number is 978-946-8488. This is the only place you can get results so please do not call Lawrence General Hospital or the hospital’s laboratory.

Yes, non-Massachusetts residents can be tested through the Lawrence Community COVID-19 Testing Center, but they must first call 978-946-8409 to pre-register. Out-of-state residents are not eligible to be tested as part of Massachusetts’ free Stop the Spread testing initiative. Out-of-state residents who pre-register will need to have a doctor’s order faxed to the Call Center at 978-946-8488 and will need to provide their insurance information to the Registrar. They will need to bring a photo ID and their insurance card.   

We suggest calling one’s insurance company for information on rates for symptomatic vs asymptomatic COVID-19 testing as these can vary depending on a person’s health insurance coverage/plan.
 

Parents/legal guardians may bring minors for COVID-19 testing, but the parent/legal guardian must bring a photo ID.  If a child/minor is brought for testing by someone who is not their legal guardian, they must supply a letter signed by the parent/legal guardian authorizing them to bring the child/minor.  

Download and print a sample letter that can be filled out here.

Please bring a valid form of photo ID if you have one. Children under 18 who are being tested must be brought by a parent or guardian with a photo ID. If you do not have some form of ID, please notify the testing center staff and a manager will assist you.

Lawrence General Hospital is currently using a nasal swab. It is not as deep as previous tests and is generally not painful. In fact, most people describe the swab as a tickle that makes their eyes water but does not hurt. It only lasts a couple of seconds in each nostril.

Our testing is now walk-in only. Please park your car on the second floor of the parking garage for the easiest access.
 

Lawrence Community COVID-19 Testing Center and mobile unit locations will test anyone regardless of immigration status or insurance coverage. Bring your ID of any kind if you have one. If you do not have any form of ID, you will still be able to be tested. Our priority is to test everyone to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.