Updated as of 2/16/2021
The questions are unlimited when it comes to the testing process for COVID-19 because every testing location seems to be completely different.
Cases of COVID-19 are seemingly continuing to go down, but it is still crucial to know the symptoms of COVID-19 and where you can get tested.
Totally Boise has compiled a list of different testing sites based on our own experiences.
American Family Care Urgent Care:
The American Family Care Urgent Care in Garden City is offering COVID-19 & Antibody testing free under the Families First Coronavirus Act. Walk-in and drive-up testing available. Be sure to bring a Photo ID/divers license, social security number/card, and insurance card.
Appointment Required: No
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Phone Number: (208) 302-7000
Website: afcurgentcare.com
Location: American Family Care
Wander Medicine:
Wander Medicine offers two different COVID-19 tests as well as a few variations of the COVID-19 antibody test. Wander Medicine is unable to test on weekends. To see which test is best for you, click the link below to schedule.
Appointment Required: Yes
Phone Number: (208) 342-1129
Website: wandermedicine.com
Location: 1105 S Federal Way, Boise 83705
Project Baseline:
Project Baseline is hosted by the Rite Aid pharmacy on Eagle Road. The test is run by appointment only with a low cost of $0. The patient is required to facilitate their own nasal swab, although guided by a pharmacist through the drive-thru. If you have severe symptoms, this location suggests you call a doctor.
Appointment Required: Yes
Hours: Appointment based
Phone Number: (208) 898-2543
Location: Rite Aid Eagle Rd in Meridian
Website: Project Baseline
Primary Health:
Primary Health has a lot of factors that go into their testing for COVID-19. It is all insurance-based and whether or not you test back positive symptomatic or asymptomatic.
Primary Health does a temperature and breathing check prior to taking the test. The patient is in charge of taking the nostril swab test with guided instructions.
Appointment Required: Yes
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Nampa Phone Number: (208) 466-6567
Garden City Phone Number: (208) 809-2865
Website: primaryhealth.com
Nampa Location: Caldwell Blvd
Garden City Location: Chinden Blvd
Crush the Curve:
Crush the curve gives three options for COVID-19 testing, catering to your testing needs and availability. The Self Administered test is $30 with instructions on how to test at home. The CTCI Administered option is $50 and is available by appointment only at a testing facility. The tests will be conducted by a staff member. Lastly, the On-Site option is great for local businesses to get themselves and their staff tested for COVID-19, however the price varies depending on staff size, in-house-medical professionals and insurance.
Appointment Required: Yes
Hours: Varies
Website: Crush the Curve
Overall, it is important to know that every testing facility is run completely differently. This may be confusing, so depending on symptoms you should find a facility that best fits your needs. All facilities will have a vague time frame for results, however with the spike of cases in Ada County, expect longer delays in results as well as making appointments.
While the curve is slowly flattening, we all are waiting patiently for the things to go back to normal. We still want to make sure we are being safe and sanitary. Keeping everyone informed on COVID-19 and what is happening around Boise is very important to us here at Totally Boise. We put together a list of places that are offering COVID-19 drive-up testing near Boise, Meridian, and Nampa.
Hospitals & Medical Groups
St. Alphonsus Meridian Health Plaza:
Phone Number: (208) 302-6450
3025 West Cherry Lane, Meridian ID 83642
St. Alphonsus Garrity Campus Clinic:
Phone Number: (208) 302-7000
1150 North Sister Catherine Way, Nampa ID 83642
St. Luke’s Wood River Hospital:
Phone Number: (208) 726-4790
100 Hospital Dr, Ketchum, ID 83340
St Luke’s Meridian Hospital:
Phone Number: (208) 706-5000
520 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
St. Luke’s Plaza Campus Building:
720 E. Park Blvd. Boise, ID 83712
Primary Health Medical Group:
Phone Number: (208) 809-2865
5601 W. Chinden Blvd. Garden City, ID 5601
Phone Number: (208) 895-8670
3280 E. Lanark Dr. Meridian ID, 83642
Phone Number: (208) 466-6567
700 Caldwell Blvd. Nampa ID, 83642
Saltzer Health:
Phone Number: (208) 463-3000
9850 W. St. Luke’s Dr, Nampa, ID 83687
Phone Number: (208) 463-3000
215 E Hawaii Ave, Nampa, ID 83686
Following the testing guidelines from the CDC, to get tested it’s required that you are showing symptoms of the coronavirus including a fever (above 100.4), coughing or shortness of breath. If you have one of the symptoms, you will be moved on to the next set of questions and then may receive the test.