Below is a list of testing locations that Binghamton University students can visit in order to get tested for COVID-19. This list was updated on Oct. 27.
Decker Student Health Services Center at BU
4400 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 777-2221
This testing site is accepting students who reside both on and off campus who are showing symptoms of COVID-19. Students should contact the office via telephone and speak to a nurse practitioner to determine if an appointment is needed. Students are encouraged to call for an appointment if they are showing any symptom of COVID-19. Once an appointment is made, students will be tested with a nasal swab. Bringing student ID is recommended. This testing site uses rapid testing, allowing results to be ready within 30 minutes to an hour after the appointment time.
United Health Services (UHS) Vestal
4417 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 729-2144
Those who wish to take a COVID-19 test at this testing site must have an order for the test from a physician. COVID-19 nurses will then contact the individual to schedule an appointment time once the order is received. This testing site conducts drive-thru testing only and photo ID is required. Patients will receive their test results within three to five days.
NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Testing Center at BU
Lot ZZ South, 4400 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal, NY 13850
(888) 364-3065
Appointments are required at this testing site to obtain a COVID-19 test. To schedule an appointment, call the NYS COVID-19 Hotline above. Once they have contacted the site, individuals will be screened to determine if they will be tested. No order from a physician is needed and individuals are not required to be showing symptoms to receive a test. This testing site conducts drive-thru testing only and photo ID is required. Hours for this site are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Lourdes Walk-in Vestal
3101 Shippers Road, Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 251-2180
Those who wish to take a COVID-19 test at this testing site must have an order from a physician. Orders can be received from Lourdes Walk-in through a virtual walk-in visit at getlourdescare.com. This site accepts out-of-town orders. Walk-thru testing is available at this site, but drive-thru testing is preferred. No photo ID is required. Individuals will receive their test results within 24 to 48 hours.
Broome County Operation Testing at First Presbyterian Church parking lot
29 Grant Ave., Endicott, NY 13760
(607) 778-2802
This testing site is free and open to Broome County residents. Testing is available at this site for individuals who have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 within the past seven days. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and can be made online or by calling 211.
CVS (Endwell)
840 Hooper Road, Endwell, NY 13760
(607) 757-2618
Appointments for this location are required. COVID-19 testing at this site is cost-free. Individuals must be 18 years or older. Both an insurance card and a photo ID are required at this site. While rapid testing is available at this site, lab testing will take approximately two to three days to receive results. This site is drive-thru only and appointments can be made online.
CVS (Binghamton)
163 Robinson St., Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 722-4976
Appointments for this location are required along with insurance information to be entered directly on the CVS website when making an appointment. Testing at this site is free. Limited rapid testing drive-thru appointments are available for those who qualify. Qualifications include a patient to legally reside in New York. Photo ID is recommended and a vehicle is required at this site. Self-administered testing will be used, as individuals remain inside of their vehicles. Lab testing will provide results in two to three days. This site is drive-thru only and appointments can be made online.