COVID-19 Testing


  • HOW TO USE AT-HOME TESTS: Find where to get at-home tests in Maricopa County and instructions on how to use them on our At-Home Test page.
  • TESTING FOR UNINSURED: Free COVID-19 diagnostic testing is available to anyone, regardless of insurance status, at Maricopa County testing events featured in our community calendar. Community Health Centers may also offer free or low-cost testing to the uninsured.  

 Some things to know and help you find testing: 

  • The “County Testing Events” section lists free testing events (regardless of insurance status) that Maricopa County is organizing in the community. 
  • "Other Testing Providers" lists providers not affiliated with Maricopa County. These sites may bill your insurance or charge a fee for testing services. Types of testing offered and costs are determined by each provider. Call the provider ahead if you are unsure about any costs. 
  • For any testing site, please view vendor website ahead for most current information. 

Maricopa County works with trusted partners to provide testing in communities around the valley to add to the testing options already put in place by the state of Arizona, cities, community health centers, pharmacies and other providers. We are continuing to work with vendors to make many kinds of testing more available (drive-up, walk-up, at-home, and more).

View the CDC website for what to do while you're waiting on test results or if you test positive for COVID-19.

Have questions? Maricopa CARES can help! Call our Community Support Team at 602-506-6767

Community Testing Events


Events below are organized in coordination with Maricopa County Department of Public Health. These events provide free diagnostic tests for active COVID-19 infection to anyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Please view vendor website ahead for most current information or call our CARES Team Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm for assistance in making an appointment at 602-506-6767.

Other COVID-19 Testing Providers


The following are some additional links to providers offering COVID-19 testing in Maricopa County. These providers are not affiliated with Maricopa County Department of Public Health and operate independently. Please see provider websites for information about the types of COVID-19 testing offered (i.e., PCR, rapid antigen, antibody), any associated costs for testing, appointment availability, and other details. If you are insured, check with your provider ahead to understand your coverage for types of COVID-19 testing.

If you are concerned about the legitimacy of a testing provider, don't be afraid to ask for credentials. Any testing clinic doing rapid testing in Arizona must have a CLIA certification (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) from the AZDHS Office of Laboratory Licensure and Certification – and that license should be posted and available.

Contact HEOC@azdhs.gov if you have questions about a testing site.

ASU Saliva Testing > 

City of Phoenix Mobile Testing Sites >

Embry Health >

CVS Retail Testing Sites >

Walgreens Drive-Thru Sites >

NextCare >

Curative Testing Sites >

For statewide testing providers and events: ADHS COVID-19 Testing page >


Frequently Asked Questions



  1. Who can get a test?

If you have COVID-like symptoms or have been around someone with COVID-like symptoms, you should get a diagnostic test and stay away from others until you know your results. If you have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and are experiencing any symptoms, you also should seek testing to determine if you have been infected. While breakthrough infections can occur, the risk of severe illness is significantly less among those who are fully vaccinated.

You can also use the CDC’s symptom checker to help you make testing decisions.

  1. Where can I get a test?
  1. How much is a test?
  1. Does insurance cover it?
  1. What types of tests exist?