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Coronavirus testing: where to get a COVID-19 test in Western New York

By: August Erbacher

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Western New Yorkers now have several options to be tested for COVID-19, including county and state labs and private labs, pharmacies and hospitals.

We're compiling a list of facilities offering testing in Western New York.

There are two kinds of tests commonly used-- a PCR (nasal swab) test and an antibody (blood) test. The PCR test detects whether the individual is currently sick with COVID-19. The antibody test detects whether antibodies for the virus are in the body, meaning the individual's immune system has fought the virus.

New York State Department of Health

Online assessment required to initiate process
Hotline: 1-888-3643065

Cobblestone District
Perry Street next to KeyBank Center
Buffalo

Drive-thru site operated by New York State Department of Health
Registration required
Start the process online
Call 1-888-364-3065

NCCC
3111 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn

Drive-thru site operated by New York State Department of Health
Registration required
Start the process online
Call 1-888-364-3065

Erie County Department of Health

Testing expanded on May 5 to include asymptomatic people who believe they have been exposed
Call (716) 858-2929 to begin process
General COVID-19 information from Erie County

Kaleida Health

Expanded on May 7 to include asymptomatic individuals
Prescription required from primary care provider
Results in 48-72 hours
PCR and antibody testing available
Schedule online
Kaleida Health Coronavirus Hotline at (716) 859-3222

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
621 Tenth Street
Niagara Falls

Drive-thru testing starts May 11
Available mornings at NFMMC, afternoons at satellite sites in Lockport or Wheatfield, depending on week
Pre-registration and prescription required
Call 716-278-4496 to schedule an appointment

Quest Diagnostics Walmart Drive-thru Testing
2500 Walden Ave.
Cheektowaga