COVID-19 saliva PCR testing at Williams Science Hall will close over the holiday break beginning Friday, Dec. 17, but free nasal testing will continue at the Nebraska Medicine Doctors Building South for asymptomatic students, staff and faculty members.
The Williams Science Hall site is anticipated to reopen for saliva testing in the spring semester. Watch UNMC Today for details.
The single location at Doctors Building South allows for more efficient use of resources, along with increased access and ample parking. Nasal swab collection is a simple, painless and quick process; it is not a nasopharyngeal test.
An appointment is required, and walk-ins are not allowed. Use this link to review available dates and times and reserve an appointment. Testing is performed by the Nebraska Public Health Lab, and results are emailed.
The Doctors Building South location will be closed for the holidays on Dec. 24, 25 and Dec. 31, and Jan. 1; otherwise, regular hours are available as listed on the registration site.
Individuals on the Omaha campus who have COVID-19 symptoms should contact Student Health (402-559-7204) or Employee Health (402-552-3563) for recommendations on testing.
UNMC faculty, staff and students on campuses outside of Omaha can obtain testing through the following resources. (Details vary per site, so please make direct contact for more info):
- Kearney campus — UNK Student Health at 1-308-865-8279 or email UNKHealth@unk.edu. Learn more. UNK Student Health will be open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., leading up to Dec. 23. The clinic will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 23 and reopen at 8 a.m. on Jan. 3.
- Lincoln campus — Learn more about UNL’s saliva-based testing program. The All Safer Community saliva testing sites will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. The University Health Center will provide COVID testing as follows:
- Dec. 20-23 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dec. 24-26 – closed
- Dec. 27-30 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Dec. 31-Jan. 2 – closed
- Jan. 3 – regular hours resume
- Norfolk campus — PCR COVID testing is available through Faith Regional Physician Services Urgent Care, 2024 W. Pasewalk Ave., Norfolk, Nebraska. No appointment necessary. Learn more.
- Scottsbluff campus — During the holidays, testing is available at Regional West Medical Center, 4021 Ave. B, Scottsbluff (appointments required) and at the Walgreens Pharmacy, 205 W, 27 St., Scottsbluff (appointments required).