Effective this week (Nov. 14), saliva PCR testing will expand on UNMC’s Omaha campus for faculty, staff and students who are not sick and want to be tested.
To provide greater accessibility, saliva PCR testing will be available from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows:
- Mondays and Wednesdays in the Williams Science Hall, level one atrium
- Tuesdays and Thursdays on the third floor between the Durham Outpatient Center and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (by the Z elevators)
No reservations are needed, but individuals should register online prior to testing. Individuals who have previously registered for saliva testing do not need to re-register. This testing is available only to UNMC faculty, staff and students and is provided by UNMC’s Emerging Pathogens Laboratory. The testing is not available to the public.
“We encourage individuals to continue to get tested, especially as the holidays approach and people attend more events,” said Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director of the Office of Health Security. “Since Nebraska’s case counts have risen over the past weeks it made sense to have our testing site expand to be more accessible to the campus community.”
See testing options for UNMC campuses outside of Omaha.
Nasal swab collection for COVID PCR testing remains available
Nasal swab collection for COVID PCR testing also can be obtained at the Nebraska Medicine Doctors Building South. This is a simple, painless nasal swab and 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.
Stay home if you are having symptoms of COVID-19 or flu and call Employee Health at 402-552-3563 or the Student Health clinic serving your campus.