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Montclair State Screening, Testing & Contact Tracing Protocols COVID Reporting, Testing and Tracing FAQ

Why Get Tested for COVID-19
  • Testing is available to everyone in New Jersey
  • You have symptoms of COVID-19
  • You have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19
  • You are an essential worker (health care worker, first responder, food service worker, or transit worker)
  • You were recently in a large crowd where social distancing was hard to maintain
  • You recently travelled to an area or a state with high COVID-19 infection rates
  • You could have COVID-19 and not even know it. Find out if you have COVID-19 at any of the 250 testing sites across New Jersey.
  • It’s quick and easy. You don’t need insurance and free testing is available. Anyone who wants a test, can now get one.

Our first-responders and health care workers are saving lives every day – and so can you. So please, do your part to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community by getting tested for COVID-19.

The following information is provided as a reference and it is not meant to be a complete listing of available testing opportunities.

Testing Sites in New Jersey

Testing is available to everyone in New Jersey. Anyone who wants a COVID-19 diagnostic test, can now get one at any of the 250+ testing sites across New Jersey. The New Jersey testing sites have various operating hours and requirements. Most require an appointment in advance. Some require proof of residency in New Jersey or a specific county or municipality. Please verify hours and requirements with a test site before visiting.

Local towns may also provide testing, check with the town’s Health Department.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Sites in NJ

Atlantic County

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers
Merle Pavilion
932 South Main Street
Pleasantville
Free Walk-Up Testing for Covid-19 and Antibody Testing with or without symptoms
Every Wednesday, 11 a.m.  – 2  p.m., weather permitting
Appointment Required. Call (609) 415-9865

Hammonton Center
860 S. White Horse Pike
Hammonton
Free Walk-Up Testing for Covid-19 and Antibody Testing with or without symptoms
Every Thursday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., weather permitting
Appointment Required. Call (609) 415-9865

HealthMed Urgent Care
24 S. Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City
Appointment Required. Call (609) 345-8000

Atlantic City Residents Only (And first responder, including lifeguards, who live outside Atlantic City)

Surf Stadium
545 N. Albany Avenue
Atlantic City
Drive-Thru Testing for Atlantic City residents with or without a prescription or symptoms
Appointment Required: 609-318-6990

Showboat Parking Lot
Between Delaware and Maryland Avenues, and Pacific and Atlantic Avenues
Atlantic City
Walk-Up Testing for Atlantic City residents with or without a prescription or symptoms
Appointment Required: 609-318-6990

Bergen County

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (By Appointment Only)
230 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
https://www.research.net/r/BNBMCasymptomatic

The Screening Surveys are open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., 7 days-a-week. If a survey is closed before 3pm, all available scheduled appointments for the day are filled. 201-967-4333

Bergen Community College
Paramus Campus
Lots B & C
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652

All NJ residents

This site is open on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Each day the site is open, staff will be able to test 500 people starting at 8 a.m.

Camden County

Project H.O.P.E.
519-525 West Street
Camden, NJ.
Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri. from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Cathedral Kitchen
1514 Federal St
Camden, NJ.
Thursdays 2pm-4pm
No appointment needed.

Call 856-968-2320 if you have any questions.

Cumberland County (For county residents only)

Manna Church
5117 Cliffdale Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays

Cumberland County Health Department
1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28301
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays

Complete online assessment for appointment: http://co.cumberland.nc.us/covid19/covid-19-testing-assessment-instructions/covid-19-testing-assessment

Call 910-678-7657 if you have any questions.

Essex County: (For county residents only)

Visit www.essexcovid.org to schedule test.

Hudson County:  (For county residents only)

Drive-thru or Walk up 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
516 36th Street, Union City, NJ 07087 (201) 366-8465

Middlesex County (For county residents only)

Piscataway (Drive- thru Clinic)
1 Ericsson Drive Piscataway, NJ 08854

New Brunswick (Walk-Up Clinic)

A.C. Redshaw Elementary School

216 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901

An appointment can be made beginning at 10 am the day indicated on the table above. Residents wishing to make an appointment should visit Middlesexcountynj.gov/COVID19testing or call 732-745-3100 to register and receive a time to report to the testing site.

Monmouth County: (No appointment necessary, for county residents only)

Asbury Park Transportation Center
1 Municipal plaza, Asbury Park NJ
August 8 and August 14, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Freehold Borough Fire Department
49 West Main Street, Rear Annex, Freehold NJ
August 15, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

New Port Comfort Firehouse
192 Carr Avenue, Keansburg NJ
August 10, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bucky James Community Center
231 Wilbur Ray Avenue, Long Branch NJ
August 11, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Midtown Community School
Atkins Avenue (West Lot)
August 12, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Pilgrim Baptist Church
172 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank NJ
August 7 and August 8, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Morris County

FastER Urgent Care
130 Speedwell Ave.
Morris Plains, NJ (862) 242-8053

Must see FastER provider. Testing both symptomatic and asymptomatic.

Skylands Urgent Care
174 Edison Road
Lake Hopatcong, NJ (973) 663-2700

Seven days a week. Please call ahead for an appointment. Asymptomatic screening from medical provider in office. ID and insurance card required.

URGIMED Urgent Care
400 Rt. 10
Randolph, NJ (973)-891-1321

Seven days a week. Appointment needed. Available for children and adults. Evaluation from URGIMED doctor needed.

Passaic County: (For county residents only)

Mail in testing
https://www.passaiccountynj.org/government/departments/health/at-home_covid-19_testing/index.php

Somerset County: (For county residents only)

Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876

Schedule appointment online or call 908-203-6014
https://somerset-hunterdon.adlabscovidtest.com/

Union County: (For county residents only)

Kean University
1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
908-214-7107 or 908-373-5105
https://ucnj.org/coronavirus-update/testing-center/

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Testing Sites with several locations around the state:

To search for more locations throughout NJ, visit: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing

Scroll to bottom of page and type in your address to search for locations closest to you.

Where Else Can COVID-19 Testing Be Done?
  • Retail pharmacies including CVS and Rite Aid
  • Your primary care provider may have testing kits

These locations require payment or insurance. Check your insurance and verify that the test will be paid for.

What to Do While Waiting for Test Results

View information from the CDC about steps to take while waiting for COVID-19 test results.

What to Do If You’re Sick or Need to Quarantine

Residence Quarantine or Self-isolation

View information for Montclair State University residential students you are required to quarantine or self-isolate: A Guide for Students in Residential Housing

What to Do If You're Sick with COVID-19

View information from the CDC about what you should do if your sick with the Coronavirus disease.