Staff and students enrolled at Capital Region ESD 113, or at North Thurston, Olympia, Rochester, and Tumwater school districts may receive a free COVID-19 test at the following locations if they are showing symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19:
- ESD 113: 6005 Tyee Dr. S.W. in Tumwater (weekdays, 8 am – 12 pm)
- Rochester High School: 19800 Carper Rd S.W. in Rochester (weekdays, 7:30 am – 8:30 am)
Testing at these sites is not available to family members or the general public.
Permission Form
If you would like to have your child under 18 tested, please download, fill out, print and bring this form with you to the testing site.
Pre-registration
Use your school-specific registration link.
- ESD 113: Staff | Students | Partner organizations
- North Thurston Public Schools: Staff | Students | Partner organizations
- Olympia School District: Staff | Students | Partner organizations
- Rochester School District: Staff | Students | Partner organizations
- Tumwater School District: Staff | Students | Partner organizations
You may get tested if you: There is no cost for COVID-19 tests administered to eligible staff and students. No, you do not need health insurance. If you do have health insurance and provide that information, the lab will bill your insurance. Billing insurance when possible helps preserve grant funding for the uninsured. In either case, you will never receive a bill for COVID-19 testing, and your insurer may not pass a cost on to you. The test is recommended for ages 4 and up. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must accompany you to the test. People who have not been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms but want to be tested should contact their health care provider or one of the testing locations listed on the Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) website. Yes. Students and staff who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should quarantine for the recommended time as outlined on the PHSS website. No. With widespread community transmission, there is a daily risk of being infected with COVID-19. Health officials recommend that everyone practice physical distancing, wear a face covering, avoid gathering with people you don’t live with and wash your hands frequently. Yes, it can detect the new strains. If found, it will be reported to the Washington Department of Health. False-negative test results are possible. The Curative oral saliva test is most effective in people who have COVID-19 symptoms and are being tested within 14 days of their symptoms beginning. Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the free COVID-19 diagnostic test?
How much does testing cost?
Do I need health insurance?
Is there an age requirement?
Can I get tested if I don’t have symptoms?
Do I need to quarantine until I get the results?
Will a COVID-19 test protect me from the virus?
Can the test detect the new coronavirus strains?
If my test comes back negative, could I still have COVID-19?
ESD 113: 6005 Tyee Dr. S.W. in Tumwater Follow all directional signage at the testing site. ESD 113: 8 am – 12 pm Participants are encouraged to pre-register online before arriving at the testing site. This will make the process faster for you and others. To pre-register visit the ESD 113 website and use your school-specific registration link. Parents/guardians who pre-register students online will also be asked to fill out a permission slip that allows test results to be shared with their student’s school district. This form is available on the ESD 113 website and will also be available at the testing site. Yes. You must wear a face covering over your nose and mouth when visiting the site, even while you are in your vehicle. Yes. Drivers will remain in their vehicles. These are drive-through locations only. Yes, but please do not expose others if you suspect you have COVID-19. All individuals in the car should be wearing appropriate face coverings. No. Visitors to the testing site are encouraged to use the restroom prior to their arrival. A staff member will provide you with a self-swab test kit and observe you as you cough and swab the inside of your mouth. You will remain in your vehicle while administering the test. Once completed, you will leave the test kit in a marked collection container for processing. Do not eat, drink, chew gum, use mouthwash, or smoke once you have arrived at the site. Doing these activities within 20 minutes of your test could affect your results. Printed materials are available in English and Spanish. The current estimate for test results is 3 days. Remember to save the appointment number provided at the test site in case you need to retrieve your results. Curative is the name of the lab processing the tests. They will contact you by email or text with your results in an estimated 3 days. If you do not receive your results after 5 days, or do not have access to email or text, you can request your results in the following ways: Please have your appointment number available. If you test positive, you will be contacted by a healthcare professional from your school district and may receive a call from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services with additional guidance. Learn more about what to do if you test positive for COVID-19 or contact your health care provider. No. Patients will need to reach out to their personal health care provider to share their test results. If you authorize the information to be shared, the school district will be notified when a staff member’s or student’s test results are positive. We request this permission so that we may begin planning hiring a substitute for staff and for notification of close contacts in our schools. Capital Region Education Service District 113 (ESD 113) and Rochester School district provide trained staff and day-to-day management of the testing sites. Preparing for your test
Where are the testing sites?
Rochester High School: 19800 Carper Rd S.W. in Rochester When are the testing sites open?
Rochester High School: 7:30 am – 8:30 am Do I need to register in advance?
Do I have to wear a face covering?
Do I stay in my car?
Can I have other people in my car when I arrive for testing?
Are restrooms available?
How will I get tested?
Watch a short demonstration video. How should I prepare for my test?
How are you accommodating non-English speakers?
How long will it take to get my test results?
How will I receive my test results?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 888-702-9042
Website: www.curative.com/manage Will anyone follow up with me after I get tested?
Will test results be sent to my health care provider?
Will the test results be sent to my employer or my school district?
Who staffs the testing sites?
For ESD, Olympia, Rochester, and Tumwater
What happens if a staff member or student develops COVID-19 symptoms after their arrival at a school?
Waiting for Results
Curative lab will send you an email or text message about 3 days after your test with a secure link to access your results. If you do not receive a notification to view your test results within 5 days, you can access your test results using your appointment number and one of these methods:
- email: [email protected]
- phone: 888-702-9042
- website: curative.com/manage
While you wait for your test results, please stay home. You may have COVID-19 even if you do not have symptoms. Staying home ensures you do not expose others.
Based on your results:
If you test positive:
If you test negative: