Free COVID-19 Testing Available at Sites Across Arlington Week of March 8 and March 15, 2021

By Office of Communication

Posted on March 08, 2021, March 08, 2021

Residents seeking COVID-19 testing have access to nasal swab testing, cheek swab testing and saliva testing sites at these Arlington locations.

Nasal Swab Testing Site

Setting up an appointment in advance is no longer required for the City of Arlington’s free, drive-thru COVID-19 nasal swab testing, which is typically available four days a week for Tarrant County residents. This testing location is located at the parking lot at Park Plaza, 1624 New York Ave. Upcoming testing times are between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 through Saturday, March 13 and between Wednesday, March 17 through Saturday, March 20. Please arrive by 5 p.m. to allow time for your visit. Once residents arrive at the testing site, they will receive instructions on how to register using their own mobile device from inside their vehicle. A person will be on site to assist those who do not have a personal mobile device for registration. These tests are intended for Tarrant County residents ages 18 and up who are exhibiting symptoms of the respiratory disease. Residents must show proof of residency to be tested. The time to receive test results will vary based on the demand for testing.

Click here to review the testing criteria or more information on how to receive a no-cost COVID-19 test in Arlington.

Cheek Swab Testing Site

A COVID-19 cheek swab testing site is open at Tarrant County College Southeast Campus, 2100 Southeast Parkway. This is a free test, with no Tarrant County residency requirement. The testing schedule is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Make your appointment at texas.curativeinc.com. Residents that do not have computer access can schedule by calling 817-248-6299. Appointments are not required but are recommended. Results are available within 48 to 72 hours via email, text or phone call. Spanish speaking staff are available on site.

Saliva Testing Site

Tarrant County Public Health, in partnership with the City of Arlington and the Arlington Independent School District, is operating a COVID-19 saliva testing site at the AISD Professional Development Center, 1111 W. Arbrook Blvd. This site is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. 

This testing site requires Tarrant County residency. While residents will see no out-of-pocket expense to get a test, the registration system will ask for insurance information and the test taker’s insurance may be billed. If someone does not have insurance, they will not be billed for the test.

Appointments are not required, but are recommended. To schedule a test, go to https://covidtesting.tarrantcounty.com. Results will be sent via email, text or a phone call and should be received within 48-72 hours.

Spanish-speaking staff will be available on site, which will also have instructional flyers and signs available in Spanish and Vietnamese.

For additional information, please visit the Tarrant County Public Health coronavirus website.