Ochsner LSU Health is offering free coronavirus testing this week at multiple locations across Shreveport-Bossier.
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport will be offering COVID-19 testing at the following locations:
Monday, Nov. 16
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Mamie Hicks Park Community Center – 200 Mayfair Dr., Shreveport
Tuesday, Nov. 17
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Querbes Park Community Center – 3500 Beverly Place, Shreveport
Wednesday, Nov. 18
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Querbes Park Community Center – 3500 Beverly Place, Shreveport
Thursday, Nov. 19
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Stonewall Baptist Church – 807 Eatman St., Bossier City
Friday, Nov. 20
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Stonewall Baptist Church – 807 Eatman St., Bossier City
If you want to be tested please bring an ID and insurance card, if applicable. There are no out-of-pocket costs for those seeking a test and no one will be turned away based on their insurance status. Testing is available at the times listed or until all test kits have been utilized.
You will receive your test results within 3-4 days via the MyChart patient portal or by phone.
Those who test positive will have the opportunity to participate in Ochsner’s 14-day symptom tracker program designed for COVID-19 patients who do not require hospital care. Participants receive daily text messages to monitor symptoms and can be connected to our 24/7 nurse on-call line for additional support.
In addition to offering community testing, Ochsner LSU Health has the following resources available:
- Call the free COVID-19 information line at 844-888-2772 for 24/7 advice.
- Ochsner LSU Health patients can schedule a video visit with their provider and send secure messages via MyChart.
- New patients can see a provider over video through ochsnerlsuhs.org/anywhere or via the Ochsner Anywhere Care app.