This page has information about COVID-19 testing, including links to testing sites located within Wasatch County. For general information about testing in Utah, visit https://coronavirus.utah.gov/testing-locations/

The Wasatch County Health Department has at-home test kits available free for the public. Test kit distribution is self-serve, please only take as many kits as you need. Test kits are available just inside the main entrance to the health department's building. 

To find other locations where you can get at-home test kits, visit: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utah-covid-19-testing-locations/?stateSponsored=home or explore the map below.

People seeking COVID-19 travel testing will need to find a testing provider which offers the type of test required by their travel destination. You can find testing providers by searching under "test type" here ; contacting your travel agent, airline, or travel destination; or doing an online search. 

Costs for travel testing are estimated between $60-$350 depending on the type of test needed and the company offering the test. Some private travel testing options may include: Xpress Check ($75-$250), Walgreens, CVS ($139), Nomi Health ($59-$179), iHealth ($43), Premier Diagnostics ($50-$125), Quest Diagnostics ($70), COVID Clinic ($75-$320), SoftCell Laboratories ($100), Gunnison Valley Hospital ($164), and more.

Travelers are responsible for following any travel requirements of their destination. Some travel destinations may also require testing to be done at specific testing locations or include QR codes linked to results and CLIA information. You are also responsible for making sure your travel destination will accept the type of COVID-19 test you get.

PCR test

A PCR test tells you if you have COVID-19 right now and could spread it to other people. A PCR test looks for the genetic material of the virus. It is a very accurate test. PCR tests are usually done by:

1. Nasal or nasopharyngeal swab: A healthcare worker puts a swab into your nose to collect a sample either just inside your nose or reaching further down your throat.
2. ​​​Saliva: The saliva test is easier to perform, safer for healthcare workers, and more comfortable for the patient. You spit into a cup or tube and your saliva is then tested. The saliva test is as accurate as the swab test.

An antigen test looks for proteins found on or within the virus. It tells you if you have COVID-19 right now and could spread it to other people. An antigen test is like a PCR test, where a sample is collected with a nasal or nasopharyngeal swab, but you are able to get the results much quicker. Results take about 15 minutes.

Antigen tests can detect only high amounts of virus and are less sensitive than PCR tests. They work best when someone has symptoms of COVID-19. Antigen tests are most accurate during the first 5-7 days of your illness when your viral load is highest.

Serology, or antibody tests, may be able to tell if you have ever been exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. A positive antibody test does not guarantee immunity to COVID-19 since a threshold to determine immunity has not yet been established. A sample of your blood is collected and is used to see if your body has made antibodies to the virus. Your body makes antibodies when it fights an infection. Antibodies in your blood mean, at one time, you were exposed to COVID-19. Antibody tests find these antibodies in your blood and tell you if your immune system has responded to the infection. More information on the antibody test can be found below.

For general information about antibody testing, see the flyer to the right, visit the State of Utah's website at https://coronavirus.utah.gov/testing-locations/ , or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/serology-overview.html

For more in-depth information about antibody testing, including guidance on use and limitations, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/lab/resources/antibody-tests-guidelines.html