DuPage County is offering community-based COVID-19 testing at the DuPage County Complex. The entrance is located on County Farm Road a few blocks North of Roosevelt Road at a stoplight. Follow the signs through the campus to the test site.
Testing is free but limited tests are available per day.
This is a
drive-thru testing site
where individuals will give themselves a nasal swab test with instructions from staff.
Hours of Operation
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
(
all cars must arrive by 2 p.m. to be tested and site may close earlier if daily test capacity is met)
Testing Information and Resources
Who Should Get Tested
Anyone should get tested, regardless of symptoms or other criteria.
Definition of Symptoms
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
What to Expect During Your Visit
Due to the demand for this service, we anticipate there could be significant wait times associated with these drive-thru community-based testing sites. Please be patient. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, you are urged to call your doctor or emergency department to seek immediate care and instructions.
Only people who arrive in a cars will be allowed to be tested. People will need to remain seated in their car at a working window (window must go up and down). Once in line at the CBTS, you will not be permitted to exit your car. Bathrooms are not available on-site. For the safety of the testing personnel, the drive-thru sites will not be accept walk-up individuals.
We cannot accommodate vehicles:
- With windows that do not function
- That are not self-contained (e.g. convertible with top that will not close)
- With trailers
- With a dog
- With occupants that cannot sit at a window that rolls down
- Buses
To support privacy of those at the site, photography and video are not permitted.
Waiting for Your Results
You will receive a phone call with your results within 3 to 4 days of your test. If you have not received your results after 4 days, please contact the DuPage County Health Department at (630) 221-7030.
As you wait for your results, if you are ill, stay in touch with your doctor. Keep in mind your symptoms may be due to another condition that requires prompt evaluation and treatment. Stay at home except for medical appointments. Call ahead before visiting your doctor. As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets. If you must be around other people or animals, wear a face cloth over your nose and mouth. For more information on how to keep you and others safe, view
Stop the Spread of Germs
. For Spanish,
click here
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