COVID-19 Testing

Yes, we do. There are no age restrictions for testing.

For appointments for minors, a parent or legal guardian must schedule the test.

Those who are ages 15 and under must be accompanied during testing by a parent or legal guardian, who may need to help with sample collection using a nasal swab.

You can get a printout of your rapid test results in 15 minutes before you leave the clinic. Or you can view and print the results yourself through your MyChart account.

The results of your COVID-19 lab test will be available within 48 hours in your MyChart account.

For printed results: Please log into the web version of MyUCSDChart rather than the MyUCSDHealth app.

• Go to the "Menu," then the "My Record" section and select "Test Results."
• Check the results named "COVID-19 Coronavirus Detection Assay at UCSD Labs."
• Click the printer icon at the upper right for a printer-friendly page.

For digital results: We'll email you a link to view your test results in your MyUCSDChart account on a computer or a mobile app. Log into your account and:

• Go to "Menu."
• Under the "My Record" section, click "COVID-19" to view your test results.

For QR code: Along with your test results, you'll also get a SMART Health Card QR code that can be read by participating organizations and provide verification of your results.

• Log into your MyUCSDChart account, go to "Menu."
• Under the "My Record" section, click "COVID-19."
• Select "QR codes" to generate a QR code or select "Download/Export" to generate a PDF copy of your results. (See an example of SMART Health Card QR code.)

If you're experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed, isolate yourself at home and avoid contact with other people while waiting for your results.

If your test results are positive, we'll send you a MyUCSDChart message with next steps. If you don't have a MyChart account activated, we'll try to reach you by phone.

If you're a UC San Diego Health patient or were vaccinated at one of our locations and set up a MyUCSDChart account, see how to access your digital vaccine record through MyUCSDChart.

If you were vaccinated by another provider, check its website or visit the California state COVID-19 vaccine record website to download your digital vaccine record.

Yes. Visit COVID-19 Employee Testing.