Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health offers the following coronavirus (COVID-19) testing sites.
COVID-19 Testing
How to Get Tested for COVID-19
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath, call your healthcare provider who will determine if a COVID-19 test is needed. Your provider could order a COVID-19 test or recommend a different course of treatment based on their evaluation of your symptoms.
Do I need a provider’s order for COVID-19 testing?
Yes, you need an order from a provider. Call your primary care provider to discuss if testing may be an option for you. Your provider may order a COVID-19 test or recommend another course of treatment based on your symptoms.
If you do not have a provider and are experiencing symptoms, you may conduct an online video visit using Penn Medicine OnDemand. Start your visit at LGHealth.org/OnDemand. You may also call one of our Urgent Care locations to determine if an assessment is appropriate for you.
I heard that other organizations, not part of LG Health, are testing people without symptoms of COVID-19. Is this true?
Yes, this is true. In special situations, people without symptoms of COVID-19 may be tested. This is known as asymptomatic testing.
Due to the limited supply of tests, the LG Health testing sites only offer testing for 2 groups of people:
- People with symptoms of COVID-19 who have a provider’s order for the test.
- People who are having an upcoming procedure or surgery, who have a provider’s order for the test.
Once I get an order from a provider, can I go to either testing site?
Yes, once you receive a COVID-19 test order from your provider, you may go to either testing site. Please see information below for hours and address for each testing site.
Is there a cost for COVID-19 testing at LG Health?
During this time, we are extending a zero dollar ($0.00) patient responsibility for COVID-19 screening tests. This means that you will have $0.00 out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 screening.
COVID-19 Testing Locations
Patients of LG Health Physicians
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath, call your healthcare provider who will determine if a COVID-19 test is needed.
If your provider orders a COVID-19 test, they will provide instructions on where the test will be administered.
Patients without a Primary Care Provider
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath, you may call one of our Urgent Care locations, or conduct a video visit through Penn Medicine OnDemand. A provider will conduct a phone screening and determine if a test is appropriate for you.
If your provider orders a COVID-19 test, they will provide instructions on where the test will be administered.
LG Health Downtown Pavilion
540 N. Duke St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
Testing Hours
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 4:30 pm
An appointment and a doctor’s order are required. To schedule an appointment, please call 717-544-5941.
LG Health Urgent Care
We offer convenient locations throughout Lancaster County
Testing Hours may vary by location
Visit LGHealthUrgentCare.org for each location's phone number or to reserve your spot.
The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Drive-thru testing site and the Clipper Magazine Stadium walk-in pedestrian testing site have closed permanently.
What if I am having financial hardships due to COVID-19?
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is here to support our community during these unprecedented times. We know that many in our community may have financial hardships due to COVID-19.
If you are have trouble paying your medical bills or have questions regarding COVID-19 billing please contact:
Customer Service at 717-544-4953 or 800-647-4419
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Our staff can discuss all payment and financial options available at this time.
We appreciate and value our customers. Please stay safe during this difficult time.