COVID-19 Testing for Louisiana Residents Without Symptoms
SHREVEPORT, La. – Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport has announced expanded community COVID-19 testing locations this week in Shreveport, La. Testing asymptomatic individuals is an important step in stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Testing is open to Louisiana residents, age two and older. Even if you are not experiencing symptoms, it is encouraged that you get tested to know your COVID-19 status in order to prevent illness in others.
Please find the testing location details below. Testing schedules are subject to change due to weather.
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Tuesday, June 16 |
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9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Willow Chute Baptist Church – Life Center
2645 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71107 New Elizabeth Baptist Church
2332 Jewella Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71109 |
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Wednesday, June 17 |
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9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Willow Chute Baptist Church – Life Center
2645 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71107 New Elizabeth Baptist Church
2332 Jewella Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71109 |
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Thursday, June 18 |
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9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
New Elizabeth Baptist Church
2332 Jewella Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71109 Stoner Hill Baptist Church
1201 Cornwell Ave. |
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Friday, June 19 |
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9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Magnolia School of Excellence
2290 Clyde Fant Pkwy Service Road
Shreveport, LA 71104 |
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Saturday, June 20 |
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12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Louisiana State Fairgrounds
3701 Hudson Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71109 |
Members of the community who wish to be tested should 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.
Community members will receive their test results within 24-72 hours 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.