Augusta University Health is offering drive-through and walk-in clinics for rapid COVID-19 testing. We currently offer nasal swab testing. To schedule your appointment, call our COVID-19 hotline.
Testing Hotline: 706-721-1852
COVID-19
Call the AU Health hotline at 706-721-1852 to schedule a test.
If you have questions about your COVID-19 symptoms or need follow up care, consider
utilizing the AU Health Virtual Care app or website. Simply log in and begin a visit with an emergency provider.
Call the AU Health hotline at 706-721-1852 to schedule a test.
If you have questions about your COVID-19 symptoms or need follow up care, consider
utilizing the AU Health Virtual Care app or website. Simply log in and begin a visit with an emergency provider.
Updated mask and family presence guidelines
As conditions continue to change with a rise in COVID cases in our facilities, AU
Health is continuing to adjust to the situation. In addition to recently reinstating
the masking guidelines, we are reinstituting modified family presence, starting at
7am on Wednesday, July 28.
Highlights of these changes include:
One support person/designated caregiver for adult and pediatric patients for all settings
(including periop, ED and clinics); support person may switch out with another support
person;
To ensure physical distancing and to limit exposure, individuals may not wait or congregate
in public lobbies or in waiting areas on units;
Children under age 18 may not enter the hospital unless they are the patient;
For any exceptions, contact Nursing Supervisor
Screening and Testing
Should you be tested for COVID-19 if you have been exposed?
If you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you don’t have to be tested right
away. Instead, quarantine yourself for 14 days and monitor your symptoms.
If you have questions, call the AU Health hotline at 706-721-1852.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Symptoms reported for COVID-19 are similar to influenza and have included mild to
severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms
include body aches, nausea, diarrhea, loss of taste and smell, or even the feeling
of passing out.
Call the AU Health hotline at 706-721-1852 to schedule a test.
Testing Locations
AU Health is leading the fight against COVID-19. We are offering drive-through and
walk-in clinics for rapid COVID-19 testing. We currently offer NP swab testing. To schedule your appointment, call our COVID-19 hotline 706-721-1852.
Adult and pediatric patients are tested at this location.
What should I expect?
Patients are welcomed and screened at front tent
Patient drives to the back of the Annex to verify identity via driver's license or
another form of identification
Patient's vehicle is labeled with lab specimen labels under windshield wiper
Once in the garage bay, patient places their vehicle in park and turns engine off
Patient verifies name and DOB for a second time
Patient provides verbal consent
Swab test is performed
Specimen is collected and the test is completed
Results are available 24-72 hours via the VIP portal
What is a Nasal Pharyngeal (NP) Swab test?
This test will require a medical professional to swab the inside of your nose. The
test will take approximately 20 seconds and does cause mild discomfort.
COVID-19 Testing Information Pediatric Surgical Patients
Augusta University CHOG-3rd Floor Medical Office Building
As conditions continue to change with a rise in COVID cases in our facilities, AU
Health is continuing to adjust to the situation. In addition to recently reinstating
the masking guidelines, we are reinstituting modified family presence, starting at
7am on Wednesday, July 28.
Highlights of these changes include:
One support person/designated caregiver for adult and pediatric patients for all settings
(including periop, ED and clinics); support person may switch out with another support
person;
To ensure physical distancing and to limit exposure, individuals may not wait or congregate
in public lobbies or in waiting areas on units;
Children under age 18 may not enter the hospital unless they are the patient;
