Where is COVID-19 testing in Miami-Dade, Broward and the Keys? Here’s a list
Several COVID-19 testing centers are up and running in South Florida, with more expected to open in coming weeks.
Most of the centers are drive-thru only, which means you need to be in a car or truck with a working window. You should also put gas in your vehicle before you go — wait times could be at least two hours. Others are walk-up only and will require you to follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask or face covering while you wait in line.
Many of the centers will require you to have symptoms associated with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus though there are some that will test you, regardless if you have symptoms or are asymptomatic.
Symptoms now include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills or repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headaches, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Each of the centers also have a criteria for testing eligibility and different sets of hours. There are also options available for those who are homebound. This list will be continuously updated as more testing sites begin to open.
Here’s what you need to know:
COVID-19 Testing in Miami and Miami-Dade County
▪ Amelia Earhart Park
Address: 401 E 65 St., Hialeah
Testing Hours: Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; by appointment only
Who can be tested?
People 65 and older who are showing symptoms of COVID-19. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo told the Miami Herald that younger people who have COVID-19 symptoms may also be eligible. Maxium two people per car.
To make an appointment, call 305-268-4319.
▪ Aventura Mall
Address: 19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura. Test site will be in the Expansion Parking Garage next to the Apple Store.
Testing hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by appointment only
▪ Who can be tested?
Anyone is eligible for the testing but unlike other drive-thru testing sites, Aventura Mall’s site will use a finger-prick blood sample instead of a nasal swab. The company says the test, which will give results in about 15 minutes, can identify if the person has the disease or previously had it. The test will not be able to detect the virus if its in its earliest stages, unlike the nasal swab.
The tests are free for the uninsured. For all others, the test will be paid for by your insurance company.
To request an appointment and a screening visit https://www.covidaventura.com/
▪ Charles Hadley Park
Address: 1350 NW 50th St. in Liberty City
Testing Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily by appointment only
Who can be tested?
Any city of Miami resident who is 18 and older, with or without symptoms, can be tested. To schedule an appointment, call 305-960-5050.
▪ Coral Gables
Address: City-owned parking lot off LeJeune Road near the Shops at Merrick Park
Testing Hours: By appointment only
Who can be tested?
All Coral Gables residents, including those without symptoms, are eligible for testing at the drive-thru only site. Priority will be given to Coral Gable residents 65 and older with symptoms or underlying health conditions and people under 65 with symptoms or underlying health conditions. To request an appointment, visit https://covidtesting.coralgables.com/
▪ Hard Rock Stadium
Address: 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens
Testing Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Who can be tested?
Anyone, regardless of age or symptoms, can be tested for COVID-19 at the drive-thru site. This means you must be in a car or truck with working windows.
The test site is also offering the COVID-19 antibody test to first responders and healthcare workers. You must show an ID or other agency credentials.
▪ Holy Family Catholic Church (Walk-up only)
Address: 14500 NE 11th Ave., North Miami
Testing Hours: Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; by appointment only
Who can be tested?
This is a walk-up only site and is meant for people who do not have cars. Miami-Dade County residents who have COVID-19 symptoms, regardless of age, are eligible for testing. Residents who believe they were in “close contact” with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 can also be tested even if they are not experiencing symptoms associated with the disease.
To make an appointment, call 305-499-8767.
▪ Larkin Community Hospital
Address: 1475 W. 49th Place, Hialeah
Testing Hours: By appointment only
Who can be tested?
Healthcare workers and first responders, including police and firefighters, Hialeah and Miami city employees, and federal employees, including air marshals, Immigration and Customs Enforcement workers and those who staff detention centers. The individual must also be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
Those who meet the criteria can sign up for a test at https://cvtesting.larkinhospital.com/en/. You can also call 305-830-0790 to schedule an appointment. Testing costs $150, according to WSVN. The hospital is also charging the city $150 per test for first responders, according to the news station.
▪ Marlins Park
Address: 501 Marlins Way, Miami
Testing Hours: By appointment only
Who can be tested?
People 18 and older with possible COVID-19 symptoms or who think they were exposed to COVID-19. To make an appointment, call 305-499-8767.
▪ MedRite Urgent Care
Address: Parking lot at 4621 Collins Ave, adjacent to the Eden Roc Miami Beach on Collins Avenue.
Testing Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday until April 15
Who can be tested?
Anyone who has been pre-approved by a doctor. That includes people with symptoms of COVID-19, those who have been in recent contact with someone who tested positive for the disease or have traveled to areas where the spread is more concentrated.
MedRite made the decision Wednesday to make testing free for everyone, including the uninsured, after the Miami Herald reported that the clinic would charge the uninsured up to $125 to test for COVID-19.
To learn more about testing, call 305-735-3909.
▪ Martin Luther King Jr. /Clinica Campesina Health Center
Address: 810 W. Mowry Dr.,Homestead
Testing Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Monday, April 13
Who can be tested?
Patients must have recently traveled to any of the high-risk countries or have been in contact with someone who has the novel coronavirus. They must also be experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath. You do not need to make an appointment ahead of time. No appointment necessary.
▪ Miami Beach Community Health Center
Addresses: 1221 71st Street in Miami Beach and 11645 Biscayne Blvd in Miami
Testing Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only
Who can be tested?
Anyone who is 18 or older and has COVID-19 symptoms can be tested. To make an appointment, call 305-538-8835.
▪ Near the Miami Beach Convention Center (Drive-thru and Walk-Up)
Address: Parking lot at the corner of 17th Street and Convention Center Drive
Testing Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day
Who can be tested?
Anyone older than 18 or children accompanied by a guardian can be tested for free, regardless of residence. No appointment is needed but a photo ID is required.
If you are doing a walk-up test, enter at 17th Street and Convention Center Drive, within municipal parking lot P-29. You must wear a face covering and bring a photo ID.
If you are doing a drive-thru test, enter at 17th Street and Convention Center Drive. Remain in your vehicle with the windows up and place a photo ID on the dashboard. Everyone in the vehicle should be wearing a face covering, be ready to display a photo ID and be seated next to a working window. A maximum of five tests will be conducted per vehicle.
▪ Testing for Hialeah homebound residents
Hialeah residents over 65 who are experiencing symptoms but are homebound can call 305-863-2950 to request an at-home COVID-19 test, conducted by Hialeah Fire Department. The appointment hotline is available from from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
▪ Testing for Miami-Dade homebound residents
COVID-19 testing in Miami-Dade County has expanded to include homebound senior citizens and residents 18 or older with disabilities who are experiencing symptoms and live in Miami-Dade County.
Residents who qualify for the testing can call 305-499-8767 to request an appointment. The hotline operates every day starting at 9 a.m. and will remain open until all appointments for the day are filled. Residents who live in the city of Miami do not qualify for this testing as the city has its own homebound testing program.
▪ Testing for homebound Miami residents
The city of Miami has expanded COVID-19 testing to include homebound residents 45 or older experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19.
Call 305-960-5050 to make an appointment.
▪ Testing for homebound Miami Beach residents
Miami Beach residents over the age of 65 who are experiencing symptoms but are homebound can call 305-604-2489 to make an appointment for a at-home COVID-19 test administered by the Miami Beach Fire Department. The hotline is open from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
▪ Sherbondy Park (Walk-up only)
Address: 380 Bahman Ave. in Opa-locka
Testing Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; no appointment needed
Who can be tested?
Anyone who is 12 or older can be tested at the walk-up site, regardless if they have symptoms or are asymptomatic. Officials say you don’t need an appointment for the free test but they recommend patients call 305-499-8767 to pre-register prior to arriving at the site.
▪ South Dade Government Center
Address: 10710 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay
Testing Hours: By appointment only
Who can be tested?
Anyone who is 12 or older, regardless if they have symptoms or are asymptomatic. Both the driver and the passenger will be tested. To schedule an appointment, call 305-499-8767.
▪ Testing for Key Biscayne residents at home
The Village of Key Biscayne has announced COVID-19 home testing for Key Biscayne residents 65 and older who are experiencing symptoms related to the disease, including fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Call Key Biscayne’s KB COVID Hotline at 305-365-8910 to request an appointment.
▪ Tamiami Park
Address: 11201 SW 24 Street, Miami, FL; Entrance located on Southwest 107th Ave and 17th Street.
Testing Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; by appointment only
Who can be tested:
Anyone who is 12 or older, regardless if they have symptoms or are asymptomatic. Both the driver and the passenger will be tested. To make an appointment, call 305-499-8767. Tamiami Park is where the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair is held every year, excluding this year due to the pandemic, and is next to Florida International University’s Modesto Maidique campus.
▪ Village of Key Biscayne
Address: 100 Harbor Dr. in Key Biscayne
Testing Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. by appointment only
Who can be tested?
The Village of Key Key Biscayne says it is prioritizing testing for residents 65 or older with symptoms, with symptoms and serious underlying medical conditions and residents that are frontline workers.
Residents of Key Biscayne can call 305-365-8910 for testing information or request an appointment at https://www.kbcovidtesting.org/
▪ Walgreens in North Miami
Address: 14901 NE Sixth Ave., North Miami
Testing Hours: Every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment only
Who can be tested?
Anyone who is 18 and older and has symptoms. To make an appointment, visit https://www.walgreens.com/topic/findcare/coronavirus.jsp?ban=covid_vanity
▪ Walmart
Addresses and Testing Hours:
▪ 3200 NW 79th St. in Miami; Monday,Wednesday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., by appointment only and weather permitting
▪ 9300 NW 77th Ave. in Hialeah Gardens; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. by appointment only
▪ 8651 NW 13th Ter. in Doral; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. by appointment only
Who can be tested?
All Miami-Dade County residents who have COVID-19 symptoms and any healthcare provider or first responder, regardless of symptoms can be tested at the Walmart on Northwest 79th Street.
The Walmart in Hialeah Gardens and Doral will allow any Miami-Dade County resident who is 18 or older and has COVID-19 symptoms be tested. Both sites will also allow any healthcare provider, first responder or anyone who is in a high-risk group such as senior citizens or those who are immune-compromised, be tested, regardless of symptoms.
All three testing sites are drive-thru only, which means you must arrive in a car with a working window. You must also wear a mask and stay in the car at all times during the “eligibility verification criteria” review and the ID check. Unlike other drive-thru testing sites, all three Walmart locations will require you to self-administer the nasal swab test in the car while a healthcare provider observes you.
To schedule an appointment, use Quest Diagnostics’ online portal, which screens and schedules appointments for people who meet medical eligibility requirements. To access the portal, visit https://myquest.questdiagnostics.com/web/mycovid19test. On-site scheduling is also available for those needing assistance.
COVID-19 Testing in Broward County
▪ C.B. Smith Park (Florida National Guard partnering with Memorial Healthcare System)
Address: 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines
Testing Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily by appointment only
Who can be tested?
Any South Florida resident 18 years and older can be tested at the drive-thru only site, regardless if they have symptoms or are asymptomatic. Anyone who previously tested positive for COVID-19 and has had no symptoms for at least 14 days can also be re-tested at this site. Anyone who schedules an appointment must bring one of the following ID’s: driver’s license, passport or a state-issued ID.
First responders and healthcare staff, including police, fire-rescue, medical staff and essential staff that is supporting the management agencies during the novel coronavirus pandemic that have COVID-19 symptoms or are asymptomatic can also be tested. Be prepared to show ID.
Those who are eligible for testing must pre-register by calling 954-276-4680. The registration hotline is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
▪ Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium
Address: 3700 NW 11th Pl., Lauderhill
Testing Hours: By appointment only
Who can be tested?
Patients must receive a written prescription from a physician and then call Broward Health’s COVID-19 appointment hotline at 954-320-5730 (open 7 am. to 7 p.m.) to register for a test. Those who qualify will then have to show a photo ID, the written prescription and the registration confirmation number once they arrive at the site.
▪ Cleveland Clinic Florida
Address: 3250 Meridian Pkway., Weston
Testing Hours: By appointment only
Visit https://my.clevelandclinic.org/landing/preparing-for-coronavirus for screening requirements or call Cleveland Clinic’s 24/7 COVID-19 hotline for more information 855.697.3750.
▪ Festival Marketplace
Address: 2900 W. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach
Testing Hours: By appointment only
Who can be tested?
Patients must receive a written prescription from a physician and then call Broward Health’s COVID-19 appointment hotline at 954-320-5730 (open 7 am. to 7 p.m.) to register for a test. Those who qualify will then have to show a photo ID, the written prescription and the registration confirmation number once they arrive at the site.
▪ Holiday Park
Address: 1150 G. Harold Martin Dr. in Fort Lauderdale
Testing Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment only
Who can be tested?
Anyone over the age of 18 with or without COVID-19 symptoms.
Even though it is a drive-thru only site, everyone must wear a mask or face covering that covers your mouth and nose at all times. You will also have to show a photo ID (which has your name and date of birth on it) such as a driver’s license. First responders should be prepared to show a badge or proper identification.
City officials say first responders who make an appointment should use the Sunrise Boulevard entrance to the park.
To make an appointment, call 800-209-7919
▪ Mitchell Moore Park (Walk-up only)
Address: 901 NW 10th St., Pompano Beach
Testing Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, except Thursday, by appointment only.
Who can be tested?
This is a walk-up testing site and is meant to accommodate residents who do not drive. Residents will receive a face covering and are asked to follow social distancing rules while waiting in line. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, including fever, coughing and shortness of breath can be tested. For information or to make an appointment, call 954-412-7300.
▪ Testing for homebound residents
Broward County and the Florida Department of Health in Broward have partnered with the American Medical Response and Century Ambulance Services to offer in-home testing.
Testing hours: 9 a.m.-noon, and 1 pm. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Who can be tested?
Eligible Broward County residents include homebound senior citizens and individuals with disabilities who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and are unable to leave their home to visit a drive-thru or walk-up site.
Residents who believe they are eligible for the mobile/in-home testing option should call the Broward County COVID-19 Call Center at 954-357-9500 for a pre-qualifying assessment. The Call Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.
▪ Urban League of Broward County (Walk-up only)
Address: 560 NW 27th Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Testing Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; appointments preferred
Who can be tested?
This is a walk-up testing site and is meant to accommodate those who do not drive. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, including fever, coughing and shortness of breath can be tested. You must wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules while waiting in line.
For information or to make an appointment, call 954-412-7300.
▪ Vernon E. Hargray Youth Enrichment Center (Walk-up only)
Address: 7000 Miramar Pkwy. in Miramar
Testing Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day, no appointment needed
Who can be tested?
Anyone can be tested at the walk-up site, regardless if you have symptoms or not. You will be required to wear a mask and stay at least six feet away from others while you wait in line to get the free nasal swab test.
Anyone who wants to be tested must have a State of Florida approved photo ID with a current address. Children who are under 18 can also be tested but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Be prepared to show the child’s birth certificate or “proper documentation of guardianship.”
COVID-19 Testing in Monroe County
▪ Community Health of South Florida Marathon Health Center
Address: 2805 Overseas Highway, Marathon
Testing Hours: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by appointment only
Who can be tested?
Monroe County residents who have recently traveled to any of the affected countries or have been in contact with someone who has the novel coronavirus. They must also be experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath. To make an appointment call 305-216-2107 or email KeysCovid19@chisouthfl.org
▪ Fredrick Douglas Community Center Gym (Walk-up site)
Address: 111 Olivia St., Key West
Testing hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting May 11
Who can be tested?
Monroe County residents who have recently traveled to any of the affected countries or have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19. They must also be experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath.
▪ Marathon Community Park
Address: 200 City Marina
Testing Hours: By appointment
Who can be tested?
Monroe County residents who are feeling COVID-19 symptoms and have made an appointment by calling 305-252-4820, according to WSVN.
Did you hear about another COVID-19 testing center in Miami-Dade, Broward or Monroe County? Email mmarchante@miamiherald.com and let us know.
This story was originally published March 23, 2020 at 10:07 AM.
