COVID-19 Rapid Tests Now Available at the Campus Health Pharmacy

By Carrie Johnson, Campus Health
Aug. 31, 2022
To: Campus Community
From: Campus Health
Subject: COVID-19 Rapid Tests Now Available at the Campus Health Pharmacy
Date: Aug 31, 2022

COVID-19 Rapid Tests Now Available at the Campus Health Pharmacy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the program for ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests will be suspended on Friday, Sept. 2. More information is available at covid.gov/tests.

QuickVue COVID-19 rapid tests are now available at the Campus Health Pharmacy. 1 box includes 2 tests for $23.99 plus tax. Results take just 10 minutes. COVID-19 rapid tests are great to have on hand for family, if you are traveling, or to re-test following an isolation period. You may submit the receipt to your insurance plan for reimbursement if eligible.

Campus Health Pharmacy

Campus Health
1224 East Lowell Street (northwest corner of Highland Ave. and 6th St.)
Tucson, AZ 85721
For additional location information, visit Campus Health’s location page.

Hours of Operation

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.  
(closed on University holidays)

For questions or more information, call the Campus Health Pharmacy at 520-621-6516.

COVID-19 Testing Options on Campus:

TakeAway Testing
Free and convenient COVID-19 PCR testing is available for all students, faculty, staff and designated campus colleagues (DCCs) with NetIDs on main campus and other locations. Find a location to pick up and drop off a sample.

Using TakeAway Testing? Follow these 3 steps:

  1. Make sure you are registered for TakeAway (PCR) Testing.
  2. Update your contact information if your address or phone number has changed.  
  3. Remember to register your TakeAway test tube sample before you drop it off so you can get your results. 

Note: TakeAway test results cannot be used for international travel requirements.

Talk with a Campus Health Provider

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, please call Campus Health at 520-621-9202 before you come in. For appointments with one of Campus Health’s medical providers, there will be a visit/copay charge. Campus Health will secure payment at the time of service and bill insurance plans with which we are contracted or directly to the patient. Coverage of the cost varies by insurance company and plan.

COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available for free at Campus Health for all University students, benefits-eligible employees, and designated campus colleagues (DCCs). You can make an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccine today.  

Campus Health is one of many locations to receive your COVID-19 vaccination. If you’re in Tucson, you can receive your vaccine at several locations across Pima County. If you’re outside of Tucson, you can find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you at vaccines.gov. 

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