Today, there is one site to get COVID-19 screening and testing:
Puna Community Medical Center in Malama Marketplace in Pahoa: 8 a.m. til 5 p.m., closed for lunch for 12 til 1.
On Monday, there will be drive-through testing at Hilo Civic Auditorium, plus antibody testing. Dr. Scott Miscovich says antibody testing will help determine the antibody levels of those who had confirmed COVID-19 cases and for all others who have the antibody test, how widespread the COVID-19 actually is on the island, even in those never diagnosed. He said in an interview that he’s very interested in having healthcare workers, first responders, and those in the tourism industry who’ve been close to visitors from at least January on.
State Director of Health Bruce Anderson has said the state has the capability, between the state lab and private labs, to process at least 3,000 tests a day. The current test level is less than 1,000 per day.
The Island of Hawaii has several ongoing testing sites offering COVID-19 testing. For antibody testing, check with the location. To learn more about antibody testing, click here. Hilo Medical Center requires a doctor’s lab order, and all others will do a physician screening on-site.
For all, please bring a photo I.D. and if you have insurance, please bring your card. Please also try to bring your own pen to fill out the forms. Symptoms include fever, dry cough, difficulty in breathing, loss of taste and smell. Medical personnel will also ask about off island travel history and about possible exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 patient. They encourage people with likely exposure to possible victims–first responders, health providers, etc. — to get screened.
Hilo Medical Center: Call your primary care provider and ask them if you need a test. The provider must place the order directly with Clinical Labs Hawaii. The testing tents are in the parking lot across from Hilo Medical Center, 1285 Waianuenue Avenue, Monday through Friday, 10 til 2.
The following screening and testing sites do not need an advance doctor’s order, and will have a medical professional provide an on-site medical assessment and have set up special drive-up testing tents. Take your photo I.D. and a health insurance card, if you have one.
Ali’i Health Center at Keauhou Shopping Center: Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. til noon. For advance screening to shorten the process, call weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 808-747-8321, option 5
Aloha Kona Urgent Care will conduct drive-through screening and testing clinics in Kona at their Pottery Terrace location, 75-5995 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon. Call for pre-screening at (808) 854-3566.
Puna Community Medical Center, in Malama Marketplace in Pahoa: every day, 8 a.m. til 5 p.m., on Saturdays and Sundays they close for lunch for 12 til 1. Puna Community Medical Center will test with a doctor’s order and will come to your vehicle to do the swab; otherwise the on-site physicians will screen and test as appropriate.
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital, now in the emergency department at the main hospital site: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m. til 2 p.m.
Kaiser Permanente patients should call their clinic and speak to a provider. Or go online, kp.org — they have a COVID-19 screening section.
West Hawaii Community Health Center is doing testing for patients; those concerned may sign up with WHCHC on a same-day basis. Please call West Hawaii Community Health Center, located at the intersection of Kuakini and Hualalai Roads, at 808-326-5629. They take all patients regardless of ability to pay.
Bay Clinic is doing testing for patients, with drive-through COVID-19 testing open to Bay patients on weekdays from 7:30 am -12:00 pm at 450 Kilauea Ave. Questions, call 808-333-3600. Bay Clinic takes all patients regardless of ability to pay.
Photo is first responders at Old Kona Airport, getting ready to screen people for COVID.
