Effective November 11, 2023, Premium Health has stopped providing COVID-19 testing services due to changes in regulations.
Please note that Premium Health is no longer affiliated with Premium Health OC Inc. For any questions related to COVID-19 services received from Premium Health OC Inc. prior to November 11, 2023, please contact (949) 408-1000.

Same Day RT-PCR, Rapid Antigen COVID-19 & Flu Testing in UC Berkeley 

2500 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Suite, Berkeley, CA 94704

COVID-19 & Flu Testing in UC Berkeley

Same Day Test and Result

Free RT-PCR* < 16 hours turnaround

Free Rapid Antigen* < 15 minutes turnaround

*All insurances accepted

 Schedule Now  ✓ Walk-Ins Welcome

Accepts VISA/MasterCard/Amex

COVID-19 Testing (Insurance)

No Cost
Same Day COVID/Flu RT-PCR & Rapid Antigen Combo* *

 

Insurance Required
RT-PCR: < 16 hours result
Rapid Antigen: < 15 min result
 
No Cost
Same Day RT-PCR*
Insurance Required
Result in < 16 hours
*The test is covered by insurance  for individuals with a possibility of exposure or symptoms.

COVID-19 Testing (Self-Pay)

$149
Same Day Travel RT-PCR
Result in < 16 hours
 
$89
Rapid Antigen
Result in < 15 minutes

Hassle-free COVID-19 testing site in UC Berkeley

Hassle-free COVID-19 testing site in UC Berkeley

Located at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Way and Dwight Way. In the parking lot next to the Back In Action Wellness Center. Patients must park their car and walk up to the testing site. Free parking is available on site.

What our patients are saying

Nurse was friendly and knowledgeable. She knew what she was doing and made the experience go by fast and easy. Would definitely recommend this location.

Tina M


The appointment was quick and the test too. The staff was very friendly.

Elisea Ochoa

Excellent service at UC Berkeley Premium Health, thanks for everything.

Xochitl

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is RT-PCR better than Rapid Antigen?

The RT-PCR test is processed at a high-complexity laboratory and is generally much more accurate than the Antigen test. The RT-PCR test recognizes the virus DNA itself, whereas the Antigen test recognizes the protein made by the virus. As such, the RT-PCR test is able to recognize the virus at a much earlier stage after exposure, whereas the Rapid Antigen test detects the presence of the virus at a later stage.

For patients that don’t have any symptoms and were exposed, we generally recommend the RT-PCR test.

 

What type of tests can I get?

We provide the RT-PCR test, which is the most accurate test and is accepted by most travel destinations.

We also provide Rapid Antigen tests, which provide speedy results but are less accurate than the RT-PCR tests. 

Where can I get tested?

You can get tested at any of our locations. You can find a list of our locations at premiumhealth.us/locations

What makes Premium Health COVID-19 testing different?
  • Walkin and scheduled testing available. 
  • Automated secure electronic results sent directly for your convenience.
  • All testing done through CLIA-certified, high-complexity laboratory specialized in molecular diagnostics and infectious diseases.
  • Easy intake process. 
  • Covid screening by licensed medical professionals available.
How do I get my test result?

Test results are sent via email and/or text message automatically as soon as the results are out. Patients elect the method of notification during the intake process. 

People looking to get tested for COVID-19 with the PCR or Rapid Antigen test will find our testing site in Berkeley CA, located in a part of Alameda County, helpful in finding cost free COVID-19 tests near them.