Free COVID-19 Testing at UofSC Aiken

Aiken, SC (12/04/2020) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) is providing free COVID-19 testing to residents of the greater Aiken community.

Testing site is conducted in a drive-through site located on the grounds of the University of South Carolina Aiken Convocation Center, located at 2049 Champion Way, Graniteville, SC 29829.

COVID-19 testing occurs every day of the week except Tuesday from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. This saliva test is convenient, reliable and safe. Testing is offered free by the SC DHEC and conducted by Rapid Reliable Testing.

You can preregister for this free testing at rrtesting.com/uscaiken. If you do so, it will save you time, and you will be able to track your test results. For more information, please contact the following SC DHEC representatives:

Scott Thorpe

thorpesc@dhec.sc.gov

803-530-8674

Shawn Martin

martins@dhec.sc.gov

803-743-8849

Below outlines the testing site and guidelines:

• Testing occurs 6 days/week - Wednesday through Monday, every day from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Testing will take place in the parking lot of the Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way, Graniteville, SC. This is a drive-through test site, and two lines are available.
• No insurance card needed, BUT you do need a driver's license or UofSC Aiken ID.
• SC DHEC will provide trained staff to administer the test, and follow all HIPAA guidelines and ensuing regulations.
• SC DHEC will analyze and provide results of testing within 24-48 hours of testing
• A pre-registration link is available for your convenience - rrtesting.com/uscaiken

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