COVID Testing at ECH

All COVID testing is by appointment only, we do not provide walk in testing service.

Diagnostic COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at Elizabethtown Community Hospital’s six health centers and must be scheduled by calling (518) 873-3134.  Results are obtained through MyChart online. Please be sure to create a MyChart account if you do not already have one. Testing results are usually available within 2-4 days.

COVID Testing for a Medical Procedure

If you are scheduled for a medical procedure, your physician may require you to be screened within 3-5 days of your procedure. Testing is required for all procedures at Elizabethtown Community Hospital, regardless of an individual's vaccination status. 

Please call (518) 873-3134 to schedule your test and provide the date of your procedure and the name of the physician performing the procedure. A physician's order is required prior to scheduling. Your physician will receive your results within 2-4 days.

It is recommended you self-isolate at home and monitor for COVID-like symptoms before your scheduled procedure.

If you have COVID symptoms

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please call your provider. If your provider recommends a test, please call (518) 873-3134 to schedule an appointment at the health center nearest you.

When your appointment is scheduled, you will be given directions on where to park for your test. A health center staff member will use a nasal swab to collect a sample through your car window, and you can obtain your results through MyChart online. Please be sure to create a MyChart account if you do not already have one. 

It is recommended you self-isolate at home and monitor your symptoms during this time. If you have medical concerns, please call your provider; and if you have a medical emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

Testing due to Known Exposure

If you have a known exposure to COVID, it is recommended that you wait  five full days before testing and take precautions such as wearing a mask when around others for 10 days after your last exposure, regardless of whether your test result is positive or negative.  The test result helps determine whether additional contacts may need to be identified to limit further spread. You can expect testing results within 2-4 days.

If You Test Positive for COVID-19

• Stay home
• Separate yourself from others within the household, maintain a six-foot distance
• Utilize a separate bathroom if possible and disinfect after each use
• Cough into your elbow or hand and wash hands frequently
• Wear a face mask if you must be around others
• If you must seek medical care, call ahead and notify them of your COVID status