No Covid-19 Symptoms? Middlesex County Will Test You Anyway

Middlesex County will be among the first locations to offer coronavirus tests to people without obvious symptoms, to see if they've been exposed to COVID-19.

US Army Sgt. Nicholas Shepherd, a practical nursing specialist performs a swab test on a nursing home worker at the Royal Suites Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Galloway Township
Photo Credit: *US Army Spc. Miguel Pena*

A new saliva test device for COVID-19 will be offered in Edison, to Middlesex County residents with or without symptoms.
Photo Credit: *Middlesex County*

Jon Craig

05/15/2020 11:34 a.m.

Starting Wednesday, May 20, county residents can be tested in Edison's drive-thru site -- with or without COVID-19 symptoms, which often include runny nose, high fever and coughing.

Testing is free and by appointment only, booked up to three days in advance of the testing date. Residents can book an appointment by visiting middlesexcountynj.gov/covid19testing or calling 732-745-3100 . The registration form is available in English, Spanish and Guajarati. The call center is staffed with individuals who speak multiple languages to assist our residents.

The latest testing schedule and registration dates, which vary slightly week-by-week, can be checked by clicking at this website.

Upcoming Schedule: Drive-Thru Edison Testing (Kilmer Vehicle Inspection Center, 33 Kilmer Road, Edison)

Wednesday, May 20 (book on Sunday, May 17 online only and Monday, May 18 via phone and online) **Testing of asymptomatic individuals will begin on this date.**
Thursday, May 21 (book on Tuesday, May 19 via phone and online)

Walk-up New Brunswick Testing (A.C. Redshaw Elementary School, 216 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick) **Testing with symptoms only.**

Monday, May 18 (book on Friday, May 15)
Tuesday, May 19 (book on Saturday, May 16

Rapid-response tests for coronavirus began in mid-April.

Middlesex County in partnership with RUCDR Infinite Biologics, RWJBarnabas Health, and Accurate Diagnostic Labs, continue to offer the saliva-based test to the community on a mass scale.

The test provides results within 24 to 48 hours.

The saliva test has several advantages over the nasal or throat swab test, officials said, including a pain-free procedure.

Drive-thru saliva tests are being taken at Kilmer Vehicle Inspection/ Driving Testing Center in Edison.

Registrants must bring a completed registration form and proof of residency including, but not limited to: a valid driver’s license; state issued identification; or two pieces of mail including utility bills, bank statements, or similar documentation with name and address, to the testing site.

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