Get Tested
Testing Sites
If you suspect you or a household member may have COVID-19, please stay at home and self quarantine. If you develop symptoms, seek testing immediately.
Aspen – Aspen Medical Care – Aspen Office
Phone – (970) 920-0104
Website – www.aspenmedicalcare.com
Address – 101 Founders Pl, Suite 109, Aspen, CO 81611 (locations map for driving directions)
Testing Hours – Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Test Type – PCR Saliva
Appointment Needed? – Yes
Doctor’s Note Required? – Yes. You will need to meet with a provider either in-office or virtually and they will order the PCR test.
Testing for general public or existing patients only? – Testing the general public (asymptomatic and symptomatic). You will need to meet with a provider either in-office or virtually and they will order the test.
Cost (insured) – $200 out of pocket (for a COVID test). If insurance accepts, the patient is reimbursed.
Cost (uninsured) – $200
Office Visit – For new patients, office visits are $185 and for current patients $135 for an office visit.
Aspen – Aspen Valley Hospital (Respiratory Evaluation Center)
Website – www.aspenvalleyhospital.org
Address – 0401 Castle Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81611 (locations map for driving directions)
Testing Hours – Monday – Friday 12pm – 4pm
Appointment Needed? – Yes, required for PCR and Antibody. If you do not have a doctor and need to be evaluated, call Aspen Valley Primary Care to schedule an appointment at (970) 279-4111.
Doctor’s Note Required? – Yes, referral needed for PCR only.
Testing for general public or existing patients only? – PCR testing for patients with symptoms or those determined to be close contacts only. Asymptomatic and Antibody testing available by appointment only. Testing is for general public and existing patients, all patients will need to have an MD order to get tested. Providers can fax their orders to 970-544-1589.
Cost (insured) – AVH will bill insurance, but there will be no out-of-pocket expense to the patient.
Cost (uninsured) – PCR testing is free – AVH is committed to cost not being a barrier to testing. Antibody testing $150 – $200.
Aspen – Curative (Downtown Aspen)
Website – https://curative.com/
Address – Lot behind City Hall at 130 South Galena Street, Aspen, CO 81611
Testing Hours – Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Test Type – PCR Saliva
Appointment Needed? – Encouraged, but not necessary. Go to https://curative.com/
Doctor’s Note Required? – No
Access – Drive-up/walk-up site.
Testing for general public or existing patients only? – General public
Cost (insured) – No cost
Cost (uninsured) – No insurance necessary. Tests are provided whether or not you have insurance
Spanish speaking staff on site – No
Aspen – Clark’s Market (Asymptomatic Only)
Phone – 970-925-2728
Website – https://www.clarksmarket.com/aspen#
Address – 300 Puppy Smith Road, Aspen, CO 81611
Testing Hours – Three to five days a week, 10:30 – 2:30 (testing hours subject to change, call to confirm)
Access Type: Asymptomatic only
Appointment Needed? – No, appointments are preferred but not required.
Doctor’s Note Required? – No.
Testing for general public or existing patients only? – General public including asymptomatic individuals.
Cost (insured) – $99
Cost (uninsured) – $99
Basalt – Aspen Medical Care – Basalt Office
Phone – (970)-927-3141
Website – www.aspenmedicalcare.com
Address – 204 Basalt Center Circle, Basalt, Colorado 81621 (locations map for driving directions)
Testing Hours – Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
Test Type -PCR Saliva
Appointment Needed? – Yes
Doctor’s Note Required? – Yes. You will need to meet with a provider either in-office or virtually and they will order the PCR test.
Testing for general public or existing patients only? – Testing the general public (asymptomatic and symptomatic). You will need to meet with a provider either in-office or virtually and they will order the test.
Cost (insured) – $200 out of pocket for a COVID test. If insurance accepts, the patient is reimbursed.
Cost (uninsured) – $200
Office Visit – For new patients, office visits are $185 and for current patients, $135 for an office visit.
Basalt – Aspen Valley Primary Care – Basalt Office
Phone – (970) 279-4111
Website – https://curative.com/
Address – Midvalley Health Institute parking lot at 1460 East Valley Road, Basalt, CO 81621
Testing Hours – Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Test Type – PCR Saliva
Appointment Needed? – Yes. Go to https://curative.com/
Doctor’s Note Required? – No
Access – Drive-up site
Testing for general public or existing patients only? – General public
Cost (insured) – No cost
Cost (uninsured) – No insurance necessary. Tests are provided whether or not you have insurance
Spanish speaking staff on site – Yes
Basalt – Mid Valley Family Practice
Phone – (970) 927-4666
Website – www.midvalleyfamilypractice.org
Address – 1450 E. Valley Rd. Ste. 102, Basalt, CO 81621 (locations map for driving directions)
Testing Hours – Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
Test Type – PCR: nasophayngeal
Appointment Needed? – Yes
Testing for general public or existing patients only? – Testing the general public (asymptomatic and symptomatic). All patients seen will register.
Cost (insured) – Free – charged to insurance
Cost (uninsured) – Free – lab arranged agreement; $100 for exam and treatment, will help patients sign up for assistance programs as needed.
Basalt – Roaring Fork Neurology
Phone – (970) 927-1141
Website –https://www.roaringforkneurology.com/schedulecovidtest
Address – 350 Market Street, Basalt, CO 81621 (locations map for driving directions)
Testing Hours – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (11am and 1 pm)
Access Type – Drive Up
Appointment Needed? – Yes
Doctor’s Note Required? – Encouraged, not mandatory
Testing for general public or existing patients only? – All
Cost (insured) – No charge for those with Medicare, Tricare, and CO Medicaid. All others pay $150 and will receive a receipt.
Cost (uninsured) – No cost for those who are uninsured.
Basalt – Mountain Family Health Centers
Phone – (970) 945-2840
Website – www.mountainfamily.org
Address – 123 Emma Road, Basalt, CO 81621 (locations map for driving directions)
Testing Hours – By appointment only, conducted in parking lot
Access Type –
Appointment Needed? – Yes
Doctor’s Note Required? – Yes, to be scheduled for a testing appointment, the individual must either have a video appointment with an MFHC provider or have a referral submitted by their PCP.
Testing for general public or existing patients only? – General public with appropriate external referral or a visit with an MFHC provider first.
Cost (insured) – No cost for test. If a visit with a MFHC provider is needed, that will be billed as a normal office visit and is subject to the insurance company’s copays.
Cost (uninsured) – No cost for test. If a visit with a MFHC provider is needed, that will be billed as a normal office visit. Uninsured individuals may be eligible for a Sliding Fee Discount.
El Jebel – Eagle County Community Center (Free COVID Testing)
For appointments & information – https://www.rfvcovidtest.com/
Testing Hours – Monday-Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Test Type – PCR
Access Type – Drive-thru
Appointment Needed? – Yes
Doctor’s Note Required? – No doctor’s visit required; no order required.
Testing for general public or existing patients only? – Testing the general public.
Cost (insured) – No cost for test.
Cost (uninsured) – No cost for test.
Glenwood Springs – Garfield County Roaring Fork School District Office
For appointments & information: https://www.rfvcovidtest.com/
Test Type: PCR
Testing Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Access type: Drive-thru
Appointments Required: Yes
Doctor’s Note Required? No doctor’s visit required; no order required.
Testing for general public or existing patients only? Testing the general public.
Cost: Free for all
After Getting Tested
Thank you for doing the responsible thing and accessing testing. We appreciate you doing your part to slow the spread in the community. As a public health department, we rely on your continued cooperation to protect the community as a whole.
What the Test Means and What Happens Now
The test will be looking for the live virus in your sample (either saliva or nose swab).
- If the virus is found in your sample, your test will come back positive or detected.
- If the virus is not found in the sample, your test will come back negative or non-detected.
From the time of testing through when you receive your results, act as though you have coronavirus.
- Isolate in your home until you receive your results.
- Identify an area of your house (ie your bedroom, the basement) that will become your “sick space” where you will remain until you receive your results
- if possible, have a designated bathroom and have roommates or family members bring meals to your sick space
- If you live alone, have groceries delivered to your front door by friends or a grocery delivery service
While waiting for test results, continue monitoring symptoms. If you develop any of the following, seek immediate medical attention or call 911.
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
If You Test Negative
- Stay home and continue to isolate. You can stop isolating after 10 days have passed since your symptoms first started, you have not had a fever for the last 24-hours, and your symptoms have improved.
- If you have had a fever in the last 24-hours and/or your symptoms have not improved or are worse, call Pitkin County Public Health and continue to isolate until you have not had a fever in the last 24-hours and your symptoms have improved.
- False negative test results are possible. If you are tested too early, you may receive an incorrect negative result. This is why it is important to consult with Public Health or your doctor before you test. Continue to act as though you may have coronavirus through the end of your illness.
If You Test Positive You Will Be Contacted By Contact Tracers
Contact Tracing
- Expect a call from our contact tracing team within 24 hours if your results come back positive for Coronavirus.
- You are required to cooperate with contact tracing, as outlined in the Pitkin County Standing Health Order.
- Since you have tested positive, you will isolate for a minimum of 10 days from the day of your first symptom(s). After the 10th day, you do not have to isolate if you have not had a fever in the last 24-hours and your symptoms have improved.
- On the 10th day if you have had a fever in the last 24-hours or your symptoms are the same or worse, you must continue to isolate. In this case, please call Pitkin County Public Health for additional instructions.
- Participating in the contact tracing process is required to help keep the community safe and is a requirement of being tested.
- Think back to two days before you began feeling sick and make a list of places you went and people you interacted with. This will greatly help the contact tracing team.
- Your health status and medical records will not be shared. Your contacts will not be informed of your name.
- When speaking with Pitkin County Public Health Department, let them know if you need help accessing medication or groceries. The county may also be able to help provide alternate housing if you are unable to quarantine safely in your own home.
- Do not retest unless directed by Public Health. A negative result from a retest will not release you from the isolation requirements.
- Visit our resources page for help across a variety of topics
- If you are caring for someone who has tested positive (a child or dependent adult), practice good hygiene by washing hands after every contact and wear a mask if you are in the same room. If you need further guidance, please contact public health at 970-429-6186.
- Please understand that because you are caring for a positive individual you are in continuous contact with that person and your 14 days of quarantine will not begin until they have completed their isolation.
The Contact Tracing Process Example
- Joe starts feeling unwell and immediately begins self-isolating and arranges to be tested.
- Joe tests positive.
- Pitkin County Public Health is notified of Joe’s positive test result.
- Pitkin County Public Health reaches out to see how Joe is doing, to discuss isolation requirements and make a list of everyone Joe had contact with while infectious.
- Those contacts are notified of the exposure while maintaining the confidentiality of Joe.
- His contacts – Mary, Mark, and Jose – are now aware and instructed to quarantine and monitor for symptoms.
- Mary and Jose quarantine for 14 days and don’t develop symptoms.
- Mark becomes sick on day 6 but since he’s been quarantining and monitoring for symptoms he hasn’t infected anyone else. He completes his isolation and is free to return to normal life.
Thank you for being cautious and accessing testing. Doing so will help limit the community spread of COVID-19 and keep the community safe.
Report Symptoms
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please contact your physician to get tested or contact Aspen Valley Hospital if you do not have a physician.
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or boy aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore Throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
