York is offering free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to all community members on our campuses.
Where to pick up tests at York
Anyone with respiratory or COVID-19 symptoms should stay home and is encouraged to complete a self-assessment using YU Screen.
Bulk requests: To request a bulk package of rapid tests for multiple people in your area, please complete the following form: https://yorku.ca/go/bulkorder.
Individual pick-up: You can pick up a package of test supplies for yourself at these locations:
Keele Campus:
Scott Library, Central Square, Main floor
Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 PM to 11:00 p.m.
The Student Life Hub, Ross/Vari Hall Link
(hallway between Vari Hall and Ross Building)
Starting January 9
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
York International, York Lanes, Room 200
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bennett Centre for Student Services, 1st floor
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tait McKenzie, 1st floor, front desk
Monday to Friday 6a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
York Lions Stadium, front desk
Starting January 7:
Monday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Keele Campus Bookstore, York Lanes, Downstairs information/pickup counter
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
YUSC Office, First Student Centre, room 335
Starting January 9: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm
YUSC Office, Second Student Centre, room 110
Starting January 9: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm
Glendon Campus:
Office of Student Affairs, York Hall, C112, C113, C133
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m
Glendon Campus Bookstore, York Hall (Basement), Rm 030B
Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How to perform a test
- Rapid tests are easy and simple to use, takes five minutes to self-administer the test and 15 minutes to yield results.
- Test supplies must be kept at room temperature and away from direct sources of heat. In case they freeze, please wait to use it 30 minutes after they thaw before preforming a test.
The sample for the rapid antigen test is mostly collected while swabbing the nose but, since February 2022, the provincial government released guidelines on how to do a double swab (nose and throat).
Select and download the step-by-step instruction sheetof how to self-administer the type of test you received:
- Abbott Panbio™ (Package of 25 tests)
- Roche SD Biosensor™ (Package of five or 25 tests)
- BTNX Rapid Response™ (Package of five tests)
Testing should take place at home, before to coming to campus. Students living on campus should complete the test before leaving their residence room/apartment.
For more information regarding optimal testing and timing of performing a test, please go to the Public Health Guidelines and refer to section 4.1: “Testing Recommendations”.
How to submit your test results
You are encouraged to submit your test results using the COVID-19 Test Result form.
- Write today’s date on the test device
- Take a photo of the test device
- Complete the COVID-19 Test Result form, indicating whether the test was positive or negative or inconclusive
- Upload a picture of the testing device to the form and submit
What to do if your test result is positive
- A positive rapid antigen test in an individual with COVID-19 symptoms is highly indicative that the individual has COVID-19 and should self-isolate as per the Public Health Guidelines.
- Complete YU Screen, which will direct you to public health guidance based on the collected information.
- A designated staff member may contact you to provide individualized information regarding public health guidance.
- Please check out Toronto Public Health’s webpage or your local public health authority for more information.
- You are encouraged to upload your result to the COVID-19 Test Result form.
- Visit York’s Well-being site to be connected with a variety of health and well-being resources.
- COVID-19 treatment depends on the type and severity of illness and can range from symptom management to the use of specific antiviral treatment and even hospitalization. Consult your physician for more information. If it is a medical emergency, call 911.
- Antiviral treatment is now available for high-risk individuals to lower the risk of serious illness and hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection. It is important to know if you are eligible for treatment and can be assessed using the COVID-19 antiviral treatment screener. Do not delay consulting your physician since some treatments need to be taken within five to seven days of your symptoms starting.
FAQs
Contact us
For any questions, email: YORK-YUTestingClinic@yuoffice.yorku.ca