COVID Testing In Southeastern Fairfax County: Find Locations

FORT HUNT, VA — As COVID-19 cases increase and families prepare for gatherings, testing demand has increased in Fairfax County.

Fairfax County recorded its highest daily testing number on Wednesday, Dec. 15 — 5,252 PCR tests. The next highest testing numbers were on surrounding days, according to Virginia Department of Health data.

As for COVID-19 numbers, Fairfax County currently has high transmission along with most areas of Virginia. Tuesday's new cases in Fairfax County totaled 719, which was the most new cases reported in a single day since Jan. 17. There is a seven-day average of 467 daily cases, and the seven-day positive average of PCR tests is 7.5 percent. However, the seven-day average of daily new hospitalizations is three, and the average of daily deaths is 1.

Testing is available at locations around southeastern Fairfax County. Health officials recommend COVID-19 testing if you have symptoms or exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who were positive for COVID-19 in the last three months and recovered do not have to be tested, unless they develop new symptoms.

The CDC also recently recommended self tests for those gathering with other households, especially unvaccinated children, older adults, immunocompromised people, or individuals at risk of severe disease. Antigen tests may be conducted at home with results in about 15 minutes and a virtual component so test results can be provided to VDH.

A positive self-test means an individual should stay home or isolate for 10 days, wear a mask, contact a healthcare provider, and contact close contacts who may have been exposed. A negative result may mean there may not be an infection, but repeating the test with at least 24 hours in between will increase the likelihood the individual isn't infected.

More guidance on antigen tests is provided from VDH.

Fairfax County Public Libraries are also offering free BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits while supplies last. Call your local library branch to confirm availability. More guidance on antigen tests is provided from VDH.

Below are some testing options around southeastern Fairfax County, including Kingstowne and the Route 1 corridor. Residents should check for closings on the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays. More options are provided by the VDH searchable map.

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital: 2501 Parkers Ln, Alexandria VA 22306

Testing through primary healthcare provider

Walgreens: 7629 Richmond Hwy.Alexandria VA 22306; 6717 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria VA 22306; 7100 Silver Lake Blvd., Alexandria VA 22315

By appointment only

Neighborhood Health @ Richmond Highway: 6677 Richmond Highway, Alexandria Virginia 22306

For uninsured and underinsured patients. Telehealth visit required.

Patient First – Alexandria: 6311 Richmond Highway, Alexandria VA 22306

By appointment only

AllCare Alexandria Immediate Care – Family Medicine & Urgent Care: 6020 Richmond Hwy#102, Alexandria VA 22303

Telemedicine visit required before drive-thru testing

Medical Access Alexandria: 7598 Telegraph Road, Alexandria VA 22315

Walk-ins or appointments accepted

Inova Primary Care – Old Town: 325 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Provider must order COVID-19 test

Sameday Testing – Alexandria: 309 S Washington St, Alexandria VA 22314

Make appointment, same day results available

CVS Pharmacy: 6400 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria VA 22315; 415 E. Monroe Ave. Alexandria VA 22301; 1462 North Beauregard, Alexandria VA 22311

By appointment only

Nova Patient Care: 526 N Henry St, Alexandria VA 22301
Call for appointment

Inova Emergency Room – HealthPlex Franconia/Springfield: 6355 Walker Ln, Alexandria VA 22310

Testing through primary healthcare provider

Personic Healthcare: 7001 Backlick Rd., Springfield VA 22150; 5501 Cherokee Ave., Alexandria VA 22312

Walk-ins and appointments accepted