COVID-19 Testing and Resources

COVID-19 Testing

Saratoga Hospital offers COVID-19 PCR (non-rapid) testing at three locations: Malta, Wilton, and Queensbury. Tests are reserved for people who: 

  • Have COVID-19 symptoms OR
  • Have recently been exposed to COVID-19 OR
  • Need proof of a negative test result to return to work or school.

Tests also are available at area pharmacies and New York State locations. You can find a testing site near you on the COVID-19 Test Site Finder. Note: Each site has different hours and requirements for appointments, prescriptions, etc. You can use that information to decide which location works best for you.

For COVID-19 testing, please wear your mask until we ask you to remove or lower it.


Malta Med Emergent Care

  • 6 Medical Park Drive (off Northway Exit 12)
  • Open 24/7
  • No appointment necessary.
  • Urgent care visit required

Please note: Although there is no charge for the COVID-19 test, you will have a co-pay for the urgent care visit. The cost/coverage of that will depend on your insurance provider. 

Urgent Care - Wilton

  • 3040 Route 50, Saratoga Springs
  • Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 9 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM - 9 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM - 5 PM
  • No appointment necessary
  • Urgent care visit required. Come to Urgent Care - Wilton. One of our providers will see you and order and conduct the test, if appropriate.

Please note: Although there is no charge for the COVID-19 test, you will have a co-pay for the urgent care visit. The cost/coverage of that will depend on your insurance provider.

Urgent Care - Adirondack

  • 959 Route 9, Queensbury (Mount Royal Plaza)
  • Open 7 days a week, 9 AM - 7 PM.
  • No appointment necessary. 
  • Urgent care visit required. Come to Urgent Care - Adirondack. One of our providers will see you and order and conduct the test, if appropriate. 

Please note: Although there is no charge for the COVID-19 test, you will have a co-pay for the urgent care visit. The cost/coverage of that will depend on your insurance provider. 


COVID-19 Results

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Resources

John Hopkins University of Medicine
Vaccine Insights

New York State Department of Health
New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Program: Ensuring a Safe and Effective COVID-19 Vaccine

FDA
COVID-19 Vaccines: FDA has rigorous scientific and regulatory processes in place to
facilitate development and ensure the safety, effectiveness and quality of COVID-19 vaccines

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Stay Up to Date with your COVID-19 Vaccines
Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccines are Effective

WebMD
As the new coronavirus continues to spread, the vaccine is seen as the best way to stop it.