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COVID Testing for ASYMPTOMATIC People

Asymptomatic testing:

·    Testing of asymptomatic individuals, ordered for any reason, are NOT available from UR Medicine Urgent Care locations or UR Medicine Lab collection sites.

Genesis Pediatrics is currently NOT able to conduct COVID testing for asymptomatic individuals.

New Asymptomatic Testing Dates/Locations

Asymptomatic individuals needing COVID testing to comply for example with travel guidelines or to satisfy requirements for returning to college campuses should be directed to state or local health department-operated locations to obtain a test at no cost.

Listed below are links to information about these locations:

·    Monroe County – click here

·    Ontario and Livingston Counties – click here

·    Ontario County (specifically Ovid, Geneva, Penn Yan, Newark) – click here

While some pharmacies are conducting asymptomatic testing, this is not covered by insurance and will result in out-of-pocket costs.

Attention Parents and Guardians

If your baby is less than 8 months old and you are interested in the RSV vaccine, please call our office at (585) 426-4100 to schedule an appointment and protect your little one’s health.