COVID-19 testing updates for Baltimore City

Friday Dec 24th, 2021

Due to very high test volumes, tests are taking longer to process. We appreciate your patience as we work to get COVID-19 test results back to you as quickly as we can. We understand the importance of providing test results as quickly as possible.

The COVID Call Center will be closed on December 24th, 25th, and January 1st due to the holidays. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 

If you were tested at the BCHD testing site at Franciscan Center (Wednesday 12/22) or Erdman Shopping Center (Thursday 12/23) you should expect results back on Sunday or Monday (12/26 or 27). If you were tested at one of these sites you can also check the CIAN lab portal for test results. 
Instructions for accessing your result on the CIAN portal are here. (PDF)

If you do not know if you were tested at a BCHD testing site, or were tested elsewhere but still need help with your results, you can call the BCHD COVID Call Center with questions at 443-984-8650. 

Looking for a testing location?

If you need to get tested for COVID-19, please visit our Where to get tested in Baltimore City page, or Maryland's state directory of testing locations.

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