Where To Obtain Saliva COVID test?

[Yonebayashian]

My employer recently told me to go get tested and I refuse to do the invasive nasal swab so saliva is the only option I have. Where in the US, Los Angeles specifically, can one do a walk in and expect to get a saliva test?

 

[Mossy]

I would be interested in this as well. I've checked my local Walgreens and CVS, which the US governmental websites direct you towards, for testing, but nothing is available. Along these lines, any thoughts on doing the nasal swab test yourself, at home? You would think you could prevent damage; though, maybe that area is easy to damage.

 

[Perry Staltic]

Supposedly USPS will send 4 free tests if you order them via COVIDtests.gov

 

[Mossy]

Supposedly USPS will send 4 free tests if you order them via COVIDtests.gov

I have done this, but I believe these are swab in nose, versus saliva. It would seem there’s a reason it’s hard to stick anything up your nose—things shouldn’t go there.

 

[Perry Staltic]

I have done this, but I believe these are swab in nose, versus saliva. It would seem there’s a reason it’s hard to stick anything up your nose—things shouldn’t go there.

Spit on 'em and be done.

 

[Mossy]

Spit on 'em and be done.

I have considered that. That may be the answer.

 

[Old Irenaeus]

Supposedly USPS will send 4 free tests if you order them via COVIDtests.gov

"Free" thanks to the U.S. taxpayer.