COVID-19 drive-thru site to test anyone 12 years old and up with or without symptoms

CareSouth Medical and Dental Center has opened three COVID-19 drive-thru community testing sites in Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, and Plaquemine. Testing is available for anyone 12 years old and up who wants to take the test with or without symptoms.

A doctor’s order is not required, but all participants must register in order to get the test. Register by calling (225) 650-2000 or going online at caresouth.org.

There is no out-of-pocket expense for the test. If you have insurance, your insurance will be billed. If you don’t have insurance, CareSouth will cover the cost. You will need to bring your insurance card and picture ID. This is a partnership with CareSouth, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, and Quest Diagnostics.

The testing is part of an initiative to increase testing in underserved communities in Louisiana by working with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) like CareSouth.  Louisiana is one of 10 states participating in the initiative. CareSouth is one of only two participating organizations in Louisiana.

“We’re excited to be a part of this great partnership to expand COVID-19 testing in the underserved communities that we serve,” said CareSouth CEO Matthew Valliere.  “It will also help us provide testing to the most vulnerable, high risk populations.”

Testing times/locations:
Baton Rouge, 3140 Florida St.
Starting May 14, 2020
Monday through Friday  9 a.m. to noon

You must enter the clinic parking lot off of Convention Street:
Donaldsonville, 904 Catalpa St.
Starting May 20, 2020
Monday 3 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday  8 a.m. to noon

Plaquemine, 59340 River West Drive
Starting May 21, 2020
Tuesdays 3 to 5 p.m
Thursdays  8 a.m. to noon