Getting Tested for COVID-19

Find out where to get your COVID-19 test in the Bangor area. Below is a list of local testing sites and details about how to arrange your testing.

  • Remember that testing volumes can cause delays in scheduling tests and in receiving results.
  • Please make sure you plan ahead if and when you need to be tested.
  • If you are exposed to a confirmed positive COVID-19 individual within 6 feet or less for 15 minutes or more over a 24 hour period with or without a mask, quarantine until you can take a test.
  •  If you take a test because of possible exposure to COVID-19, make plans for quarantining while you wait for test results.

Keep in mind that test results are most accurate five days after you’ve been exposed to COVID-19.  If you are tested too early, or too late, your test results may not be accurate and if not in quarantine, you could be unknowingly spreading the virus.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

721 Maine Avenue, Bangor ME 04401
Schedule a test at: northernlighthealth.org/testing

Northern Light Pharmacy

210 State St., Bangor, ME 04401

Schedule a test at: www.northernlighthealth.org/testing

PCHC Adult Wellness Center

1068 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401

To schedule a test, call: 207/404-8000

PCHC Brewer Community Health Center

735 Wilson St, Brewer, ME 04412

To schedule a test, call: 207/404-8000

PCHC Helen Hunt Health Center

242 Brunswick St, Old Town, ME 04468

To schedule a test, call: 207/404-8000

PCHC Penobscot Pediatrics

6 Telcom Drive, Bangor ME 04401
To schedule a test, call: (207) 947-0147

Convenient MD

543 Broadway, Bangor
To schedule a test, call: (833) 263-0131

Walgreens

566 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401

To schedule a test, go to: walgreens.com/covid

Walgreens

706 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401

To schedule a test go to: walgreens.com/covid

Walgreens

302 Main St, Old Town, ME 04468

To schedule a test, go to: walgreens.com/covid

Walgreens

437 Wilson St, Brewer, ME 04412

To schedule a test, go to: walgreens.com/covid

Husson University

1 College Circle, Bangor ME 04401

Testing not available to the public. Scheduled by Husson staff.
Organization
Tests per Day
Doctor’s Appointment Required
Cost
Method of Payment
Student/Staff Only
Criteria
Type of Tests
Wait Time Until Test
Test Results
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
340
No
Billed to patient or patient’s insurance or free as a state testing site.
Billed
No
Symptomatic or Asymptomatic Individuals
PCR
Same Day, limits on asymptomatic tests available, individuals can see next available time on website.
1-7 days dependent on capacity and reason for testing.
Northern Light Pharmacy
50
No
$25 collection fee and sending laboratory bills patient’s insurance.
Cash, credit, debit, and billed.
No
Asymptomatic Individuals
PCR
Next available opening on website.
2-3 days
PCHC Adult Wellness Center
175
No
Free
N/A
No
Symptomatic or Asymptomatic Individuals
PCR
Within 24 hours
5-7 days
PCHC Brewer Community Health Center
175
No
Free
N/A
No
Symptomatic or Asymptomatic Individuals
PCR
Within 24 hours
5-7 days
PCHC Helen Hunt Health Center
175
No
Free
N/A
No
Symptomatic or Asymptomatic Individuals
PCR
Within 24 hours
5-7 days
PCHC Penobscot Pediatrics
25
No
Free
N/A
No
Symptomatic or Asymptomatic Individuals
PCR
Within 24 hours
5-7 days
Convenient MD
100
Yes, unless patient is an occupational health client.
Provider appointment plus testing dependent on patient’s insurance coverage.
Cash, credit, debit, and billed.
NO
Symptomatic or Asymptomatic Individuals
Quidel POC or PCR
Depends on availability. Call to schedule a test.
15 min/2-5 days
Walgreens
50
No
Free
N/A
No
Symptomatic or Asymptomatic Individuals
Binax Now POC Antigen
Within hours
1 day
Walgreens
50
No
Free
N/A
No
Symptomatic or Asymptomatic Individuals
Binax Now POC Antigen
Opens 11/20/2020
1 day
Walgreens
50
No
Free
N/A
No
Symptomatic or Asymptomatic Individuals
Binax Now POC Antigen
Opens 11/20/2020
1 day
Walgreens
50
No
Free
N/A
No
Symptomatic or Asymptomatic Individuals
Binax Now POC Antigen
Opens 11/20/2020
1 day
Husson University
400
No
Free
N/A
Yes
Asymptomatic Individuals
Broad-PCR
Faculty, staff and students Husson schedule.
1 day

Testing site information is updated regularly and new sites will be added as information becomes available. If you have questions about getting a test, contact your healthcare provider.

Transportation Concerns? For those who cannot drive or do not have a reliable vehicle to visit a testing site, Penquis Transportation Services can help. Penquis Lynx provides a variety of transportation throughout the Penobscot and Piscataquis counties at no cost or for a small fee.

For more information please call 973-3695 or email lynx@penquis.org.