Preparing For Your COVID-19 Test
Step #1: Select a Testing Location
Appointments are not required. We have 3 locations that are drive-thru testing. All locations are providing PCR tests. Antigen tests are available to students needing to return to school after testing positive or an exposure. Staff are also able to be antigen tested, however a school ID is required.
Testing Available in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz, Aptos, and Watsonville, Monday-Saturday!
Summer Hours Below (effective June 6, 2022)
All sites will be closed July 2 - 4, 2022
Cabrillo College (Park & Walk Up) - Cabrillo, Parking Lot K, Aptos
Monday - Friday: 9 am – 4 pm
Saturdays: 9 am – 2 pm
San Lorenzo Valley District Office (Park & Walk Up) - 325 Marion Ave, Ben Lomond
Mondays and Wednesdays: 12pm – 4 pm
Santa Cruz County Office of Education Drive-Thru - 399 Encinal St, Santa Cruz
Monday - Friday: 9 am – 4 pm
Saturdays: 9 am – 2 pm
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Drive-Thru - 294 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville
Monday - Friday: 9 am – 4 pm
Saturdays: 9 am – 2 pm
Salud Para La Gente (Park & Walk Up), 204 E Beach St. Watsonville
Monday - Friday: 9 am to 4 pm
Saturdays: 9 am – 2 pm
Santa Cruz County Office of Education Annex
The testing site is at parking lot, entrance is right off of Dubois Street.
Cabrillo College Aptos Campus - Parking lot K
The testing site is at parking lot K, entrance is right off of Soquel Drive. Please park in any space available. Testing is at the canopies
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Office
The testing site is in the back parking lot of the building, near Pacific Coast Charter School entrance.
Salud Para La Gente
The testing site is outside Salud Para La Gente's main entrance. Please park in the back parking lot. Street parking is also available.
Step #2: Register for Inspire Testing Lab
You will only need to register once. Each individual wanting to test will need to register.
Students and staff will need to select their school district and school site on the left side of the panel.
All parents and families will use the community member registration.
After registering, you will be sent a QR code via email and text message. Please save this QR Code. Every time you would like to test, you will need to show this QR code. Please have it accessible when you arrive at the testing site.
Step #3: Arriving at the Testing Site
All COVID-19 tests are nasal swab PCR tests administered by a trained professional. You can request to self-swab.
All testing locations are drive thru, with the exception of Cabrillo.
Please have your individual QR code from step #2 ready when you arrive. The QR code was emailed and texted to you. You will need this QR code every time you test. You are able to test at any location with the QR code.
Step #4: Wait for Test Results
You will receive an email and text message informing you that your COVID-19 test result is available to view. Test results will be available next day.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions on the testing process.