Testing Sites in Asheville Area
*PCR/Molecular test – Nasal swab – results in 2-3 days
*Rapid tests – Nasal swab – results in 15-30 minutes
COVID-19 testing (both the PCR and rapid tests) is available through UNC Asheville’s Health and Counseling Center for students who 1) have a fever or other COVID symptoms, or 2) have a close contact who is positive for COVID-19. Contact us to schedule your test by calling 828.251.6520. Faculty and staff should consult their health care providers for testing.
It is important to call any location in advance to check the availability of rapid tests.
Health Centers
MAHEC
providing PCR tests
123 Hendersonville Road
(828) 257-4730 and press option #1
Appalachian Health Center
providing PCR tests only
225 Patton Ave., Suite 200
(828) 412-5315
Advent Health
providing PCR tests only
436 New, Airport Rd
(828) 650-7282
The Range Urgent Care (2 locations)
providing PCR tests only
Black Mountain Range Urgent Care
201 NC-9
(828) 820-8266
Asheville Range Urgent Care
674 Merrimon Ave
(828) 412-0327
CVS & Walgreens
Not all CVS locations offer COVID testing, see working list below:
Weaverville CVS
Rapid-Result test
121 Monticello Road (NWC)
(828) 645-5802
Asheville CVS
providing PCR tests only
1080 Hendersonville Road
(828) 274-3631
Asheville CVS
Rapid-Result test
11 River Ridge Drive
(828) 298-6350
Asheville CVS
providing PCR tests only
505 Smokey Park Highway
(828) 667-5457
Asheville CVS
providing PCR tests only
320 New Leicester Highway
(828) 252-2119
Woodfin CVS
providing PCR tests only
471 Weaverville Road
(828) 645-2498
Walgreens
providing PCR tests only
2501 Hendersonville Rd
(800) 925-4733
Mercy Urgent Care
Locations have both PCR and Rapid tests
Weaverville Mercy Urgent Care
61 Weaver Boulevard Suite 106
(828) 210-2121
East Asheville Mercy Urgent Care
1272 Tunnel Road
(828) 210-2121
South Asheville Mercy Urgent Care
1833 Hendersonville Road
(828) 210-2121
West Asheville Mercy Urgent Care
1201 Patton Avenue
(828) 210-2121
FAST MED Urgent Care
Location has both PCR and Rapid tests
160 Hendersonville Rd
(828) 210-2835