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COVID-19 testing
We know that families are concerned about COVID-19 and may have questions about testing.
With nationwide access to testing supplies limited, Children’s is following local, state and national guidance on when to test children. Your child's pediatrician knows them best and will determine if a test is needed. Asymptomatic (displaying no symptoms) patients directly exposed should be tested 5 days or later from exposure to ensure test accuracy.
Children’s Wisconsin Urgent Care and Emergency Room are not offering COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic individuals. (COVID-19 tests may be offered as part of an urgent care or emergency room visit for a sick or injured child, or prior to certain procedures, surgeries or admissions).
Public testing locations:
- In Milwaukee County, free COVID-19 testing for anyone 12-months and older, regardless of symptoms.
- In Waukesha County, COVID-19 testing for all ages in Waukesha County.
- To find additional information about testing locations and process, visit IMPACT 2-1-1 or the Department of Health Services
To help ensure the safety of patients and staff, all kids who are having a surgery or are hospitalized will be tested for COVID-19.
Never hesitate to call your child’s doctor if you have medical questions or concerns. It’s what they are there for.
Reasons for a COVID-19 test
Child has symptoms of COVID-19
Child was exposed to COVID-19
Child's school/sport/club has requested a test
Nationwide access to testing supplies is limited and most organizations, including Children’s, are following local, state and federal guidelines for testing.
Children’s Wisconsin Urgent Care and Emergency Room are not offering COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic individuals. (COVID-19 tests may be offered, as part of an urgent care or emergency room visit for a sick or injured child, or prior to certain procedures, surgeries or admissions.)
Public testing locations:
- In Milwaukee County, free COVID-19 testing for anyone 12-months and older, regardless of symptoms.
- In Waukesha County, COVID-19 testing for all ages in Waukesha County.
- To find additional information about testing locations and process, visit IMPACT 2-1-1 or the Department of Health Services
I want my child tested
Nationwide access to testing supplies is limited and most organizations, including Children’s, are following local, state and federal guidelines for testing.
Children’s Wisconsin Urgent Care and Emergency Room are not offering COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic individuals. (COVID-19 tests may be offered, as part of an urgent care or emergency room visit for a sick or injured child, or prior to certain procedures, surgeries or admissions).
Public testing locations:
- In Milwaukee County, free COVID-19 testing for anyone 12-months and older, regardless of symptoms.
- In Waukesha County, COVID-19 testing for all ages in Waukesha County.
- To find additional information about testing locations and process, visit IMPACT 2-1-1 or the Department of Health Services