COVID-19 Saliva Testing for Community Members

Updated May 16, 2022

In partnership with SHIELD Illinois, the UIS COVID-19 saliva testing site offers free COVID-19 tests to the public.

Testing hours/location

Hours as of May 16:

  • Mondays: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m. to Noon
  • Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to Noon
  • Thursdays-Sundays: Closed
  • Location: Public Affairs Center (PAC) Lower Level
  • Visitor parking is located near the PAC, is available in Lots D or C-North (see overhead map of campus). Please pay for parking at the meter stations.

To pre-register visit the SHIELD testing website and use agency code “df5brbrj” when creating an account.

Please note:

  • All samples will be sent to a Springfield lab, with results sent to each individual tester or their guardian within 18 hours.
  • There is no age limit to participate in SHIELD testing; however, because of the smaller collection tubes used by SHIELD, younger children may require more time to deposit their sample. If you are bringing a minor to test, please follow these directions (PDF) to create a family account.
  • All visitors must wear a mask as they enter and leave the testing site.
  • Testers are not to eat, drink, use tobacco, brush their teeth, or use mouthwash 60 minutes prior to submitting a sample.

We strongly encourage community members to make a testing appointment before they visit UIS by pre-registering. Visit the SHIELD testing website and enter agency code “df5brbrj” when creating an account..

SHIELD Illinois Registration Instructions:

Community members will receive test results directly to their testing portal within 12-18 hours of testing, accessible via a web browser.