Two Steps to Get Tested at First District Health Unit:

1. Call First District for an appointment: In Minot, testing is done weekday mornings at First District South - call 701.852.1376 for an appointment.  In Bottineau, make an appointment by calling 701.228.3101.

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2. Visit testreg.nd.gov to register with the State lab to get your results
   Before arriving for your appointment, you must be registered. Registration can be done on a computer or mobile device.  Use your full legal name as it appears on your license or passport.  

You should receive your results within 72 hours for PCR tests, and within 2 hours for rapid tests.  Results will be texted or emailed, depending on what you selected during preregistration.  

Testing for Travel - Additional Steps Required

1. You MUST visit the NDDOH Travel page www.health.nd.gov/covidtravel and request a detailed copy of your results.  This should be done as soon as possible after testing. The positive/negative result you receive initially by text or email result does not contain enough information and is not usually accepted for travel.  

2. The test administered for travel is the PCR molecular test.  You can also get a rapid test in the same visit, but that is generally not accepted for travel.

3. If you are required to be tested within 72 hours of airline travel, keep in mind the clock starts ticking when the sample is received in the State lab (usually by 4:00pm on the day of the test).  Be sure you understand the details of the requirements of the country you are traveling to. Test results are slower over the weekend, and it's not possible to guarantee results from a Friday test will be received in time for a Monday flight; you may want to try to book your ticket for later in the week.

4. The NDDOH Travel page Are you about to travel? has other important information about testing for travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cost of the test? 
   The testing is completely free for anyone, regardless of residency or citizenship.

2. Can children be tested at this location? 
   Yes, cooperative children can be tested.

3. Who can be tested?
   Anyone can be tested, as long as they are preregistered.  We do symptomatic, asymptomatic, travel-related, work-required, and other testing, regardless of residency or citizenship.

4. What type of tests are available?
   First District Health Unit offers two types of tests.  The PCR test is a molecular test which must be sent to the State Lab in Bismarck for processing and takes up to 72 hours.  This is the type of test generally required for travel, including entry into Canada.  The rapid antigen test is processed on site, with results in about 2 hours or less.  The rapid test is not generally accepted for travel.

5. Where can I get more information on my test results?
   The State of North Dakota offers more information on COVID-19 test results.  The State's COVID-19 test result line is 701-204-6664 Monday through Saturday from 8am to 7pm. Holidays may affect these times.