Two Steps to Getting Tested at First District Health Unit:

1. Call 701.852.1376 for an appointment
   Testing is done Monday-Friday, 8:30 - 10:30 at First District South

2. Visit testreg.nd.gov to pre-register with the State lab
   Before arriving for your appointment, you must pre-registered.  Preregistration 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 in 48-72 hours.  Results will be texted or emailed, depending on what you selected during preregistration.

Testing for Travel - Special Considerations

1. You MUST visit the NDDOH Travel page www.health.nd.gov/covidtravel to request a detailed copy of your results.  This should be done as soon as possible after testing. The inital text or email notification indicates whether the test is positive or negative, but does not contain enough information for travel.  

2. The test administered is the PCR molecular test, and meets the travel requirements for most destinations.

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 collected.  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, so 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. Can I get a rapid test?
   First District Health Unit only offers the PCR test, which must be sent to the State Lab in Bismarck for processing and takes 48 - 72 hours.  For rapid antigen testing, contact Trinity Health at (701) 857-7817.

5. Where can I get more information on my test results?
   The State of North Dakota offers more information on COVID-19 test results.