Community Antigen Testing
Asymptomatic testing available to all
Thanks to a unique partnership between UW System and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Eau Claire is continuing to offer free antigen testing to asymptomatic members of the Eau Claire community (age 5 and older).
By using painless nasal swabs, we can identify people who may not know they are positive and quickly get them quarantined so they don’t spread the virus. Everyone is encouraged to register online to be tested as soon as possible and to continue asymptomatic testing as often as desired. The test is painless, easy and will help us keep everyone safer.
Testing sites and times
Last updated Jan. 20, 2022
Eau Claire Campus: Hilltop Lounge
Location
Hilltop Lounge: 15 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Testing dates and times
- 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
- 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays
Registration
Registration is required. Please sign up for an appointment here: UWEC.vivi.healthcare (select "Community or UW Subcontractor" button).
Register for community antigen testing
Test results
Visit portal.uwec.vivi.healthcare to view your antigen/PCR test results.
Appointment details
- This site includes antigen testing and an immediate, confirming PCR test in line with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' existing protocol for anyone testing positive. Testing will take only about 30 minutes. The testing is intended to identify asymptomatic individuals who are positive for COVID-19 and are at risk of spreading the virus unknowingly.
- Individuals are asked to bring a smartphone capable of accessing their email account when they visit Hilltop Lookout for a scheduled test.
- Please plan to enter the facility through the westside doors and follow the testing signage.
Parking information
- You may park in the Circle Towers Lot during clinic testing hours.
- There are 21 stalls noted in green that are available.
- Permits are not required to park in the green stalls.
- Vehicles parked in the green stalls should only be parked for 30 minutes.
- Tickets will be issued to those who are parked longer than 60 minutes.
- If all 21 green stalls are in use, please park in AMP Timed Parking and purchase time. These stalls are noted in blue.
- Please do not park in the two purple stalls as those are reserved for the Hall Directors.
- If you park on any city street near the university, please follow city and campus parking signs. All other campus regulations apply and are being enforced.
- Please utilize Eau Claire transit or walk to Hilltop, if possible, as parking is very limited.
Barron Campus: Student Center
Community testing is no longer available as of April 27th, 2022.
UWEC student, faculty and staff testing
If you are a UWEC student, faculty or staff member, click here for antigen and COVID-19 testing information.
Understanding your rapid antigen test results
To best understand what your rapid antigen test results mean, you must first determine if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
These include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body ache
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you have:
No symptoms, negative rapid antigen test result
If you do not have symptoms, and your rapid antigen test result is negative:
You most likely do not have COVID-19 at this time. This test did not detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, when your specimen was collected.
However, you still may be an asymptomatic carrier or acquire the virus later. If you are a close contact of someone with COVID, you need to complete your quarantine. If you are not in quarantine, continue physical distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands frequently.
Symptoms, negative rapid antigen test result
If you have symptoms, and your rapid antigen test result is negative:
You may still be infected with SARS-CoV-2. Get a confirmatory test today. PCR testing is located in the Alumni Room 350 Davies. Results may take up to four days.
While waiting for these results, isolate at home, monitor symptoms and stay in touch with your doctor. If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately. Isolation means that you do not go to work, school or public areas; remain in a separate room in your home and use a separate bathroom if possible; don’t share personal items; and follow all standard safety protocols.
No symptoms, positive rapid antigen test result
If you do not have symptoms, and your rapid antigen test result is positive:
Get a confirmatory test today. Results may take up to four days.
While waiting for these results, isolate at home, monitor symptoms and stay in touch with your doctor. If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately. Isolation means that you do not go to work, school or public areas; remain in a separate room in your home and use a separate bathroom if possible; don’t share personal items; and follow all standard safety protocols.
Symptoms, positive rapid antigen test result
You have symptoms, and your rapid antigen test result is positive:
You are infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. You should isolate at home except to get medical care if your symptoms worsen.
Stay in touch with your doctor and monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately. Isolation means that you do not go to work, school or public areas; remain in a separate room in your home and use a separate bathroom if possible; don’t share personal items; and follow all standard safety protocols.
Indeterminate rapid antigen test result
Your rapid antigen test result is indeterminate:
There was an error with your test, and we need to repeat it. Please get retested.
Questions?
If you have any questions, be sure to follow up with your health care provider. You may also contact Wisconsin Health Connect at wihealthconnect.com and receive a call back from a nurse within 24 hours.