COVID-19 testing is no longer required for any member of the NYU community but remains available to those who have symptoms, were exposed to COVID-19, or want to take a discretionary test.

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Updated: November 1

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BioReference Testing

Indicated Testing

Regardless of vaccination status, indicated testing is expected of all students, faculty, and employees who:

  • Have symptoms of COVID-19; or
  • Have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

Anyone who meets the criteria above should follow the instructions for individuals who have symptoms or were exposed to COVID-19. Testing must be done within a specific time frame to produce reliable results.

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Discretionary Testing

Discretionary testing is open to all students, faculty, and employees who wish to take a COVID-19 test. Optimally, it should be used by individuals who were recently in a higher transmission setting.

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How to Get Tested

NYU offers rapid PCR testing for students, faculty, and staff at the BioReference testing site on campus.

BioReference Testing Site

Get a rapid PCR test at the on-campus testing site

As of November 1, the University is no longer distributing or collecting Binx test kits. If you already have a Binx kit, you can follow these instructions to mail it back to the lab directly.

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Monitoring Our Testing Protocol

We will monitor test results for any uptick that might necessitate a change in campus protocol or a need to increase the level of testing.

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Need Help?

For help with getting tested, your patient portal, and results:

For questions about NYU's testing protocols:

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