Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
NEW ORLEANS – Starting Monday, April 13, Ochsner Health Center – Lake Terrace (located at 1532 Robert E Lee Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122) will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ochsner to enhance access for residents of New Orleans and the surrounding communities. The frequency of testing will be evaluated based on community need on a week-by-week basis.
Drive-thru testing will be available to residents of New Orleans and the surrounding communities who are symptomatic from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., or until the day’s allotted tests have been administered. Local residents who have received a physician’s order for COVID-19 testing will have a scheduled appointment from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Please see below for specific guidance on drive-thru testing available at this location:
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Testing will be available for local residents experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (ex: fever, cough, shortness of breath)
• Residents will need to provide a valid state ID or driver’s license and insurance card. NOTE: There will be no out-of-pocket costs for those seeking a test and no one will be turned away based on their insurance status.
• Testing will be limited and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. It is recommended that residents follow other steps first (outlined further in the press release) before showing up at the drive-thru testing site.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Testing will be available for local residents who have been evaluated by an Ochsner physician through a virtual visit and have a scheduled appointment.
• A physician’s order will be required.
• Patients will be given a scheduled appointment time.
• Residents will need to provide a valid state ID or driver’s license and insurance card.
Ochsner Health Center – Lake Terrace is located on the corner of Paris Avenue and Robert E. Lee. Residents should enter the drive-thru testing location through the Robert E. Lee entrance. Patients will remain in their vehicles for testing, and an Ochsner provider will contact the patient with the results once they become available.
Patients and caregivers are reminded to follow the steps below should they have symptoms or concerns about COVID-19 before going to an emergency department, clinic or drive-thru testing site:
For up-to-date information and resources on COVID-19, visit www.ochsner.org/coronavirus.
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About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.