Myrtue Medical Center's COVID-19 Testing

As we continue to see COVID-19 cases on the rise nationally, the testing supplies are also impacted and affected. Currently, there is a nationwide shortage in rapid COVID-19 tests (results are provided within an hour). This shortage influences the availability of rapid COVID-19 test for our facility. Therefore, Myrtue is saving the rapid COVID-19 tests for those who have severe presenting symptoms and illness or possible hospitalization.

Testing at Myrtue Medical Center

• The Harlan Clinic and our drive-thru offer COVID-19 Testing. Appointments can be scheduled by calling centralized scheduling at 1-833-662-2273 or 712-755-4516. For Saturday appointments in the Harlan Clinic, please call 712-755-5130. All testing needs a physician referral.

Appointments in the Harlan Clinic are available from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Monday – Thursday), 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Friday), and 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Saturday).

• Appointments in the drive-thru clinic is 3:00 PM -4:00 PM (Monday – Friday). Drive-thru testing is for people who need to be tested prior to travel, prior to a procedure, or who are mildly ill. These tests will be offered by appointment and provider referral by calling 1-833—662-2273 or 712-755-4516. Currently, results will typically take 48 to 72 hours.

Additional testing

• Myrtue Medical Center’s Public Health offers free home testing kits. These tests can be picked up from Public Health at 2712 12th St, Harlan, IA 51537, 712-755-4308. The home tests are a saliva-based test, and results are typically available 48 hours after it is received by the state.