Drive-Thru Testing
A printed lab order is required for COVID-19 at the drive-thru location, if you do not have a lab order find out how to get one in our appointments section: Appointments for COVID-19 Symptoms.
COVID-19 PCR (Nasal Swab) Drive-thru
COVID-19 Testing with a Medical Lab Order
COVID-19 PCR (nasal swab) testing is available for adults and children with a medical lab order. Tests are performed on a first come, first served basis with a lab order.
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 6-10 a.m. until further notice (Closed Sundays)
Location: Back parking lot between the Hometown Health building and Renown South Meadows Medical Center
Remember to bring your printed medical lab order, your ID (driver’s license), insurance card, and wear a mask.
While being tested, please put your vehicle in park, turn off the motor and apply the parking brake.
For more information, please call 775-982-5000.

COVID-19 Testing for Renown Surgery Patients
By appointment only.
Before receiving surgery at Renown Health, all patients are required to take a COVID-19 test. There is a separate drive-thru testing area for Renown Health surgical patients. Please call 775-982-3993 to schedule your pre-admit appointment along with your COVID-19 test prior to surgery.
Location: Renown South Meadows Medical Center Visitor Entrance (near the Emergency Entrance), 10101 Double R Blvd., 89521
Be sure to bring your ID (driver’s license), insurance card and wear a mask. When you arrive, remain in your car and pull forward when an employee signals you. While being tested, please put your vehicle in park, turn off the motor and apply the parking brake.
Please complete your test fewer than 7 days and more than 48 hours prior to surgery. After testing, please self-isolate until your surgery.
It is very important to call 775-982-3993, option #1, option #1, if you need to cancel your appointment. Every appointment matters every day, but even more importantly during these challenging times.
For more information, please call 775-982-3993, option #1, option #1.

Driving Directions
Northbound US 395/I-580
- Drive north on US 395/I-580.
- Exit at South Meadows Pkwy. and turn right.
- Turn right onto Double R. Blvd.
- For Medical Lab Order Testing: Turn right into the first Hometown Health driveway, following signs toward the testing area.
- For Surgical Patient Testing: Turn right into the driveway next to the Renown South Meadows Emergency Room entrance.
Southbound US 395/I-580
- Drive south on US 395/I-580
- Exit at South Meadows Pkwy. and turn left.
- Turn right onto Double R. Blvd.
- For Medical Lab Order Testing: Turn right into the first Hometown Health driveway, following signs toward the testing area.
- For Surgical Patient Testing: Turn Right into the driveway next to the Renown South Meadows Emergency Room entrance.