On-Campus Testing
On-campus COVID-19 testing is available to Simpson students, staff, and faculty. Testing takes place at the Campus Services building (410 N 1st St.), located across the street from Station Square. Routine testing is administered Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. You do not need to make an appointment. However, if these days and times do not work for you, please email healthservices@simpson.edu to make an appointment. Testing instructions are new, so please follow the directions below.
- Download the Navica App on your smartphone. The NAVICA app can be downloaded from the App Store [Apple devices] and the Google Play Store [Android devices].
- Create an account. The primary use is “University or College.”
- Use your Simpson address: 701 N. C Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125
- At the time of the test, you will click “I am at a Test Site,” then “Display Navica ID” to display the QR code. You will use this code every time you test with Health Services. You must have a QR code for testing
Off-Campus Testing Options
| COVID-19 Testing Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| OPTION | COST | RESULT TIMELINE | CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Your healthcare provider | Billed to insurance | Two to three days | |
|
MercyOne Indianola |
Billed to insurance | Two to three days | 515.961.8448 |
| TestIowa.com | Free | Two to three days | testiowa.com |
| Walgreens | $129 | Up to 72 hours | walgreens.com |
| Hy-Vee | Free | 72 hours | doineedacovid19test.com |
| Doctor's Now | $170 | Rapid testing | doctorsnow.com |
| Health Gauge | $80 | Rapid testing | hgscreenings.com |
*If you test positive from an off-campus test, please notify the correct office of your positive test. Students, please notify healthservices@simpson.edu. Employees, notify mimi.bartley@simpson.edu.