3 1/2 Hour Wait at Archdale Drive up Testing Site

Posted in: Madison Park

I had preregistered for a covid test on Tuesday.  They were shut down Wednesday due to bad weather forecast.  I had signed up ahead for today.    Hours of operation were 10 am to 2 pm.     I never heard back.   Apparently they should send you a verification number, but if you call the number provided when you sign up it says no appointment needed just show up during the hours advertised.  

 

The entire site was being ran on paper with no computers etc.   Pretty much 3 people.   Most of the wait 2 were writing up patient info and putting the form on the car.  The 3rd person was doing the test.  They do the swabbing.  Not a self swab site.

 

I understand CVS is pretty much no waiting, but you can't get any openings.  BOOKED SOLID!  

 

The line was out on South Blvd. when I joined it at 11:30 am. I had gone by earlier but there was nothing set up and I was not even sure it would open.   

 

Around noon a car zips in the exit of the parking lot and a lady jumps out and starts moving cars around to snake them in the lot to help with the South Blvd. back up.   She also had them move the tent, table and supplies to a new place near the exit of the parking lot.  So that took up more time. 

 

That said it took until just after 3 pm to get my test done.   Then add on top it is a long wait test!  

 

This is a NCDHHS Covid Free Test site location.

 

They will have others at the same location.   Just be preparred for a very long wait.  Bring a book or something to do.   

 

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Here is a true but important tip.   At hour 3 a young black male came across the parking lot yellling something.   As he neared me he yelled Hey You!   I looked toward him.   He said all you have to do is drink Acohol and it kills IT!  

 

:)    

 

Anyway it did make me SMILE!   

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