COVID-19 INFORMATION
COVID-19 is a contagious respiratory illness that first appeared in 2020. Although symptoms have evolved over time, common signs still include fever, cough, congestion, sore throat, headache, fatigue, and shortness of breath. COVID-19 remains present in our communities, and most people who contract it typically experience mild to moderate symptoms.
Certain groups remain at higher risk for severe health complications, including:
- Individuals aged 60 and older
- Those with chronic medical conditions
- Young children
- People with weakened immune systems
- Pregnant individuals
Please read below for information on testing and vaccines.
Testing & Resources
Appointments are NOT required. Photo ID and current insurance card are required.
1. DRIVE-THRU MOLECULAR COVID-19 TESTING
SVH’s Drive-Thru COVID Testing is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding major holidays. For details on pre-procedural testing conducted in our lab, please call 425-831-2313.
COVID testing is recommended for individuals currently experiencing symptoms, those with direct and unprotected exposure to a confirmed positive case, travelers, or those scheduled for a medical procedure. Test results are typically available within 24-48 hours through MyChart. If you don’t receive your results within 2 days, please call 425-831-2300 and select option 8. For help accessing your results in MyChart, call 425-831-2313.
- Please fill out and bring the registration form.
- Photo ID and current insurance card are required.
- Snoqualmie Valley Hospital uses a Reverse Transcription Helicase-Dependent Amplification (RT-HDA) method for COVID-19 testing.
While most people recognize “PCR” as the first method used by the CDC to identify the SARS-CoV-2 virus, today there are many other types and combinations of molecular testing available. Some examples are Reverse Transcription Helicase-Dependent Amplification test (RT-HDA), real-time PCR (qPCR), reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR), loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), and CRISPR-based diagnostics.
Although each method has its own pros and cons, all molecular testing is highly specific and accurate. Snoqualmie Valley Health uses RT-HDA for multiple reasons including faster turn-around-time, more consistent availability of supplies, and ease of use for consistent and reliable results.
If you have questions about any of the methods used at our laboratory, please feel free to contact us at 425-831-2313.
2. RAPID ANTIGEN TESTING AT SNOQUALMIE RIDGE URGENT CARE
We are conveniently located at the corner of SE Kinsey and Center Boulevard, open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For assistance, call us at 425-831-3800. If you require a molecular test for travel, please visit the drive-through testing site mentioned above.
If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, suspect you’ve been exposed and would like to see a provider for a test, we offer rapid antigen tests at our Urgent Care. We ask that you call prior to arrival so that we can make sure to keep you and other patients safe.
The rapid test delivers accurate positive results in about 15 minutes. If you’re symptomatic and receive a negative result, we can send your sample for confirmatory molecular testing at our lab, which takes 24-48 hours.
ARRIVING FOR YOUR TEST
Turn onto SE 99th St. from Snoqualmie Parkway and take the first right into the main hospital entrance. Follow the signs straight through the roundabout to the back of the hospital, where signs will direct you left toward the testing site.
For the most updated information on Covid-19 vaccine recommendations and where to get a Covid-19 vaccine, please visit www.vaccines.gov.
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital and Urgent Care offering COVID-19 Treatment
Snoqualmie Valley Health offers testing, treatment and follow-up care through the entire COVID-19 experience. Treatments include Paxlovid for high-risk patients ages 12 and up. Most patients over the age of 50 are eligible. You’re welcome to discuss Paxlovid as a treatment option with your provider.
If you need proof of vaccination, please visit the King County COVID vaccination verification page for more information about accessing myIR to print your record or download a QR code. In order to get your second vaccination or booster dose, your vaccination card, or proof of COVID vaccination is required.
If you are unable to drive-through the COVID service center but want to make a vaccine appointment during the week and need transportation, Snoqualmie Valley Transit (SVT) is providing rides to and from the hospital clinic. Contact SVT at 425-888-7001 for information.
Patient Forms
Drive Through Testing Registration Form
TWO OPTIONS FOR COVID TESTING AT SVH
Appointments are NOT required. Photo ID and current insurance card are required for billing purposes.
OPTION 1: DRIVE-THROUGH COVID-19 PCR TESTING AT SVH
The SVH COVID Testing site is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for major holidays. Pre-procedural testing for SVH procedures may be conducted in our lab on the days we are closed. Please call 425-831-2313 for more information.
COVID testing is recommended only for those who are currently experiencing symptoms, or who have had direct and unprotected exposure to a person with a known positive COVID case, as well as those planning to travel or are scheduled for a medical procedure. Results are typically delivered within 24-48 hours, available through MyChart. Test results will not be provided on holidays, or when normal business operations are closed in observance of the holidays. If you have not received your test results within 2 days, please email covidinfo@snoqualmiehospital.org. If you need assistance accessing your results in MyChart, please call 425-831-2313.
- Please fill out the registration form and bring it with you.
- Photo ID and current insurance card are required for billing purposes.
- Snoqualmie Valley Hospital uses a transcriptase PCR test for COVID-19 testing.
OPTION 2: RAPID ANTIGEN TESTING AT SNOQUALMIE RIDGE URGENT CARE
Located at the corner of SE Kinsey and Center Boulevard. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Our number is 425-831-3800. If you need a PCR test for travel, use drive-through testing mentioned above.
If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, suspect you’ve been exposed and would like to see a provider for a test, we are offering rapid antigen tests at our Urgent Care. We ask that you call prior to arrival so that we can make sure to keep you and other patients safe. The rapid test will provide accurate positive test results. If you are, indeed, symptomatic and test negative, we will request a follow-up drive-through appointment at our test site at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital. The rapid test takes about 15 minutes for results. If you need a follow up PCR test at SVH, those results are ready within 24-48 hours of testing.
COVID VACCINES & BOOSTERS AT SVH
We are awaiting the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine and will reopen appointments once delivered.
Appointments ARE required. ID and proof of vaccines, or vaccination cards, are required for all boosters. The COVID Barn is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, closed for lunch from 12:15-1 p.m. daily. The Barn is also closed on major holidays. To make an appointment, please use the COVID-19 Vaccination Online Schedule.
Covid Vaccine and Booster Eligibility
SVH offers vaccines and boosters (to those who qualify) to everyone age 6 months and older.
Need proof of vaccination?
If you need proof of vaccination, please visit the King County COVID vaccination verification page for more information about accessing myIR to print your record or download a QR code. In order to get your second vaccination or booster dose, your vaccination card, or proof of COVID vaccination is required.
COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters for Children & Teens
SVH provides vaccines and boosters for children who are ages 6 months and older. Seattle & King County Public Health developed an informational page just for Children and Teens.
SVH is following King County’s protocols for Minor Consent. The minor consent form can be found here and on the SOLV Scheduler. For more information, please see King County’s COVID-19 Vaccination page for children and teens.
Pediatric boosters are available in the drive-thru COVID Barn during normal Barn hours, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Parents can also make appointments in the COVID Barn by using this schedule. When arriving at the Barn, parents will need to have their children prepared by having their upper thigh accessible for our COVID Team in order to administer the booster.
The COVID Team will host Pediatric COVID Pop-Up Clinics inside the hospital on the first and third Fridays of each month BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
To make an appointment, please use this Solv schedule. If your child is receiving their booster, a vaccination card, or proof of vaccine, is required.
COVID TREATMENT AT SVH & URGENT CARE
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital and Urgent Care offering COVID-19 treatments through new COVIDRx Program
Snoqualmie Valley Health now has COVIDRx, a full-service COVID program that connects a patient to testing, treatment and follow-up care through the entire COVID experience. It begins with Rapid Antigen testing at Snoqualmie Ridge Urgent Care, follow up tests and the options for treatment if you’re an at-risk patient. It’s our way of caring for our community, understanding each person and each infection is different. Treatments include the new five-day oral treatment, Paxlovid.
Contact Information
General COVID-19 Information
info@snoqualmiehospital.org
Test Results
covidinfo@snoqualmiehospital.org
SVH COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination
9801 Frontier Avenue SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065