COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 is an immense global challenge, but at UMC, we’re Firm, Not Fearful. We can beat back COVID-19 by using modern resources like vaccines, testing, and accessibility to testing sites whenever we need them. Many of these resources are free to those that need them. So join us in the fight against COVID-19, and let’s make the world a safer place, together.

COVID-19 vaccines are proven to be safe and effective at preventing symptomatic infection of COVID-19. If you have a Primary Care Provider, we advise calling their office to inquire about vaccination, first.

You may also find additional vaccine clinics on the City of Lubbock’s Health Department website: ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/health-department/covid-19/

Need a Primary Care Provider? View a list of UMC Clinics + providers here.

UMC will continue to serve its community by offering testing at the following UMC Clinics:

  • UMC Urgent Care Center at KingsPark
  • UMC I-27 Medical Center
  • UMC Express Care at South Plains Mall
  • UMC Freedom Clinic
  • UMC Orchard Park Family Medicine
  • UMC LakeRidge Medical Center
  • UMC Milwaukee Family Medicine
  • UMC West Wind Primary Health Center
  • UMC Wolfforth Clinic
  • UMC Garza County Health Clinic
  • UMC Idalou Clinic
  • UMC Slaton Clinic

It is recommended to call ahead to make an appointment or to log into waitfromhome.com or the WaitFromHome app on the AppStore or GooglePlay. View contact information for these clinics here. Patients will not be turned away for lack of ability to pay.

If you have a Primary Care Provider, we advise calling their office to inquire about testing, first.

** Patients needing to be tested prior to procedures at UMC, please report to UMC Outpatient Surgery the day of the procedure.**

Questions? Ask our Virtual Assistant below!


Not feeling well? Please consider using the UMC Virtual Visit service on your smartphone, tablet or computer to connect with a UMC provider and receive specific care recommendations.

Information about COVID-19 is rapidly changing. For the most up-to-date news and travel advisories, visit Texas Department of State Health Services and Centers for Disease Control.

UMC is proud to be on the forefront of the fight against COVID-19. Because UMC is blessed with an army of employees providing hope and healing, we have accomplished much in this time, and we know we will be able to add much to this list when this crisis is over:

  • The region’s first UMC COVID-19 Drive Through Screening Clinic, leading the charge in Lubbock, has screened more than 6,000 people.
  • Another first: UMC COVID-19 Call Center (located in Urgent Care Center at UMC) is responding, informing, and helping many through anxious times.
  • UMC Lab is the first to offer IgG COVID Antibody Test, free of charge, for UMC/UMCP employees and first responders on the front lines.
  • The first in Lubbock to use convalescent plasma to treat COVID patients.

COVID-19 Testing at UMC Health System
UMC Health System, as well as UMC clinics, is offering COVID-19 & Antibody Testing. To access and request testing, please contact your primary care provider by phone. Or view a list of our clinics and call ahead to your clinic of choice.

If you believe your situation is an emergency, please don’t hesitate to visit the emergency room. We are also committed to being transparent about the cost of testing. Below is the coronavirus test cost/cash price for uninsured patients:

1686769 SARS-COV 2-COVID 19 AB MULTI STEP (CHEM); SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody Testing, Serum– Cash Price $50

16087635 SARS-COV-2 COVID-19 AMP PRB (VIRO); SARS-CoV-2 PCR Testing, Swab– Cash Price $50

2787635 SARS-COV-2 COVID-19 AMP PRB (POCL); SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Testing, Swab– Cash Price $50

1687635 SARS-COV-2 COVID-19 AMP PRB (REF); SARS-CoV-2 PCR Testing, Swab– Cash Price $50

1630003 SARS-COV-2 COVID-19 AMP PRB HIGH TP (VIRO); SARS-CoV-2 PCR Testing, Swab– Cash Price $50

1600003 SARS-COV-2 COVID-19 AMP PRB HIGH TP (REF); SARS-CoV-2 PCR Testing, Swab– Cash Price $50

2700043 SOFIA SARS AG FIA (POCL); SARS-CoV-2 Antigen, Swab– Cash Price $50

86769COVID-19 Antibody Test$50
87635SARS-COV-2 Amplified Probe$90
U0003SARS-COV-2 POC$125
87428SARSCOV & INF VIR A&B AG$150

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