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News | April 11, 2022

Free At-Home COVID Test Kits Available

Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River has free at-home COVID test kits available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Each I.D. card holder is eligible to receive up to eight test kits per month. Make arrangements to pick up your test through our drive-thru COVID clinic by calling 301-342-2684.
 
All U.S. households are also eligible to receive eight free at-home tests (two sets of four) from the federal government. Order yours at https://www.covidtests.gov.
 
If you test positive for COVID-19 using a home test, be sure to contact us (or your healthcare provider) to report your results so that your healthcare record can be updated and so that you can receive self-care and treatment options. You can submit your results by:

  • TRICARE Online securing messaging
  • Phone call to your healthcare team
  • Military hospital or clinic appointment line (855-227-6331)
  • Virtual appointment
Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!