Birchmount COVID-19 Assessment Centre

I got there early enough for my test. I did not have to wait too long. SHN service was great and very friendly service from the staff. Queue was orderly, priority was given to surgery patients,staff, seniors and kids. I got my results in 2days. Parking is limited and you will have to pay.

I pre-registered online and I'm not sure if that did anything.

I waited in like for approx 2.5hrs (close to 3) and the swab was really quick, before heading in for the test, you're asked a couple questions and get your pulse/temperature taken.

I went on a Friday around 240pm and left at 5pm. Just go as early as possible to avoid the lineups, but you really never know how busy it'll be, so dress warm especially since it's started to get colder.

As for results, you're given a website to go check your results, I was told approx 3-5 days.

Arrived around 9:45am and joined the lined. The security/patrol person came over and had us join the line for children. The first line is to get registered and general screening done in the first trailer. Once this is done you move to another line where the second trailer is and this is where you get the test done.

I had my daughter with me who I have nervous to bring but had told her it tickled a little bit. The nurse had her sit in my lap and did her test first. I did mine right after. When I asked her how it was for her she said it was "good" but it didn't tickle. She was brave.

All in all it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Wanted to post a review/my experience for reference if anyone is thinking of going in soon.

I went to get tested on Wednesday Sept 16 at 12:10pm, waited in line until ~3pm (approx. 3 hours long). I got my results on the website Friday at 10am.

I thought the wait was really long, as you're just baking in the sun and there's nowhere to sit. They do let elderly (over 65) go first priority though. With COVID cases going up, the testing process is definitely getting longer and tests are slower coming out too I believe.

It wasn't a great experience but I think that's more due to Wave 2 and the province not being prepared enough.

Birchmount Covid19 assessment/testing site was very organized and efficient. Lines ups went by quickly as the staff are very professional and organized. Security was very helpful with social distancing spacing; ensuring we had our health cards out so the line would go faster and answered many questions. I observed the elderly, people with disabilities and children were treated so patiently and with care. There were washrooms on site that were clean and monitored. Children got stickers, the staff treated them with care. This location was amazing!
It’s a new learning curve with the testing especially now as children are back at school. I am so proud at the Province for making this Scarborough site run so smoothly! I wanted to recognize amazing staff at this site during the time I was there: Dr Devon; Security Stefan and Antellio; Michelle; Chrystal; Lynda; Rosalynda and all the patient staff at the Birchmount Covid19 assessment site. I would highly recommend this site for expeditious testing.