Free COVID-19 testing is available at several locations in Columbia, South Carolina, during this week of October 2025. Key options include:
The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) coordinates ongoing free community-based testing, including at its main facility located at 2600 Bull St, Columbia, SC 29201, as well as a mapped list of additional testing centers around Columbia.
The MinuteClinic inside CVS Pharmacy locations on Assembly St and Sunset Blvd offer COVID-19 rapid and PCR testing, though some options may require payment, so inquire directly about free testing eligibility.
CareSouth Carolina continues to provide free PCR COVID-19 testing; check for pop-up or mobile unit events in the Columbia area by reviewing their online calendar.
Prisma Health and Colonial Family Practice locations offer community testing; hours vary, so check their websites for schedules and whether free testing is available this week.
Free self-testing kits are still accessible through DHEC and select community providers. Visit the DHEC testing site map online or call ahead to confirm walk-in or drive-thru eligibility.
All testing sites generally request basic personal information. For the latest specifics and real-time hours, consult the DHEC site map or the location’s website before visiting.
SOURCES
[1](https://scha.org/initiatives/emergency-preparedness/covid-19/updates/)
[2](https://www.solvhealth.com/sc/c/columbia-sc-srv-covid-testing)
[3](https://www.caresouth-carolina.com/covid19)
[4](https://prismahealth.org/covid-19)
[5](https://www.sehdph.org/covid-19/where-and-when-can-i-receive-free-covid-19-testing/)
