Update to asymptomatic coronavirus testing sites across Ayrshire
The centres are for people without symptoms.
Last updated 22nd Mar 2021
People without coronavirus symptoms in Ayrshire can go and get a test at six sites over the next two weeks.
The community testing initiativeaims to drive down local COVID-19 rates and transmission by identifying positive cases more quickly, as people can spread the virus to others before symptoms appear.
Ayrshire residents who don’t have any of the three COVID-19 symptoms (a new continuous cough, high temperature, loss or change in sense of taste or smell) are encouraged to get tested.
Lynne McNiven, Director of Public Health for NHS Ayrshire & Arran, explains: “Testing will help us to identify more cases of the virus and give us all a better chance of stopping it from spreading.
“It is important that you are tested regularly, particularly if you are a key worker and must attend work. These centres are there to be used as regularly as you need to. Make sure you check the website regularly so you know when we are in your area.
”Please remember also, even if you have been vaccinated, it is still important that you get tested regularly.”
There is no need to book and testing is available from the following locations seven days a week from 10am to 6pm:
EAST AYRSHIRE
From Friday 12 March until Thursday 25 March: Boswell Centre, Well Rd, Auchinleck, Cumnock KA18 2LA
From Friday 26 March until Sunday 28 March: 38 Ayr Road, Dalmellington, East Ayrshire KA6 7SJ
From Tuesday 30 March until Monday 5 April: 38 Ayr Road, Dalmellington, East Ayrshire KA6 7SJ
From Wednesday 7 April until Thursday 8 April: 38 Ayr Road, Dalmellington, East Ayrshire KA6 7SJ
NORTH AYRSHIRE
From Thursday 18 March until Wednesday 24 March: Brisbane Centre, Bath Street, Largs KA30 8BL
From Thursday 25 March until Wednesday 7 April: Unit 24, Bridgegate, Irvine, KA12 8BJ
SOUTH AYRSHIRE
From Monday 22 February until Sunday 21 March: Prestwick Community Centre, 50 Caerlaverock Road, Prestwick KA9 1HP
From Monday 22 March until Sunday 4 April: Troon Concert Hall, Municipal Building, South Beach, Troon KA10 6EF
These sites are only for people without symptoms. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, or anyone who has been identified as a close contact, should book a test in the usual way via nhsinform.scot or by calling 0800 028 2816.
Residents will be tested using lateral flow devices, which can give people their results in around 45 minutes. Any positive cases will then be confirmed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test.
Further advice and information on what support is available for people who need to self-isolate is available from nhsinform.scot.