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Tulsa International Airport opens the first on-site COVID testing lab in the nation

TULSA, Okla. — Not a single airport in the country had an on-site COVID testing lab, until now.

Tulsa International Airport has opened its COVID-19 testing lab, allowing travelers to check for the virus while inside the airport.

“The testing site at Tulsa International Airport is the first to be a moderate complexity certified lab by CLIA,” said Alpha Medical Laboratory Vice President Nathan Gates. “Most other airports are set up as specimen collection and then they drive it off to a lab site.”

The on-site lab means the airport can offer standard 24-48 hour PCR tests and offer speedy results.

“The other type of platform that we will have available for the passenger is on-site PCR testing available within 45 minutes plus some clerical uploading time,” Gates said.

The COVID-19 PCR test will cost $135, the rapid antigen test will cost $70, the antibody test will cost $75, and a complete respiratory panel including the PCR test will cost $185.

Payment must be provided prior to specimen collection in the form of a card or cash.

Passengers with health insurance can submit their lab tests to their insurance for possible reimbursement.

If you’d like to book an appointment, click here.

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