Student COVID-19 Testing Sites
Free COVID Tests are available to students and staff of The Los Angeles Film School.
February 2, 2022
Hello Los Angeles Film School Family,
Latest Information on Rapid/PCR Testing on Ivar:
1. Effective Thursday, February 3rd, the Hours of Operation are changing to 8 AM – 4 PM.
2. Both Rapid tests and PCR tests are being performed, so it may take longer than originally expected.
WALK-UP SIDE-WALK COVID TESTING
Location: Ivar (between Sunset and Selma)
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM
Test Expiration Date: Test results are valid for 5 days, from the day of testing
Plum Testing’s Process:
1. You will need to park your car and then walk over to Ivar (between Sunset and Selma).
2. Prior to walking up for your test, complete and submit this [Form Here].
a. The video is available [Watch Video Here]. Please complete and submit the attached form before driving up for your test.
b. To fill out the form:
i. The first page is where you submit your personal information, upload your drivers’ license and sign. This information is confidential it is not sold or seen by anyone other than those processing your test.
ii. The second page asks if you have insurance. If you do have insurance, please upload a copy of your insurance ID card and click submit.
iii. Your Form is now complete.
3. The test will be monitored and managed by a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
4. Once you take the test, please leave the area to wait for your test result.
5. When the result is received, the CNA will send you your result via email, the average wait time is 7 to 15 minutes.
The L.A. Film School Process:
6. With a negative result, please UPLOAD your result to the Student Connect Site.
7. The test result will be approved, and you will have access to the campus.
8. Should your test be positive, please return home and call your instructor.
For those of you that have been fully Vaccinated, you do not need to do weekly testing. Though, please upload your Proof of Vaccination Card to the Student Connect Site before going to Campus. Further information is provided to you via your LAFS email and the Student Connect Site.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as this new system gets going.
Sincerely,
The Los Angeles Film School
Other testing Sites: Two of the best options are through LA County and Walgreens.
- PCR test detects the virus that causes COVID-19.
- 3 types of tests are being offered: nose, mouth and throat.
- It typically takes between 24 to 48 hours to receive your test results. You will be notified by email, text, phone call, and in some cases by mail, depending on the site. It is very important that you provide accurate and complete information when registering. LA County will use this information to contact you with your test results.
- There are two labs and the turnaround time on the test results depends on location and the lab used.
- 24 to 48-hour turnaround to receive your test results.
January 13, 2022
Hello Students,
If you are planning to take advantage of the on-site campus testing tomorrow, please read on. To expedite the process, please submit this form in advance of arriving to campus and note the 6-digit number you receive. The lab will use this number to identify you and send your results. https://medlabonlineportal.com/zCovidTest.aspx?org=738
NEW: With the surge in testing around the country, we inevitably expect delays in the turnaround time of our results. Please be aware that your test results taken on Friday could come back as late as Tuesday or even Wednesday of next week. If you are testing weekly in compliance with our COVID policy and do not get your test results back in time for a scheduled in-person class, please remember you have another option:
- Free testing sites found at: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate our way through these new testing challenges.
Sincerely,
The Los Angeles Film School
January 20, 2022
Hello Los Angeles Film School Family,
If you plan to take advantage of the on-site campus testing tomorrow, Friday, January 21, 2022, please review the following.
The video is available [Watch Video Here]. Please complete and submit the attached form before driving up for your test.
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 6353 Rooftop parking located on IVAR St. Then entrance is on Ivar at the corner of Ivar and Selma.
This form will be open for submissions after 10 PM tonight, 1/20/22.
How to fill out your form before you arrive:
The first page is where you submit your personal information, upload your drivers’ license and sign. This information is confidential it is not sold or seen by anyone other than those processing your test.
The second page asks if you have insurance. If you do have insurance, please upload a copy of your insurance ID card and click submit.
Your form is now complete.
Sincerely,
The Los Angeles Film School
