Test result times depend on the type of test you’ve taken and where you took the test: Tests administered on-site by a provider may have results available in less than an hour Rapid at-home tests give results in minutes (though the exact time varies by test brand) Other tests, like PCR collection kits, must go to a lab. Results may take a few hours to a few days.   When you get tested, talk with the provider or lab about how long it will take to get your results.