Testing Protocols

On March 17, 2023 the testing centers on the Boston, Medford/Somerville, and SMFA campuses will close, and close contact testing will no longer be provided. 

Faculty and staff without a PCP can speak with a clinician at Tufts Occupational Health Services (Tufts OHS) on the Boston Health Sciences, Grafton, or Medford/Somerville campus by calling 617-627-6500 or emailing occupationalhealth@tufts.edu. 

Students should contact the following health centers on their campus to schedule an appointment for symptom evaluation and/or symptomatic testing:

Boston Health Sciences Campus

Center for Collegiate Wellness at Tufts Medical Center: (p) 617-636-6006. If the Center is closed, visit your PCP or local urgent care clinic.

Grafton Campus

Health Service, 200 Westboro Road, Ground Floor Room 013, Grafton: (p) 508-887-4300. If the office is closed, visit your PCP or local urgent care clinic.

Medford/Somerville & SMFA Campuses

Health Service, 124 Professors Row, Medford: (p) 617-627-3350. On-call service is available 24/7.

 

If You Are a Close Contact

In accordance with CDC and MA DPH guidelines, the university is recommending close contacts to test on day 5 following an exposure and to wear a mask for 10 days. 

If you test positive, please follow the isolation guidelines.

You will find additional campus policies and guidelines on our Healthy@Tufts page.