Mesa, Arizona — Passengers traveling through Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Airport, Gateway Airport) can now receive a free COVID-19 test through a partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS). The tests are performed by Paradigm Laboratories, a private third-party contractor, and are available with no insurance requirements. Results are provided by Paradigm Laboratories and are available within 48 hours.

“Gateway Airport’s Stay Healthy, Fly Safe initiative is designed to protect employees, Airport tenants, and the traveling public from the COVID-19 virus,” said Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Executive Director and CEO J. Brian O’Neill A.A.E. “The State of Arizona’s commitment to provide additional testing locations like the one at Gateway Airport will help reduce the spread of the virus until more of the population has an opportunity to receive the vaccine.”

Ticketed passengers wishing to make an appointment prior to arriving at the Airport can visit www.labfinder.com/aza or they can scan the QR Code found on COVID-19 testing directional signs throughout the Airport upon arrival.

“Paradigm Laboratories is a proud partner of AZDHS and we are happy to play a part in making sure visitors to Arizona are doing so in a safe and healthy manner,” said Dave Johnson, CEO of Paradigm Laboratories. “Our goal is to provide accurate results in the shortest timeframe possible and testing is one way we all can work together to slow the spread of the virus.”

For more information about Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, please visit: www.gatewayairport.com.