COVID-19 PCR

Test Information

Test Name

COVID-19 PCR

Department

Molecular Diagnostics

Price

$200

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Nasopharyngeal Swab in viral transport media

Testing Location

PLBOP

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Processing Information

Registration Code

See notes

Notes

Laboratory testing for SARS-CoV-2 in the community is no longer available. If you suspect your patient has COVID-19 then you should perform a rapid antigen test (RAT) for this virus.

Refer to Clinical update

Community request will be declined - register COVD
Hospital request - register SARS
Patient paid request - register SARS