| Clinic |
NSW Health public hospital emergency department |
NSW Health public COVID-19 clinic |
Australian Government
GP respiratory clinic |
Private testing collection service |
 Service provider |
Local health district or specialty health network |
Local health district or specialty health network |
Australian Government |
Private pathology providers |
 How can I attend the clinic? |
In-person |
In-person or drive-through |
 Is a booking required? |
No |
Some clinics require a booking. Refer to COVID-19 clinics for booking details on specific clinics.
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 Does the clinic test all ages? |
Please contact your local clinic before arriving if you are taking your children to be tested.
Look out for these icons       in the COVID-19 clinics list to see which clinics have restrictions. |
 Is a referral required? |
No |
No |
No |
Some clinics require a referral. Refer to COVID-19 clinics for details on specific clinics. |
 Is the COVID-19 test free? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, if you visit a GP for a referral, GP charges may apply. |
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 Do I need a Medicare card? |
Please bring one form of identification with you, including your medicare card if you have one .
You can still get a free COVID-19 test if you don't present a medicare card. |
 How long does the test take? |
Please allow 15 - 30 minutes for the COVID-19 test.
Wait times will differ depending on specific circumstances. If a clinic is busy, try another location nearby. |
 Do I need to bring my own mask when I go to the clinic to get tested? |
If you do not have your own, masks are available at the clinic.
If you are visiting a GP you should call ahead to let them know you have symptoms of COVID-19. |
 How do I register for SMS and how long does it take to get my results? |
Information on how to receive your result, including how to register for SMS, is provided when you get tested.
Results typically take 24-72 hours. |
 Who contacts me if my result is positive? |
A public health official will contact you as a priority if you return a positive result, regardless of which clinic you were tested in. |
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