COVID 19 Testing

We perform testing according to the Ministry of Health’s criteria. The testing Criteria and funding has changed ofrom the 13th February 2023

Criteria for a  Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)

• have COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. a fever, new or worsening cough, sore or scratchy throat, shortness of breath, sneezing and running nose) 
• If you have a Positive RAT test on arrival to NZ from overseas – You will need a PCR test
• are required to have a test under a mandatory testing order (e.g. a border or MIQ worker) 

Following will no longer be funded or required

• If the RAT test is negative
• COVID positive but you have passed the acute phase (Over 7 days)
• Long COVID or Complications are not funded
• Non residents and Visitors to NZ (Except Australian and UK citizens
• Being a close contact without symptoms
• Locations of interest
• Domestic Travel
• Visits or before private hospital procedures
• Work place surveillance testing (Not for a supervised RAT)
• Casual contact or a contact of a contact

• We perform only the Rapid Antigen Testing. PCR tests are only done if there s a clinical suspicion which will benefit the patient and help in management of the condition. We DO NOT perform the Saliva PCR test.
• If you have symptoms, please perform a RAT test before coming in. If you are COVID positive, you can make a phone consultation. If you are COVID negative and still need to be seen, you can see a doctor, please come in and inform the reception. You will be asked to wait in the car. It is recommended to wear a mask.

• We are not a RAT collection centre or a community testing centre.