We perform Pre Departure COVID19 testing. Please read more details of what we offer and whether it suits your travel requirements.
PATIENT INFORMATION
Please read below carefully.
Three Kings Accident and Medical Clinic take no responsibility for timing, testing or collecting results. That is your responsibility.
Before you book with us
Please clarify requirements with the travel agent/Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and airlines (Not with us)
1. Timing of testing (Some countries require a shorter timeframe than 24-48hrs)
2. Whether you need a RAT (Rapid antigen Test), COVID19 Nasopharyngeal swab (PCR/NAT/RT) only or both the swab and the blood test
3. Whether they need only the copy of result/certified copy of result or a letter from the doctor ( ie signed printed copy).
What tests you need
COVID19 Nasopharyngeal Swab or COVID19 Saliva PCR
COVID IgM blood test (May be required for some countries)
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)
Please check this with your Airline/Travel Agent
(We don’t do Saliva PCR which has a quicker turnaround)
Timing of testing
Please clarify requirements with travel agent/Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and airlines (This is your responsibility)
Recommendation is usually 48hrs Prior to departure (Differs among countries/Regions). We will not send any test to lab within 24hrs of a departure as it is unlikely to be back on time.
Fees and Payments (Prepaid)
Fee for NP Swab – Enrolled patient 255/=, Casual patient 265/=
Rapid Antigen test for travel with certificate – Enrolled 50/=, Casual 70/=
Fee for IgM blood test – 150/=
Fit to Fly Certificate (Without Swab/RAT) – Standard consultation charges applies
All charges are to be paid at reception before your testing.
What to bring
Passport – Should bring a passport to double-check that the name appears the same as in our system and in the lab form as in your passport
Travel Details
Process of testing
Book an appointment or Walk-in (Not on Sundays after 10am)
Prepay for test – Please check the fees
The doctor or nurse will obtain a swab (PCR or RAT) from your nose
If you need a blood test (IgM test), we can do that as well.
We will double-check all details with your passport. We will require contact details
The patient should take the test (If this is a PCR test) to the Labtest at 37-41 Carbine Road, Mt Wellington as soon as poosible to avoid delays (Make sure Departure date and time is writen outside the specimen bag and mention ‘Travel Swab’). Labtest is Open Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am to 2:00pm and Sunday: 9:30 am to 12:00pm
Results
The COVID19 vaccine will not affect the result of nasopharyngeal swab.
We usually receive results within 24 to 36 hours.
We do not send results to patients automatically or inform them of results.
Collection of Report
We advise you carry printed copies of the PCR report. Best to pick up a printed copy from our reception.
Some countries require a doctor certified hardcopy. Please request if needed.
It is your responsibility to pick up the results from the Clinic. We do not send them automatically.
You will need to come in to pick up or ring reception for instruction regarding emailing results.
NB : We do not take any responsibility for missed flights due to requirements not being met for whatever cause.
We take no responsibility if swab results don’t come in on time due to delay in any part of the pathway to labtests NZ and errors made at labtests NZ when sending reports. (But we can call and correct any details if they are incorrect)
Medical Director
Three Kings Accident and Medical Clinic
Ministry of Health – COVID19: Travellers
