COVID-19 PCR travel testing in North West, TAS
North West Pathology performs COVID-19 RT-PCR testing for all travellers at our dedicated COVID-19 collection centre.
It is essential that you check with your destination, transit country and airline for travel requirements and recommended timeframe in which you need to demonstrate a negative COVID-19 PCR test.
Please bring your passport and request form when you have your sample collected.
Ordering your COVID-19 travel test is a quick and simple three-step process.
Step 1 Order and pay for your COVID-19 test
- COVID-19 PCR swab $145 (AUD)*
Step 2 Have your sample collected
Step 3 Receive an SMS with your International COVID-19 travel report
*Pricing is subject to change. A doctor referral is not required | No Medicare rebate is available
Important things to know about Tasmania travel
Here are some frequently asked questions for travellers departing or arriving to Tasmania
Am I required to have a COVID-19 test or quarantine when I arrive in TAS?
Please refer to the TAS.GOV website for the most up to date COVID-19 advice.*
*These requirements are subject to rapid change; please stay up to date with travel policies of your destination.
Can I have my IgM Screening done at North West Pathology?
North West Pathology currently does not offer Serology IgM Screening. If your travel destination requires a Serology IgM Screening, we recommend transitting from one of the folllowing locations and allow 72 hours for testing.
Departing from a different state or territory?
If you order your test through North West Pathology, you must have your sample(s) collected at one of our COVID-19 collection centres in Tasmania.
If you are departing from a different state or territory, you can select the appropriate Sonic practice to order your test here.
COVID-19 Hotline for North West Pathology
Please check our FAQ's for more information on COVID-19 travel testing. If you require further assistance please call our COVID-19 Hotline on (03) 6432 8800