Getting a COVID-19 test

If you have flu-like symptoms similar to those of COVID-19, it is recommended that you do a COVID-19 rapid test.

You can get tested at a local point of service if:

• You are a healthcare and social services workers
• You have COVID-19 symptoms and you may benefit from a COVID-19 treatment (such as Paxlovid^TM)
• A screening test is required by a healthcare worker before a surgery, a hospitalization or a medical treatment

Book your appointment to get tested

If you are concerned, you can also make an appointment at a local point of service by calling 1-877-644-4545 (Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

In general, the results of screening tests carried out in a local point of service are sent by e-mail. If you did not provide an e-mail address when you booked your appointment, you will receive your results by phone.

Laboratory test results are also available on the page Sampling of the Québec Health Booklet .

In general, there are no contraindications. Some situations require a medical assessment before getting tested:

• You have a nasal obstruction other than nasal congestion;
• You are having a nosebleed now;
• You had a nosebleed in the last week;
• You have had surgery:
  • oral surgery in the last week;
  • nose surgery in the last month;
• You are having an episode of wheezing.