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For the latest information on COVID-19 testing, visit Queensland Health’s COVID-19 testing requirements webpage.

Patient self-testing tools

Most people can manage COVID-19 at home and are advised to utilise the tools and helplines below in the first instance they suspect they have COVID-19:

Healthdirect COVID-19 Symptom and Antiviral Eligibility Checker

National Coronavirus Helpline – For information about COVID-19 and vaccines call 1800 020 080. This line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with additional options for priority groups.

Queensland Health Automated Assessment Service Billie the Bot – Adults 1800 953 919 | Youth (less than 16 years) 1800845 298

Polymerase chain reaction tests (PCR)

PCR tests are no longer required to confirm a positive rapid antigen test (RAT).

PCR tests are available where RATs cannot be accessed.

PCR Testing sites.

Rapid antigen tests (RATs)

A positive RAT result must be reported to Queensland Health. RATs can be purchased at pharmacies and retail stores.

Queensland Health have a limited supply at testing sites.

Report a positive RAT result.

Fever Clinics

Queensland Health are conducting COVID-19 screening at fever clinics in a range of locations across North Queensland.

Visit the Queensland Health website for more information.

Specimen collection

Specimen collection can be done through:

Lung function and spirometry testing

The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand released a document, Pulmonary Function Testing during SARS-CoV-2 Outbreaks: Preliminary Guidance from TSANZ/ANZSRS - January 2022, and the National Asthma Council Australia released Spirometry Infection Control Recommendations for Primary Care in April 2022.

Need support?

Our Preparedness and Response Team is available to provide support.

E: preparednessandresponse@nqphn.com.au

18 September 2023