COVID-19 testing in Victoria in response to hotel quarantine worker case
If you need to be tested for COVID-19 due to attending any of the exposure sites at the specified times (and may have been in contact with the man with the confirmed UK strain of the virus) or are experiencing any COVID symptoms such as, fever, sore throat or cough, please see our listing of COVID collection sites below. Some of these sites require the patient to have a request form from their doctor and others do not require a request form. This requirement is clearly indicated below.
COVID-19 Testing Sites - Request Form Required
COVID-19 Testing Sites - No Request Form Required
Clinical Labs COVID-19 Testing for Travel
COVID-19 testing in Victoria is currently available to:
- People with the following symptoms, however mild: fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of sense of smell or taste.
- If you have symptoms, you must return home immediately after the test and remain in self-isolation until you receive your test result.
Who should get tested?
If you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), however mild, you should seek advice and get tested.
What are the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
The symptoms to look for are:
- Fever
- Chills or sweats
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Shortness of breath
- Runny nose
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
In certain circumstances headache, muscle soreness, stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may also be considered.
Clinical Labs COVID-19 collection & testing
Clinical Labs can collect and receive specimens mildly unwell patients.
If you are acutely unwell, please go to your local Emergency Department, with the recommendation to call ahead.
See below for a listing of our Vic COVID-19 collection centres along with instructions and a demonstration video on how to self-collect your sample.
- When going for your COVID-19 test, please ensure you bring a pathology request form signed by your doctor (Medicare requirement).
- Results available within 48-72 hrs (may vary with demand).
VIC DRIVE THROUGH COVID-19 COLLECTION SITES
Request form required.
| Suburb | Address | P/C | Phone | Fax | Opening Hours |
| Dandenong | 38 Herbert St | 3175 | 1300 453 688 | Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 3pm Sat&Sun: Closed |
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| Strathfieldsaye (Bendigo) | 1 Apsley St | 3551 | 03 5439 5745 | Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm | |
| Newtown (Geelong) (APPOINTMENT REQUIRED) |
241 Pakington St | 3220 | 0419 208 657 | 03 5221 6128 | Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5pm Closed for lunch: 1pm - 2pm Sat&Sun: Closed |
| Werribee | 234 Hoppers Ln Opposite Gate 3 Vic Uni |
3030 | 03 9748 9490 | 03 9748 9490 | Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm |
| Wantirna (NO REFERRAL FORM REQUIRED) - No COVID-19 Travel Testing - No testing for children under 5 years) |
251 Mountain Hwy (Trash & Treasure Market) | 3152 | 1300 453 688 | Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: Closed |
VIC COVID-19 COLLECTION CENTRES
Request form required.
| Suburb | Address | P/C | Phone | Fax | Opening Hours |
| St Albans | 309 Main Road East St Albans, VIC 3021 |
3021 | 03 9367 7611 | 03 9310 8362 | Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm Sat: 8am - 1pm Sun: Closed |
| Glen Waverley |
3/274 Springvale Road Glen Waverley VIC 3150 |
3150 | 03 9561 4863 | 03 9560 5090 |
Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 3:30pm |
| Mornington | 127 Tanti Avenue Mornington VIC 3931 |
3931 | 03 5975 9993 | 03 5975 2177 | Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm Closed for lunch: 1pm - 1:30pm Sat&Sun: Closed |
| Traralgon | 10-12 Grey Street Traralgon VIC 3844 |
3844 | 03 5174 0285 | 03 5174 0285 | Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 3:30pm Sat&Sun: Closed |
Vic COVID-19 Collection Centres (DHHS)
For further information please visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or phone the DHHS dedication hotline on 1800 675 398
DHHS DRIVE THROUGH TESTING SITES
No request form required. Patient must be displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
| Suburb | Address | P/C | Opening Hours | Site Information |
| Bendigo |
Bendigo Health, Mercy St |
3550 |
Mon-Sun: 10AM–5:30PM |
Accessible via the Anne Caulder Centre Driveway, 100 Barnard St No Appointment Necessary |
| Kyabram |
Kyabram District Health Service, 88 Fenaughty St |
3620 |
Mon-Sun: 9AM–11AM |
Enter via Pettifer St No Appointment Necessary |
| Melton |
Melton Health, 195-209 Barries Rd |
3337 |
Mon-Fri: 10:30AM–6PM Sat, Sun & P/Hols: 9AM–12PM |
Patient must call to determine eligibility prior to attending – 03 5367 2000 |
| Mernda |
Woodland Waters Reserve, Waterview Dve
|
3754 | Mon-Sun 9:30AM–4:30PM |
No Appointment Necessary |
DHHS WALK UP TESTING SITES
No request form or appointment required. Patient must be displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
| Suburb | Address | P/C | Opening Hours |
| Bendigo |
Bendigo Health, Stewart St |
3550 |
Mon-Sun 10AM–5:30PM |
| Fawkner |
CB Smith Reserve, 79 Jukes Rd |
3060 |
Mon-Sun 10AM–4PM |
| Lucas |
Lucas Community Hub (Ballarat), |
3350 |
Mon-Fri 9AM–10PM Sat & Sun 9AM–5PM |
DHHS APPOINTMENT ONLY TESTING SITES
No request form required. Patient must be displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
| Suburb | Address | P/C | Opening Hours | Site Information |
| Coolaroo |
Coolaroo Respiratory Centre |
3048 | 9AM–4:30PM | Appointment Required. Phone 03 8840 0800. |
| Horsham |
Horsham Respiratory Clinic |
3400 |
Mon 12:30PM– 4:30PM |
Appointment Required. Phone 03 5382 0011. |
| Norlane |
Barwon Health North |
3214 |
Mon-Sun 9AM–4PM |
Appointments Preferred. |
| Newcomb |
Barwon Health |
3220 |
Mon-Sun 8AM–4PM |
Appointment Required. Phone 03 4215 7557. |
| Sale |
Sale Respiratory Centre |
3850 | 9AM–5PM | Appointments Required. Phone 03 5143 7900. |
| Seymour |
Seymour Health |
3660 |
Mon-Sun 9AM–3PM |
Appointments Required. Phone 0436 345 573. |
| Warrnambool |
Warrnambool Respiratory Clinic |
3280 |
Mon-Fri 7:30AM–5PM |
Appointments Required. Phone 0428 606 397. |
Self-collection instructions
COVID-19 self-collection instructions
COVID-19 self-collection demonstration video.
Further information
For further advice visit the DHHS Vic website, call the 24-hour coronavirus hotline 1800 020 080 or your local doctor.
For more information on quarantine and isolation Click Here.
To speak to a Clinical Labs customer service team member call 1300 453 688.
Clinical Labs COVID-19 Testing for Travel (VIC)
Many countries are requesting that international travellers complete a COVID-19 PCR and/or Antibody Test before boarding their flight.
Clinical Labs is now offering travellers the ability to purchase the below COVID-19 tests for travel through our secure web portal (store.clinicallabs.com.au).
- COVID-19 PCR Test for Travel
- Combined COVID-19 PCR and Antibody (IgG and IgM) Test
These tests are available for asymptomatic travellers only and there is no Medicare rebate available. A doctor's referral is not required. Travellers are emailed a referral form once they purchase their test.
Travellers can order a test by:
- Visiting store.clinicallabs.com.au where they create an account, and order and pay for their test.
- Travallers are then sent a confirmation email that contains the receipt/referral.
- They need to print this out and take with them to a Clinical Labs Travel Collection Centre (see clinicallabs.com.au/travel for listing), along with a form of photo ID (passport or driver’s licence).
- After completing the test, their sample will be processed within 48 hours and they will be sent an SMS notification when their result is ready.
- Travellers then log back into store.clinicallabs.com.au where they can view their result by downloading a pdf and print this as required by the relevant travel authority.
Information updated 04.02.21 11:00am EST.