If you need to be tested for COVID-19 because you are experiencing symptoms, you have visited an exposure site or are a close contact, please see our listing of COVID collection sites below.
Update: Clinical Labs temporarily closed some testing sites in VIC. These closures have been necessary due to the significant increase in testing volumes across the State. Please see below for updates to opening times across all Clinical Labs’ sites.
COVID-19 Update for Victorian Patients
COVID-19 Testing Sites - DHHS
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.
What are the symptoms of 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 from asymptomatic and mildly unwell patients.
If you are acutely unwell, please go to your local Emergency Department, with the recommendation to call ahead.
VIC DRIVE-THROUGH COVID-19 COLLECTION SITES
No request form or appointment required.
Belmont **Temporarily Closed**
South Barwon Reserve,
(Cnr Barwon Heads Rd & Breakwater Rd),
VIC 3216
Ph: 1300 134 111
Cranbourne
Casey Fields,
160 Berwick-Cranbourne Road,
VIC 3977
Ph: 1300 134 111
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun: 8:30am - 5:00pm
No COVID-19 Travel Testing
Dandenong **Temporarily Closed**
38 Herbert St, VIC 3175
Ph: 1300 134 111
Newtown (Geelong)
241 Pakington St, VIC 3220
Ph: 0419 208 657 Fax: (03) 5221 6128
Mon-Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Pakenham
165 Henry Road, VIC 3810
Ph: 1300 134 111
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun: 8:30am - 5:00pm
No COVID-19 Travel Testing
Torquay **Temporarily Closed**
Spring Creek Reserve,
1A Geelong Rd, VIC 3228R
Ph: 1300 134 111
Mon-Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wantirna
251 Mountain Hwy (Trash & Treasure Market),
VIC 3152
Ph: 1300 134 111
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Sun: Closed
No COVID-19 Travel Testing
No testing for children under 5 years
Werribee **Temporarily Closed**
234 Hoppers Lane,
Opposite Gate 3 Vic Uni,
VIC 3030
Williams Landing **Temporarily Closed**
ACE car park,
Cnr Palmers Rd & Overton Rd,
VIC 3021
Ph: 1300 134 111
VIC COVID-19 COLLECTION CENTRES
No request form or appointment required.
Glenroy
5 Cromwell St, VIC 3046
Ph: 1300 134 111
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun: 7:00am - 7:00pm
No COVID-19 Travel Testing
Glen Waverley **Temporarily Closed**
3/274 Springvale Rd, VIC 3150
Ph: (03) 9561 4863 Fax: (03) 9560 5090
Mildura
149 Deakin Ave, VIC 3500
Ph: 1300 134 111
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 1:00pm
No COVID-19 Travel Testing
Mornington **Temporarily Closed**
127 Tanti Ave, VIC 3931
Ph: (03) 5975 9993 Fax: (03) 5975 2177
Newport **Temporarily Closed**
50 Mason St, VIC 3015
Ph: 1300 134 111
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
St Albans **Temporarily Closed**
309 Main Road East, VIC 3021
Ph: (03) 9367 7611 Fax: (03) 9310 8362
Traralgon **Temporarily Closed**
10-12 Grey St, VIC 3844
Ph: (03) 5174 0285 Fax: (03) 5174 0285
Warrnambool
133 Fairy St, VIC 3280
Ph: 1300 134 111
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 12:00pm
Sun: Closed
VIC COVID-19 Collection Centres (DHHS)
For further information please visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or call the dedicated DHHS Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
DHHS DRIVE-THROUGH TESTING SITES
No request form or appointment required.
Bendigo
Bendigo Health,
Mercy St, VIC 3550
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Accessible via the Anne Caulder Centre Driveway, 100 Barnard St
Harkness
Melton Football & Netball Club,
783 Coburns Rd, VIC 3337
Opening Hours
Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Mon-Sun: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Mernda
Woodland Waters Reserve,
Waterview Dve, VIC 3754
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Moonee Valley
Gate 6 Dean St or Gate 7 Wilson St,
Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun: 7:00am - 7:00pm
DHHS WALK UP TESTING SITES
No request form or appointment required.
Bendigo
Bendigo Health,
Stewart St, VIC 3550
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Fawkner
CB Smith Reserve,
79 Jukes Rd, VIC 3060
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lucas
Ballarat UFS Respiratory Clinic,
15 Errard St North, VIC 3350
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sat & Sun: 9am - 1:00pm
DHHS APPOINTMENT ONLY TESTING SITES
No request form required.
Coolaroo
Coolaroo Respiratory Centre,
512 Barry Rd, VIC 3048
Opening Hours
9:00am - 4:30pm
Appointment Required. Ph: (03) 8840 0800
Horsham
Horsham Respiratory Clinic,
148 Baillie St, VIC 3400
Opening Hours
Mon 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tues & Wed 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Thurs & Fri 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Appointment Required. Ph: (03) 5382 0011
Norlane
Barwon Health North
155 Princes Hwy, VIC 3214
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun 9:00am - 4:00pm
Appointments Preferred. Ph: (03) 4215 4445
Sale
Sale Respiratory Centre,
12 Inglis St, VIC3850
Opening Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm
Appointments Required. Ph: (03) 5143 7900
Warrnambool
133 Fairy St, VIC 3280
(in the old Callaghan Motors building)
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:00pm
Appointments Required. Ph: 0428 606 397
Self-collection instructions
COVID-19 self-collection instructions
COVID-19 self-collection demonstration video.
Further information
For further advice visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or call the dedicated DHHS Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
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 Travel Testing
Important Update: Due to a huge increase in urgent community health COVID-19 PCR testing, all of our resources are currently focused on responding to the current health crisis. We have temporarily suspended all International Travel PCR testing services in Victoria until we can clear the backlog of urgent patient testing requests. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused. We will advise via our website when the International travel testing program will resume. Any Victorian International travellers who have purchased their test on the ACL COVID 19 portal before 6pm 5th January 2022, your test will be completed and results sent to you by the ACL laboratory. Thank you for your understanding.
Many countries are requesting that international travellers complete a COVID-19 PCR and/or Antibody Test before boarding their flight.
Clinical Labs offers travellers the ability to purchase the below COVID-19 Travel Tests through our secure web portal covidtraveltest.com.au.
- COVID-19 PCR Test
- Combined COVID-19 PCR and Antibody Test
To order a COVID Travel Test simply visit covidtraveltest.com.au, and complete these 4 easy steps:
- Order your COVID-19 Travel Test.
- Print your Travel Test Referral Form.
- Visit a Clinical Labs Travel Collection Centre with your Travel Test Referral Form and passport.
- Receive email with digital COVID-19 Travel Certificate containing verifiable QR Code.
Benefits of Clinical Labs' COVID Travel Testing:
- Digital COVID-19 Travel Certificate containing verifiable QR Code
- Results available within 24hrs of testing
- SMS notification when result is available
- Quick and easy payment via our secure web portal
- Specific collection centres for travel testing
- IATA compliant & internationally accredited
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.