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Very high sensitivity: sensitivity of 95.1%; specificity of 100%
Convenient at-home self-testing kit
Results in 15 – 20 mins
Easy to use and easy to read results
All prices are subject to change without prior notice.
If you need a COVID-19 test result as quickly as possible, a rapid antigen test (RAT) is definitely your best option. These kits can be used at home without a medical professional and do not require you to send the test to a lab. Results typically take under 30 minutes.
Be careful! Things to check with rapid antigen tests
We're checking availability for RAT testing kits regularly but delivery times are subject to change. All tests sold in Australia must be approved by the TGA. Some sellers try and charge prices far above the average ("price gouging"). This isn't legal in Australia. Always consider your options carefully before buying.
We update our data regularly, but information can change between updates. Confirm details with the provider you're interested in before making a decision.
Am I required to register a RAT result in Melbourne?
If you record a positive RAT test, it is important you report it to the Department of Health and Human Services Victoria.
For information on how to get the right help in recovering, go to this page or call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 020 080. If you test positive to COVID-19, it is strongly recommend that you isolate until your symptoms subside.
Option #2: Get a free PCR test in Melbourne
Once an hallmark of the pandemic, PCR tests have fallen out of fashion as governments have accepted rapid antigen tests as the primary form of testing. However, PCR tests are still available in certain situations.
PCR tests are available for Victorians with COVID-19 symptoms. People at high risk of severe illness and other at-risk groups will have their PCR tests prioritised. Lower risk individuals will be offered free rapid antigen tests to take home.
If you require a negative PCR test to enter a country you're travelling to, you won't be able to rely on free PCR tests. Instead, you will need to pay for a test from a private pathology clinic.
If you do not have COVID-19 symptoms, you are not eligible to receive a PCR test unless specifically directed by a relevant authority.
Some nations require a negative PCR test in order to enter the country. You cannot receive a PCR test for these purposes at a state-supported PCR testing site.
Instead, you'll need to book a PCR test and get your certification at a private pathology clinic or at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Certification is available for as little as $100.
We update our data regularly, but information can change between updates. Confirm details with the provider you're interested in before making a decision.
COVID-19 testing for pre-departure international travel clearance is only available at private pathology collection centres. This means you cannot rely on a free test from a COVID-19 testing clinic. Instead, you will need to pay a fee for a COVID-19 Travel Certificate.
The amount you pay will depend on the clinic and how quickly you need the results. You can find a list of clinic locations and compare prices in the table above.
How to book a PCR test from Melbourne Tullamarine airport
Histopath offers express PCR testing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport with results ready within 1 hour. This is the best option if you forgot to book a test and need a COVID-19 Travel Certificate as quickly as possible.
This test is required for international travel to most countries and meets the needs of all destination governments. You can book a test at Melbourne airport online or call 02 9878 8173 for more information.
How to book a PCR test before arriving at the airport
A number of private clinics provide RT-PCR tests for travel from collection centre locations around Victoria. Clinics operating in Melbourne and wider Victoria include Australian Clinical Labs, Healius and Safework Laboratories.
If you want to get your travel certificate sorted before heading to the airport, this may be a better option.
How much do express PCR tests cost?
An express RT-PCR swab test from Melbourne Tullamarine airport costs $79. If you are travelling to China and you are unvaccinated, you will also need to take a Blood Antibody test. The combined cost for both tests is $170.
Can I book a PCR test from Melbourne airport on Saturday or Sunday?
Yes. If your flight is on a weekend, don't worry – Histopath's laboratory performs tests 7 days a week.
RT-PCR testing centres in Melbourne and Victoria
Australian Clinical Labs
Burwood
Ballarat Central
Broadford
Bundoora
Colac
Craigieburn
Dandenong
Eltham
Fawkner
Glen Waverley
Horsham
Kilmore
Lalor
Melbourne
Mornington
Newtown
Reservoir
Seymour
St Albans
Strathfieldsaye
Swan Hill
Traralgon
Warrnambool
Werribee
Cooloongup
Healius
Altona
Fawkner
Ferntree Gully
Heidelberg
Histopath
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Option #4: Bulk buy and professional COVID tests for Melbourne businesses
For businesses looking to create a safe working environment there are multiple suppliers that sell large quantities of rapid antigen tests to businesses in the table below. However, if your business requires COVID tests that need to be administered by a health professional, see our where to buy professional COVID tests guide.
We update our data regularly, but information can change between updates. Confirm details with the provider you're interested in before making a decision.
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Pick up a supply of saliva RATs online and arm your household or business with the essentials to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Rapid antigen tests will soon be tax-deductible, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars.
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Avoid the price gouging of physical stores and buy TGA-approved rapid antigen tests online.
Chris Jager is the editorial lead for shopping at Finder. With over 16 years of experience as a full-time journalist, Chris has provided expertise to many leading technology publications, including PC World, Australian Gamepro, Good Gear Guide, ARN, IT News, PC Authority, CRN, GameSpy, Gizmodo, Business Insider, MSN, Kotaku, Lifehacker Australia, Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
Before joining Finder, Chris was the editor of Lifehacker Australia for 5 years. He has a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism from the University of Western Sydney. Outside of Finder, you'll find him playing with retro '80s computers while juggling 3 TikTok-obsessed daughters.
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