Rapid Antigen Testing
Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) is an alternative to standard PCR testing.
If you test positive in a rapid antigen test, you do not need to get a PCR test to confirm the result.
Report your result using the online form.
For more information about reporting your results and what your result means, visit the rapid antigen testing page.
PCR testing
PCR testing is available for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, including close contacts.
Other testing options
There are many options to get PCR tested for COVID-19 in South Australia. Some require a booking and others are walk-in. Some require a referral and some do not.
See below a range of options to get tested:
General Practitioner (GP)
Contact your GP about getting tested for COVID-19. If you qualify for a test your GP may test you in their clinic, they may come outside to take a swab test while you remain in your car, or they may provide you with a referral to attend a drive-through testing clinic.
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services testing
If you would like to know more about COVID-19, or feel that you have some symptoms, please call your local SA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
Cost of COVID-19 tests
There is no cost for COVID-19 testing if you are tested at SA Health or Primary Health Network (PHN) facilities. This excludes pre-travel tests.
Private providers may charge a gap for COVID-19 testing.
Translated and Easy Read resources
For testing information in languages other than English, see our Translated Resources page.
For Easy Read resources, see the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Easy Read resources page.