TRAVEL & GENERAL PUBLIC COVID-19 PCR TESTING

A Rapid Antigen Test (RADT/TRAg) is a viral test that detects specific proteins on the surface of the virus. If you want to take an Antigen test, you must check with your airline to ensure that it is accepted. 

You must check with your airline to find out which test is accepted. If unsure, it is safest to do the PCR test. Additionally, you need to check with your airline to see when you can do the test. Most require the test within 72 hours, however you need to check with your airline first.

You may also do a privately paid PCR test if you are not eligible for a provincially funded PCR test.

The PCR test (also known as a Polymerase Chain Reaction test) is a type of test that has been approved by Health Canada which tells us if someone currently has Covid-19. This test is performed using a swab in each nasal cavity for 15 seconds on each side. PCR tests are accepted for all international travel.

-Those who are travelling to destinations that accept the Antigen test are encouraged to double check with their airline that this test is acceptable with them as well. 

-Those who want to test and are not travelling are also welcome to book an appointment

You must check the guidelines of the destination you are going to, and you must check with your airline’s requirements. The information for these guidelines is rapidly changing every day, so we recommend keeping yourself up-to-date with the changes leading up to your trip.

You may book your appointment here on our website. When booking, please be ready to provide us with your address, passport number, and health card number (if applicable). By providing us with this information ahead of time, you will help us make the process much easier for you on the day of your test. If you do not have an Ontario health card, you may leave that space blank. You will receive a booking confirmation email once booking is complete (if you cannot find it, please check your junk/spam folder). Payments will only be made when you come in person to do your test.

If you have more than one person coming in for a test, when booking your test in the note section please mention their names, dates of birth and health card number and passport number (if required), or please book each person their own appointment in a new timeslot. For your convenience, it is recommended that you book your appointments for time slots that are right after each other (for example, 10:00 am and 10:10 am).

Yes. We allow for people without symptoms or exposure to COVID-19 to come in for walk-ins. You may come in for a test without booking an appointment. We just ask that you please come no later than 5:30 pm Monday to Friday or no later than 2:00 pm Saturday and 1:00 pm on Sunday, as we will need time to gather your information and complete the paperwork prior to your test. Please be advised that there may be a bit of a wait if you choose not to book an appointment, as there are people who have scheduled their test ahead of time.

Please come wearing a face mask that covers your mouth and nose. Please also bring your passport number and health card number (if applicable) if you did not already provide it when booking your appointment,

Each PCR test costs $125 including tax. You may pay using either cash, debit, Visa, or MasterCard.

Each Antigen test costs $20 including tax. You may pay using cash, debit, Visa, or Mastercard.

You will receive your PCR results via email within 18-36 hours. However, the majority of the results will be sent to you in the morning the day after you do your test before noon. (Please note every effort will be made for a 18-36 hours turnaround time; however, we cannot guarantee this time frame due to limitations outside of our control. If our sample shipment experiences delays due to weather or unforeseen issues, we may be able to refund your booking fees, but cannot be held responsible for any additional travel costs that may be incurred due to rescheduled or cancelled flights. Attempting to travel during COVID-19 is a risk and we sincerely promise to do the best we can to get you to your destination). Results for the Antigen test take 10-15 minutes, so we ask that you wait outside during this period of time.

Your PCR results will be sent to you by email. If you would like us to print you a hard copy of your results, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you. For Antigen results, you will receive only a physical paper copy of your results that is stamped and signed by one of our pharmacists.

Yes, we offer QR Codes upon request for PCR TESTS. Please let our staff know when you come in for your test that you require one and we will be happy to provide one on your results.

We are located at 322 Wilson Ave, North York, Ontario, M3H1S8. The nearest intersection is Bathurst St. and Wilson Ave. Free parking is available on site for your convenience.

You may get in touch with us by calling us at (416) 638-1755