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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Testing

Testing options for people living in South Western Sydney
 

Updated: 22 January 2021

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COVID-19 news and updates

 

Who can get tested?

Anyone with respiratory symptoms such as sore throat, cough, shortness of breath or tiredness, or loss of sense of smell or taste, or unexplained fever, should get tested for COVID-19 (coronavirus). Testing will help to identify and isolate cases in the community as quickly as possible. 

Where can I get tested? Blue COVID-19 test tubes

People living in South Western Sydney now have a range of options for COVID-19 (coronavirus) testing. Find out more:

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GP Respiratory Clinics

Get tested for free at one of the GP Respiratory Clinics in: 

GP Respiratory Clinics are run by a GP (doctor) and are funded by the Australian Government, so there is
no cost for you. You will be given healthcare information on how to manage your symptoms. 

IMPORTANT CHANGE: You do not need to have COVID-19 symptoms to be tested at a GP Respiratory Clinic. This change is for January only and has been made to encourage people in greater Sydney to be tested. The testing is being done in line with NSW Health guidelines.

You don’t need a GP referral to get tested at a Respiratory Clinic but you need to book an appointment. 

Book an appointment via:

  • Hotdoc (online booking platform)
  • phone PHN blue iconCall the GP Respiratory Clinic*

*Make sure to check the details of your nearest GP Respiratory Clinic for their booking instructions.

Receiving results
After you are tested, the GP Respiratory Clinic will contact you with your results.

Positive iconIf you have a positive result, you will receive further care and information from the clinic and Public Health Unit. 
Negative iconIf you have a negative result, you can return to your regular GP for care. 
 

GP Respiratory Clinic locations in South Western Sydney 

Discover more information about GP Respiratory Clinics on the Australian Government Department of Health website.

Find a GP Respiratory Clinic near you >


Campbelltown GP Respiratory Clinic
Location: Shop 1, 251 Queen Street, Campbelltown, NSW 2560
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 9am – 3.30pm, Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm
Closed Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)
Directions & Parking: Parking available at rear of the medical centre or at Campbelltown mall (2mins walk).
Book an appointment online at Hotdoc 
phone PHN blue icon Or call on 02 4608 9772
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Fairfield GP Respiratory Clinic
Location: 3/118 Ware Street, Fairfield, NSW 2165
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am – 5.30pm 
Closed Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)
Directions & Parking: Parking available on street or Downey Lane council car park or Fairfield forum shopping centre
Book an appointment online at Hotdoc
phone PHN blue icon Or call on 02 9724 7512
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Mittagong GP Respiratory Clinic
Location: 58 Bowral Road, Mittagong, NSW 2575
Opening Hours: 7 days per week, 8am – 5pm
Open Tuesday 26 January (Australia Day public holiday), 8am – 5pm 
Directions & Parking: The Respiratory clinic is located in the lower level of Mittagong HealthCare Centre. Please follow signs.
Book an appointment online at Hotdoc
phone PHN blue icon Or call on 02 4800 9032
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Picton GP Respiratory Clinic
Location: 9 Margaret Street, Picton, NSW 2571
Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday, 1.30pm - 5.30pm, Friday, 12.30pm - 5.30pm, Saturday, 12pm - 1.30pm
Closed Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)
Directions & Parking: The clinic is located on the outside of Picton Mall shopping Centre at 9 Margaret Street, Picton. Free Parking is available on Margaret Street. 
Book an appointment online at Hotdoc*
Find out more at pictonrespiratoryclinic.com.au
phone PHN blue icon If you have questions call 1300 545 245

*Please read the infomation and instructions on the clinic website before booking an appointment.

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Other GP Respiratory Clinics in surrounding areas

You can also book an appointment to get tested for free at one of the GP Respiratory Clinics near the South Western Sydney region. 

Belmore Medical GP Respiratory Clinic 
Location: 481 Burwood Road, Belmore, NSW 2192  View location on map
Opening Hours:  Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm
Directions & Parking: See directions and parking instructions here
Book an appointment online at Hotdoc or see website belmoremedical.com.au for more details
phone PHN blue icon Or call on 02 9740 3211


Blacktown GP Respiratory Clinic 
Location: 36 Kildare Road, Blacktown, NSW 2148  View location on map
Opening Hours:  Monday - Friday: 9am – 5pm, Saturday: 9am - 3.00pm, Sunday: 8am - 4pm
Directions & Parking:  The respiratory clinic is in cabins behind the existing medical centre. Patient parking is available at 48 Kildare Road.
Book an appointment online at Hotdoc
phone PHN blue icon Or call on 02 8822 3000

 

Lakemba GP Respiratory Clinic 
Location: 96 Haldon St, Lakemba, NSW 2195  View location on map
Opening Hours:  Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm
Directions & Parking:  Access from Oneata lane, one and two hour free parking available
Book an appointment online at Hotdoc
phone PHN blue icon Or call on 02 9758 9848 

 

Penrith GP Respiratory Clinic 
Location: 2227 Wolseley Street, Jamisontown, NSW 2750  View location on map
Opening Hours:  Monday - Friday, 9am – 5pm
Directions & Parking:  The respiratory clinic is located behind the Our Medical Home Penrith Centre. Please follow the signs and do not enter the regular medical centre.
Book an appointment online at Hotdoc
phone PHN blue icon Or call on 02 8311 3888

 

Public COVID-19 Flu Assessment Clinics

You can also get tested at a public COVID-19 clinic (located at hospitals or as pop-up clinics). These are funded by NSW State Government, so there is no cost for you. 
You do not need an appointment or a GP referral. 

Blue clock icon Opening Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, 7 days per week

See local public COVID-19 Flu Assessment clinics listed on the NSW Health website or by viewing the map below.

Download icon phn blue Easy English (Accessible) - Getting tested at a public COVID-19 flu assessment clinic


BANKSTOWN-LIDCOMBE HOSPITAL CLINIC
Operating hours: 8.30am - 5pm, 7 days per week
Location: Allied Health Outpatient Building, Eldridge Rd, Bankstown NSW 2200.
Open 26 January (Australia Day public holiday), 8.30am – 5pm

 

BOWRAL HOSPITAL RESPIRATORY CLINIC
Operating hours: 8.30am - 5pm, 7 days per week
Location: Outpatients Clinic, Bowral Hospital (rear entrance off Ascott Road), NSW 2576.
Open 26 January (Australia Day public holiday), 8.30am – 5pm


CAMDEN HOSPITAL CLINIC
Opening Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, 7 days per week 
Location: 61 Menangle Road, Camden
Open 26 January (Australia Day public holiday), 8.30am – 5pm

 

CAMPBELLTOWN HOSPITAL CLINIC
Operating hours: 8.30am - 5pm, 7 days per week
Location: Therry Road, Campbelltown, NSW 2560. Located between the Clinical School and Building D. The entrance to the clinic is off Parkside Crescent across from the park at Park Central.
Open 26 January (Australia Day public holiday), 8.30am – 5pm

 

FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL RESPIRATORY CLINIC
Operating hours: 8.30am - 5pm, 7 days per week
Location: Corner Polding Street and Prairievale Rd, Prairiewood 2176.
Building opposite Emergency Department. There is a sign at the main entrance to direct patients to the clinic.
Open 26 January (Australia Day public holiday), 8.30am – 5pm

 

LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL CLINIC
Operating hours: 8.30am - 5pm, 7 days per week
Location: Goulburn St entrance, Liverpool
Open 26 January (Australia Day public holiday), 8.30am – 5pm

 

Pop-up Flu Assessment Clinics
You can find the latest information about local pop-up public COVID-19 Flu Assessment clinics on the South Western Sydney Local Health District's website. 
 *Times and locations can change at short notice to accommodate the needs of the community.


Narellan Community Health Centre (walk-in testing)Person walking_phn blue-100
Location: 14 Queen Street, Narellan
Opening Hours: 7 days per week, 8.30am - 5pm
All ages are welcome. No bookings or GP referrals required.
See the info sheet here.

Ash Road Sporting Complex​ - Prestons (drive-through clinic) Car icon_phn blue-100 
Location: Ash Road Sporting Complex, Ash Road, Prestons, NSW, 2170
Opening Hours: 7 days per week, 8am - 6.30pm
Open Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday), 8am – 6.30pm
Find out more here. See the info sheet here.
All ages are welcome. No bookings or GP referrals required.

 

Receiving results
After you are tested, you will be contacted with your results.
Positive iconIf you have a positive result, you will receive further care and information from the Public Health Unit. 
Negative iconThe clinic will let you know if you have a negative result and you can return to your regular GP for care. 

 

Private Pathology testing

Your regular GP may offer COVID-19 (coronavirus) testing using the services of a private pathology clinic. Contact your regular GP to find out more information. 

 

Drive-through testing

You can go to be tested at one of the drive-through clinics located in our region. 

  • The drive-through offers sample collection only (testing). 
  • You may need a referral from your GP. Please check in advance.* 
  • You may need to book an appointment. Check the drive-through clinic's website in advance or call for more information.
  • When attending the drive-though, you DO NOT get out of vehicle at any time.

*All Laverty Pathology collection sites and drive through testing for COVID-19 no longer require a request form. Other providers may need a referral from a GP. Please check in advance.

 

Drive-through sample collection services are operating in the following areas:


BANKSTOWN - DRIVE THROUGH (run by 4Cyte Pathology) Car icon_phn blue-100 
Location: Rear Carpark, 48 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown, NSW
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am - 2pm
Open 8am - 2pm on Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)
phone PHN blue icon 0434 939 519
Email icon phn blue covid19@4Cyte.com.au

Find out more information on the 4Cyte Pathology website.

BOSSLEY PARK - DRIVE THROUGH (run by Laverty Pathology) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location:Club Marconi, 121-133 Prairie Vale Rd (Enter via Restwell Road to underground carpark)
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm, Saturday 9.30am - 12pm
Closed Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday) 

  • No GP referral required*. If you do not have a GP referral we can organise one for you. 

Find out more information here or on the Laverty Pathology website
 

CAMDEN - DRIVE THROUGH (4Cyte Pathology) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: Rear Carpark, 12 Broughton St Camden 2570
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am - 2pm
Closed Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)
phone PHN blue icon 0468 597 821
Email icon phn blue covid19@4Cyte.com.au

More information available on 4Cyte Pathology website.

CAMDEN (Gledswood Hills) - DRIVE THROUGH (Douglass Hanly Moir) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: Gledswood Hills, Soma Wellness, Gregory Hills Drive (enter via Digitaria Drive) 
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm, Saturday 8am -12.30pm
Open 8am - 12.30pm on Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)

  • No appointment required. Collection is not available for children under 5 years old.
  • If you do not have a GP referral*, the clinic can arrange one for you. Negative results will be sent to you by SMS
  • *If you need your results to be sent to your GP - you will need to obtain a pathology request form from your GP in advance.
  • We recommend that all COVID-19 results be discussed with your GP.

Find out more on the Douglass Hanly Moir website

 

CAMPBELLTOWN – DRIVE THROUGH (run by 4Cyte Pathology) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: 251 Queen Street, Campbelltown (rear car park)
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday, 9am – 1pm
Phone 13 42 98

  • No referral required
  • No booking required

Find out more on the 4cyte website

 

FAIRFIELD - DRIVE-THROUGH (run by SydPath) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: 443 Smithfield Road, Prairiewood (entrance via Main Gate)
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

  • No referral required.

Find out more on the SydPath website

 

LEPPINGTON (Emerald Hills Estate) - DRIVE THROUGH (run by Australian Clinical Labs) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: Emerald Hills Shopping Village, Emerald Hills Boulevarde, Leppington
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9am – 4pm
Closed Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)

  • No referral required.
  • Follow directional signage and instructions of staff to designated collection area.
  • Remain in vehicle with Medicare card ready.

Find out more information here

 

LEUMEAH RAILWAY STATION - DRIVE THROUGH (run by Histopath) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: Tier 2 Commuter Carpark, Plough Inn Road, Leumeah, NSW , 2560
Opening Hours: 7 days per week, 9am - 5pm 

  • No booking required. See website for full details.

Find out more on the Histopath website

 

LIVERPOOL - DRIVE THROUGH (Douglass Hanly Moir) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: Whitlam Leisure Centre Carpark (enter via Memorial Avenue)
Opening Hours: Monday -  Friday 8am - 3.30pm, Saturday 8am -12.30pm
Open 8am - 12.30pm on Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)

  • No appointment required. Collection is not available for children under 5 years old.
  • If you do not have a GP referral*, the clinic can arrange one for you. Negative results will be sent to you by SMS
  • *If you need your results to be sent to your GP - you will need to obtain a pathology request form from your GP in advance.
  • We recommend that all COVID-19 results be discussed with your GP.

Find out more on the Douglass Hanly Moir website


LIVERPOOL - DRIVE THROUGH (4Cyte Pathology) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: Rear Carpark, 169 Elizabeth Drive, Liverpool, NSW
Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 9am - 5pm
Closed Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)
phone PHN blue icon0413 193 723
Email icon phn blue covid19@4Cyte.com.au

More information available on 4Cyte Pathology website.

 

LIVERPOOL - DRIVE THROUGH (Laverty Pathology) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: Elizabeth Drive Medical Centre, Rear Carpark, 177 Elizabeth Drive, Liverpool NSW.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm, Saturday 8am - 4pm, Sunday 9:30am - 4pm
Open 9am - 3pm on Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)

  • No GP pathology request form required*. If you do not have a GP pathology request form we can organise one for you. 

More information available on the patient information sheet or Laverty Pathology website.


LIVERPOOL - DRIVE THROUGH (run by Australian Clinical Labs) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: 2-4 Speed St, Liverpool, NSW 2170
Opening Hours:  Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 3pm
Open 10am - 2pm on Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)
Ph: 02 8734 3156. Book online here

  • GP referral required.

Find out more information on this patient information sheet or the Australian Clinical Labs website.

 

NARELLAN - DRIVE THROUGH (Laverty Pathology) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: 2 Porrende St, NSW 2567
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 8.30am - 4pm
Closed Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)

  • No GP pathology request form required

Find out more information on this patient information sheet 

 

SMITHFIELD – DRIVE THROUGH (run by Medlab) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: 63 Long Street (car park), Smithfield
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am-3pm 

  • No referral required
  • No appointment required

Visit NSW Health website

 

TAHMOOR - DRIVE THROUGH (run by Medlab) Car icon_phn blue-100
Location: 158 Remembrance Driveway, Tahmoor, NSW, 2573
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm

phone PHN blue icon 02 8745 6500

Find out more information on the Medlab website. 

 

GPs providing COVID-19 testing

See below for general practices offering COVID-19 testing. NOTE: You must call the practice first. 
The general practice will be able to explain the next steps and safety precautions to you. 

FAIRFIELD

Dr Joseph Nicholas
Location: 218 The Boulevarde, FAIRFIELD HEIGHTS, NSW, 2165
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 12.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm, Saturday: 8.00am - 10.00am
Holiday opening hours: open 8am - 3pm throughout January
phone PHN blue icon 02 9604 3590
Patients with Medicare cards are bulk billed. Please book an appointment



BANKSTOWN

Powell Street Family Practice
Location: 76 Powell Street, YAGOONA, NSW, 2199
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm 
phone PHN blue icon 02 9708 3649
Patients with Medicare cards are bulk billed. Please book an appointment

Yagoona Family Healthcare
Location: 457 Hume Highway, YAGOONA, NSW, 2198
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 4.00pm
phone PHN blue icon 02 8766 2477

Patients with Medicare cards are bulk billed. Please book an appointment
 


LIVERPOOL

Best Care Medical Clinic
Location: 169 Elizabeth Drive, LIVERPOOL, NSW, 2166
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Closed Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)
phone PHN blue icon 02 9602 1993
Patients with Medicare cards are bulk billed. Please book an appointment

Doctors @ Liverpool
Location: 2/4 Speed Street, LIVERPOOL, NSW, 2170
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 3.00pm
Open regular hours on Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)
phone PHN blue icon 02 8734 3156
Patients with Medicare cards are bulk billed. Please book an appointment

 

WOLLONDILLY

Tahmoor Family Medical Practice
Location: Suite 2-3, 152-158 Remembrance Drive, TAHMOOR, NSW, 2573
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am – 7.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 2.00pm
Open regular hours on Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)
phone PHN blue icon 02 9249 9144
Patients with Medicare cards are bulk billed. Please book an appointment

 

Testing options information sheets

You can use these information sheets to help you and your family find COVID-19 (coronavirus) testing options in your area. Available in English, Arabic, Assyrian, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Khmer and Vietnamese. (Updated 22 December 2020)

The information sheets can be downloaded and printed. 


Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - English
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Arabic
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Assyrian
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Traditional Chinese
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Simplified Chinese
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Vietnamese
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Khmer


Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - English
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - Arabic
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - Assyrian
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - Traditional Chinese
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - Simplified Chinese 
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - Vietnamese
Download icon phn blue NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfiled & Bankstown - Khmer


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