COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Testing
Testing options for people living in South Western Sydney
Updated: 22 January 2021
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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? 
People living in South Western Sydney now have a range of options for COVID-19 (coronavirus) testing. Find out more:
- GP Respiratory Clinics (book an appointment, no referral)
- Public COVID-19 Flu Assessment Clinics (based at hospitals or Pop-Up Clinics
)
- Private pathology testing (need a GP referral)
- Drive-through testing
- GPs providing COVID-19 testing (Fairfield, Bankstown, Liverpool, Tahmoor)
- COVID-19 Local testing options - info sheet (available in multiple languages)
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)
Call 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.
If you have a positive result, you will receive further care and information from the clinic and Public Health Unit.
If 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
Or call on 02 4608 9772
View location on map
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
Or call on 02 9724 7512
View location on map
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
Or call on 02 4800 9032
View location on map
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
If you have questions call 1300 545 245
*Please read the infomation and instructions on the clinic website before booking an appointment.
View location on map
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
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.
If you have a positive result, you will receive further care and information from the Public Health Unit.
The 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
- Bossley Park
- Camden
- Campbelltown
- Fairfield
- Leppington
- Leumeah
- Liverpool
- Narellan
- Smithfield
- Tahmoor
BANKSTOWN - DRIVE THROUGH (run by 4Cyte Pathology)
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)
0434 939 519
covid19@4Cyte.com.au
Find out more information on the 4Cyte Pathology website.
BOSSLEY PARK - DRIVE THROUGH (run by Laverty Pathology)
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)
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)
0468 597 821
covid19@4Cyte.com.au
More information available on 4Cyte Pathology website.
CAMDEN (Gledswood Hills) - DRIVE THROUGH (Douglass Hanly Moir)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Location: Rear Carpark, 169 Elizabeth Drive, Liverpool, NSW
Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 9am - 5pm
Closed Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day public holiday)
0413 193 723
covid19@4Cyte.com.au
More information available on 4Cyte Pathology website.
LIVERPOOL - DRIVE THROUGH (Laverty Pathology)
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)
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)
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)
Location: 63 Long Street (car park), Smithfield
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am-3pm
TAHMOOR - DRIVE THROUGH (run by Medlab)
Location: 158 Remembrance Driveway, Tahmoor, NSW, 2573
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - English
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Arabic
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Assyrian
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Traditional Chinese
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Simplified Chinese
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Vietnamese
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in SWS - Khmer
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - English
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - Arabic
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - Assyrian
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - Traditional Chinese
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - Simplified Chinese
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfield & Bankstown - Vietnamese
NEW - COVID-19 Testing options in Fairfiled & Bankstown - Khmer
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