COVID-19 PCR and RAT travel testing in Victoria
Melbourne Pathology performs COVID-19 RT-PCR tests for all travellers at select COVID-19 travel testing collection centres in Victoria (VIC). We also perform supervised RAT travel testing at select locations.
It is essential that you check with your destination, transit country and airline for travel requirements and recommended timeframe in which you need to demonstrate a negative COVID-19 PCR test.
IMPORTANT: If you order your test through Melbourne Pathology, you must have your sample(s) collected at one of our collection centres in VIC. If you are departing from a different state or territory, you can select the appropriate Sonic practice to order your test here.
How it works
Ordering your test is a quick and simple three-step process. When you are ready to place your order, we recommend using our collection window calculator located below to help plan for your testing.
A doctor referral is not required | No Medicare rebate is available
- COVID-19 PCR swab $145 (AUD)*
- COVID-19 Supervised RAT travel test $64 (AUD)* Result within 1 hour of test
*Pricing is subject to change. If you present within 24 hours of your departure time for a PCR COVID-19 travel test we cannot guarantee that your results will be available prior to your departure.
Please note: Refunds cannot be issued after the sample has been collected.
Order your test in three simple steps
Destination guidelines and sample collection window: It is essential that you check with your destination, transit country and airline for travel requirements and recommended timeframe in which you need to demonstrate a negative COVID-19 PCR test.
1. Order and pay for your COVID-19 test
2. Have your sample collected
3. Receive email & SMS notification of your test results
1. Order and pay for your COVID-19 test
Follow the step-through process and purchase your pathology request.
It is essential that you check with your destination or transit country, embassy, travel agent, airline, and/or shipping line for the required timeframe in which you need to demonstrate a negative COVID-19 test.
Once you have completed your order, you will receive an email with your password-protected request form and tax invoice, along with password instructions. Print your prepaid pathology request form and take it to your collection centre or present it on your mobile device.
You can pay for your test online using Mastercard, Visa, or AMEX.
Important:
- Ensure that you save your confirmation email and tax invoice which contains your 4-digit report access PIN that you need to open your pathology report.
2. Have your sample collected
Find your nearest COVD-19 travel testing collection centre.
Check when you are required to have your sample collected by using our travel testing calculator. No appointment necessary.
If you are travelling and being tested within 24 hours of departure, please contact our Results Department on 03 9287 7777 if you haven’t received your report (but have received your SMS result).
PCR travel and RAT travel testing collection centres:
North Melbourne - 70 Alfred St, M-F 1pm – 4:30pm
Ballarat - 63 Victoria St, M-F 8:30am - 5pm
Bendigo - L1, 1 Chum St, M-F 8am - 5:30pm, Sat 9am - 12noon
Eltham - 4/266 Bolton St, M-F 7.30am - 6pm, Sat - Sun 7.30am - 3.30pm
Geelong (Waurn Ponds) - Epworth Geelong, 1 Epworth Pl, M-F 8:30am - 5pm, Sat-Sun 8am - 1pm
Gisborne - Shop 10, Gisborne Village Market, 34A Hamilton St, M-F 9am - 5pm
Gladstone Park - Gladstone Park Shopping Centre, Gladstone Park Drive, M-F 7:30am - 6pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am - 3:30pm
Glen Waverley - 258 Springvale Rd, M-F 7.30am - 6pm, Sat - Sun 7.30am - 3.30pm
Hoppers Crossing - 257 Heaths Rd, M-F 7:30am - 6pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am - 3:30pm
Pakenham - Unit 2, 63 Main St, M-F 7:30am - 6pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am - 3:30pm
Seaford - 266-27 Seaford Rd, M-F 7:30am - 6pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am - 3:30pm
St Albans - 22 Victoria St, M-F 8am - 4pm, Sat 8am - 11am
PCR travel testing only collection centres:
(No RAT testing performed at these sites)
No onsite COVID testing is performed at the sites listed below for patients with symptoms, or people who have attended an exposure site.
Balaclava - 287B Carlisle St, M-F 8am - 5pm (closed for lunch 1-1:30pm), Sat 7:30am - 12:30pm, Sun 8:30am - 12:30pm
Beaumaris - 471 Balcombe Rd, M-F 8am - 5pm, Sat 7:30am - 11:30am
Bentleigh - 153 Jasper Rd, M-F 7:30am - 5pm, Sat 7:30am - 12noon
Deepdene - 59 Whitehorse Rd, M-F 7:30am - 5:30pm, Sat 7:30am - 12noon
Epping - Suite 8/230 Cooper St, M-F 9am - 3:30pm, Sat 8:30am - 11am
Moe - 46 - 48 Albert St, M-F 8am - 5pm, Sat 8:30am - 11:30am
Mornington - 262 Main St, M-F 8:30am - 5pm, Sat 8:30am - 12noon
Ringwood - 38 Bond St, M-F 8am - 4pm, Sat 8am - 12noon
Rye - 2 Ozone St, M-F 9:30am - 5pm (closed 1-2pm)
Shepparton - 92-94 Maude St, M-F 8am - 4:30pm
Somerville - 67 Eramosa Road West, M-F 8:30am - 5pm, Sat 7:30am – 3:30pm, Sun 9am - 1pm
Please note: These sites are CLOSED on public holidays. See our dedicated COVID collection sites for sites that are open.
Important:
- Please remember to only present within your collection date and time window that is specific for your travel plans.
- You are required to present to the Sonic pathology collection centre that was specified during the ordering process. Please ensure you choose a collection location that is convenient for you to attend.
- If you present within 24 hours of your departure time we cannot guarantee that your results will be available prior to your departure.
Remember to look for this symbol when visiting the collection centre
3. Receive an email & SMS notification of your test results
Test results are typically available within 24 hours after visiting a COVID-19 travel testing collection centre.
In circumstances when there is an outbreak causing an increase in demand for testing, there may be a delay. Please ensure you present for collection as early as possible within your testing window.
Negative results
When your test is complete and the result is negative, you will receive an SMS 24–48 hours after your sample is collected. If you do not receive an SMS after 48 hours, please contact Melbourne Pathology on (03) 9287 7700 and select option 4, Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun 8 am-4 pm.
The SMS contains a secure link to view your results. You will need the 4-digit PIN provided on your tax invoice to access the result. You must save these results to your mobile device and printing them is recommended.
Positive results
In the unlikely event that your result is positive for COVID-19, you will be contacted by the Public Health Unit of the state where your test was collected. You must self-isolate immediately and wait until you are advised by the Public Health Unit of your next steps. You are not able to travel at this time.