COVID-19 tests
Find out how we test for COVID-19 in Australia.
Follow your local state or territory health advice for information on rapid antigen tests:
About COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
To detect if a person has COVID-19, there are 3 kinds of tests:
- Nucleic acid detection tests - to detect SARS-CoV-2 viral (Ribonucleic acid) RNA
- Rapid antigen tests (RATs) - to detect antigen viral proteins from the SARS-CoV-2 virus
- Serology tests - to detect IgM and/or IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.
Contact us
If you're a sponsor or manufacturer and want more information about COVID-19 tests:
Email IVDs@tga.gov.au
Telephone 1800 141 144
For general COVID-19 enquiries contact the National Coronavirus Helpline on:
Telephone 1800 020 080 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Latest news
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TGA confirms the performance of Australian approved Rapid Antigen Tests with COVID-19 Variants
The TGA has confirmed the performance of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests available on the Australian market with COVID-19 variants.