COVID-19 tests
Find out how we test for COVID-19 in Australia.
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COVID-19 testing in your state or territory
For information on the use of rapid antigen tests and what to do if you test positive, follow your local state or territory health advice: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, and WA.
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 are a sponsor or manufacturer and require more information about the regulatory process for COVID-19 tests, contact us on:
Email COVIDtests@tga.gov.au(link sends e-mail)
Telephone1800 141 144
If you have a general enquiry about COVID-19 contact the National Coronavirus Helpline on:
Telephone 1800 020 080 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Latest news
- TGA confirms the performance of Australian approved Rapid Antigen Tests with COVID-19 VariantsThe TGA has confirmed the performance of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests available on the Australian market with COVID-19 variants.