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COVID-19 tests

COVID‑19 testing in Australia uses three types of tests—nucleic acid, rapid antigen and serology—to detect infection, support diagnosis and monitor the performance of approved tests.

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State and territory testing advice

Select your local health authority for information on rapid antigen tests (RATs):

Australian Capital TerritoryNew South Wales
Northen TerritoryQueensland
South AustraliaTasmania
VictoriaWestern Australia

About COVID-19 tests

COVID‑19 is caused by the SARS‑CoV‑2 coronavirus. Three types of tests are used in Australia:

1. Nucleic acid detection tests (NATs)

Detect SARS‑CoV‑2 viral RNA.

2. Rapid antigen tests (RATs)
Detect viral antigen proteins.

3. Serology tests
Detect IgM and/or IgG antibodies produced after infection.

Approved tests in Australia

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