State and territory testing advice
Select your local health authority for information on rapid antigen tests (RATs):
| Australian Capital Territory | New South Wales |
| Northen Territory | Queensland |
| South Australia | Tasmania |
| Victoria | Western 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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PageView COVID-19 tests approved for inclusion in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).
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PageA list of approved COVID-19 tests included in the ARTG for supply in Australia.
More about COVID‑19 testing
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PageInformation for sponsors, manufacturers and consumers on COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for self-testing.
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PageFind information on the different types of COVID-19 tests and how we assess them and monitor their performance.
Post‑market reviews
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PageInformation on the TGA post-market review of all point-of-care and laboratory tests included in the ARTG that are intended to identify patients with COVID-19 to ensure they can detect the emerging SARS-CoV-2 genetic variants and remain accurate.
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PageInformation on our post-market review of all approved COVID-19 tests and post-market evaluation of all approved serology-based COVID-19 point-of-care tests.
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PageInformation on the TGA post-market review of all laboratory antigen and Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) included in the ARTG. This includes point-of-care and self-tests.
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PageInformation on the TGA post-market review of all Nucleic Acid Tests (NATs) included in the ARTG.
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PageAnswers to frequently asked questions in relation to rapid antigen self-tests.
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PageIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the TGA has expedited the approval (with conditions) of COVID-19 tests including tests intended for laboratory use and those intended for use by specified health professionals at the point of care.
Applying for ARTG inclusion
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PageUpdate to information about applying for assessment of a COVID-19 test for inclusion in the ARTG.
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PageNew information about importing self-tests.
Guidance and resources
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GuidanceGuidance for sponsors of COVID-19 IVDs about their ongoing obligations
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GuidanceGuidance on the rules governing COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) advertising.
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Updates to state and territory testing information and contact us details