Last updated: January 3, 2021
Who can get tested for COVID-19?
Effective December 31, 2021, PCR testing will only be recommended for eligible individuals. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 but are not eligible for testing, please isolate as directed by the province.
Assessment Centres
Appointments at Belleville and Trenton Assessment Centres are required and are only available for individuals who are eligible. Please make and appointment online (preferred) by completing the appropriate form for an Assessment Centre near you. Please note , while the online registration form can be filled out any time of day, you will not receive confirmation/directions before 9 am or after 5 pm.
Appointments can also be made by phone, if needed.
- Bancroft – 613-332-2825 ext. 6224 (10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday)
- Belleville – 613-961-5544 (9 am to 5 pm, 7 days per week)
- Picton – 613-813-6864 (1 pm to 4 pm, Monday to Friday)
- Trenton – 613-961-5544 (8 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday)
For testing at the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Community Health Centre, please call 613-967-3603.
Pharmacies
- Take-home PCR self-collection kits – are available for eligible individuals only at participating pharmacies. In addition, many pharmacies offer booked appointments. Please contact the pharmacy for availability and appointment booking prior to your visit.
Who will get access to Rapid Antigen Tests?
- Ontario currently has a limited supply of rapid antigen tests that are being prioritized for health care and highest risk settings.
What happens if you test positive for COVID-19 (PCR or RAT?)
- Review our information for confirmed cases of COVID-19 for isolation and other requirements.
- Notify your high-risk contacts of their possible exposure to COVID-19, by providing them with our notification for high-risk contacts.
Where do I find my test results?
To find your COVID-19 test results go to covid-19.Ontario.ca. It can take 2 to 7 days for your result to become available on this portal. This timeframe varies with changes in assessment centre and laboratory capacity.
What should you do if you have symptoms but you do not qualify for PCR or RAT?
Visit Ontario.ca/exposed to find out what to do if you have symptoms of illness.
Can I get a test if I do not have symptoms and I have not had an exposure?
Only certain individuals are eligible for government funded PCR testing, as listed above.
Individuals who are not eligible for government-funded testing but require testing for travel or other personal purposes may be able to obtain testing at participating pharmacies, for a fee.
Resources:
- Information about Self-Isolation – HPEPH
- How to Self-Isolate – Public Health Ontario
- Self Isolation: A Guide for Caregivers/Contacts – Public Health Ontario
