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COVID-19 symptoms include respiratory/cold/flu-like symptoms, such as cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny/stuffy nose, fatigue or lack of taste or smell or a range of other symptoms, including vomiting, nausea or diarrhoea.
If you have symptoms, no matter how mild, stay home, don’t go to work, school or the shops, and get tested as quickly as possible.
There are a number of COVID-19 testing options on the Gold Coast and it is important that you get tested, to ensure you get the care you need and to stop the spread to your family or to the community.
For the latest information on COVID-19 testing, visit Queensland Health’s COVID-19 testing requirements webpage.
Gold Coast Primary Health Network does not arrange COVID-19 testing or book testing appointments.
From 7 March 2022, private pathology clinics will require patients to have a Medicare card and a GP referral. Without a valid referral, patients may be charged for their test by the clinic. Find out more about the cost of testing. If requirements are met, COVID-19 testing is free of charge at any of the Queensland Health operated testing clinics listed here.
The Commonwealth Government with support from Gold Coast Primary Health Network, has helped establish GP led local respiratory clinics, which offers a safe environment for dedicated assessment and testing. These clinics provide a thorough assessment of any respiratory symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath etc.) and also tests for COVID-19.
Referrals: There are no referrals required.
Bookings: Bookings are essential.
Cost: Free.
Where:
Clinic details | Hours | To Book |
Burleigh Cove Respiratory Clinic
Shop 13/109 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Waters |
COVID-19 testing & vaccination
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm |
Walk-ins will not be accepted. Bookings are essential.
No referral is required. Book online at HotDoc or burleighcrc.com.au or call 0410 831 919 |
Haan – Upper Coomera Respiratory Clinic
Ground Floor, Shop 6/21 Coomera Grand Drive, Upper Coomera |
COVID-19 testing & vaccination
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, 8.30am-12.30pm
|
Walk-ins are accepted.
No referral is required. Book online at HotDoc or call 07 5529 7125 |
Hope Island Respiratory Clinic
10 Santa Barbara Road, Hope Island |
COVID-19 testing & vaccination
Monday – Friday, 1pm – 5pm Saturday, 8am-12noon ** Please note we are closed public holidays and Sundays unless otherwise specified |
Bookings are required – No referral is required.
Book online at HotDoc or call 07 5563 5151 |
Some general practices are able to conduct testing for COVID-19 or can refer patients to dedicated pathology clinics for testing, which includes some drive through testing facilities, or recommend other options. Telehealth consultations may be available to discuss any symptoms. Patients should call the practice in advance to discuss their options.
Find your local general practitioner
Anyone with respiratory/cold/flu-like symptoms should always phone the clinic first, before visiting the practice.
These clinics are run by Gold Coast Health to specifically test for COVID-19 at the Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Health Precinct (near Robina Hospital).
Cost: Free.
Referrals: No referral required.
When: 9am to 4.30pm, seven days a week. *please check Gold Coast Health website in case hours change.
People seeking testing are to present 15 minutes before closing time to ensure they are processed. More information and locations available on the Gold Coast Health website.
Free Medicare-funded PCR testing are available at private pathology-operated clinics for anyone with a Medicare card and a GP referral.
If a patient does not have a Medicare card and a GP referral, they may be charged for the test by the private pathology-operated clinic.
Some PCR testing at private laboratories interstate may have a cost.
Most people can manage COVID-19 at home and are advised to utilise the tools and helplines below in the first instance they suspect they have COVID-19.
COVID care self-checker – A clinical self-assessment tool designed to help patients understand what healthcare they may need based on their symptoms and other risk factors.
National Coronavirus Hotline 1800 020 080 - Available 24 hours a day 7 days per week, with an interpreter available (press 8).
PCR tests are no longer required to confirm a positive rapid antigen test (RAT).
PCR tests are available where RATs cannot be accessed.
A positive RAT result must be reported to Queensland Health. RATs can be purchased at pharmacies and retail stores.
Queensland Health have a limited supply at testing sites.
To search for local testing centres anywhere in Queensland visit the Queensland Health website.
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