Use the COVID-19 Assessment & Testing Tool to help you decide if you should talk to someone about your symptoms, for advice on managing mild symptoms, and whether you need to be tested for COVID-19.
Rapid Testing At Home: Pending availability, free COVID-19 rapid testing kits can be picked up at these locations.
Note: Hospitals are not distributing rapid test kits.
Note: Rapid test kits cannot be used for travel.
Change or Cancel Your COVID-19 Test Appointment: If you have already booked a COVID-19 test using the online tool and would like to reschedule or cancel, visit AHS.ca/mybooking. For cancelling a COVID-19 immunization appointment visit here.
Free molecular testing (e.g. PCR) at AHS Assessment Centres is available for:
If you do not fall into the above list, you are not eligible for COVID-19 molecular (e.g. PCR) testing from AHS.
You can use an at-home rapid test to screen for COVID-19. If you don’t have access to one, stay home and away from other people until your symptoms get better.
If you have any of the core symptoms of COVID-19, you are legally required to isolate.
Private testing is available, for a fee, for testing related to:
If you require COVID-19 testing outside of the public testing program, a variety of fee-for-service options are available through the private sector, including DynaLIFE Medical Labs, Numi Health, Equity Health Services and some pharmacies.
People in the settings listed here should use the button above to determine if they need to book a test.
*You are considered a healthcare worker if you work in the following settings:
Fit for Work Assessment for Healthcare Workers
Complete the Online Questionnaire.