COVID SCREEN
Our Covid-19 PCR test is only available at our dedicated Synlab head office at Roman Ridge - Accra, Korle-bu - Accra, Shiashie - Accra, Community 6 & 10 - Tema, Ahodwo - Kumasi, Bantama - Kumasi, Sunyani, Takoradi and at Baiden Ghartey Hospital - Cape Coast. Appointment bookings are essential to ensure social distancing, your safety, and the safety of our staff.
Sample type is either Nasopharyngeal swab or Throat swab for PCR testing and blood (Serum) for Antibody testing.
Our turnaround time varies between 3-6hrs for PCR and 1 hour for Antigen. Kindly note that the turnaround time for antigen applies to the Roman Ridge branch only.
Getting tested is easy!
- Walk-in to any of our approved Covid Centres
- Or book your appointment online at www.synlab.com.gh /10/covid-19-tests
- Pay for your test
Once you have paid for your appointment, a booking confirmation code will be sent to you via SMS. You will need to show this code at the testing facility
You will be asked for proof of ID on the day of your appointment. This may include:
- National ID Card
- Passport
- Voters ID Card
- Driver’s Licence
You are requested to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to ensure verification and preparation for your sample taking.
Should I get tested?
- Do you have symptoms associated with the SARS-CoV-2 infection?If you have symptoms like fever, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, loss of sense of smell and taste, gastro-intestinal symptoms, or muscle ache you may want to take a RT-PCR Covid-19 test to be certain
- Have you tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 previously?If yes, antibody testing is recommended 14 days after an initial test to determine immunisation. A follow up test is recommended to review growing titres.
- Were you symptomatic, but not tested, in the past two months?If you had symptoms in the past but feel fine now, an antibody test will determine if you have built up immunity.
- Do you have any known high-risk chronic conditions?Individuals who have known high-risk chronic conditions such as obesity with BMI over 40, respiratory conditions, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, autoimmune diseases, severe allergies, conditions requiring immunosuppression, chronic kidney disease are at more risk of developing severe outcomes in the case of becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2. It is advisable to have a doctor review the severity of the condition and remain self-isolating to avoid the risk of contracting an infection.
How will I get my results?
Depending on which test you do, your results will be available within 12Hrs – 60 hours.
For notifiable diseases which have the risk of contagion and are of public health concern, we are legally required to notify the health authorities of our results. Results can be picked up, sent via email or WhatsApp depending on your preference
How do I pay for my test?
You can pay using MoMo -MTN, Vodafone, Tigo, with a local bank debit card or Visa and Mastercard or cash.
There are other advanced tests available upon your doctor’s request. Contact us on 059 691 1883 for further details or booking.