Getting tested for coronavirus
Getting tested for coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), however mild, you should get tested.
COVID-19 Symptoms are: fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of sense of smell or taste.
People with no symptoms can also be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) in very specific circumstances:
- if they are a close contact exposed to someone known to have coronavirus (COVID-19)
- as part of an outbreak investigation and response by the Department of Health and Human Services
- if they are a returned international traveller
- if they have visited a high risk interstate location
- if they are due to have surgery or a planned hospital stay
- if they are part of a targeted testing program across an industry or group.
About the test
- The test is free for everyone.
- The test takes around a minute and involves a swab from the back of your throat and nose.
- You need to bring your Medicare card. If you don’t have a Medicare card then bring one form of identification, like your driver’s licence or student ID.
Self-isolation requirements
- You should return home immediately after the test and remain in self-isolation until you receive your test result.
- If you have been identified as needing to quarantine by authorised officers (e.g. as a close contact or because you have visited an interstate high risk location), you will need to quarantine for the full 14 days, regardless of whether you have received a negative test.
Visit the Department of Health and Human Services website to learn more about getting tested for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information about getting tested for coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Department of Health and Human Services website provides step-by-step advice for when and how to get tested for coronavirus.
Coronavirus testing locations
Monash Health has established several screening clinics where people can be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19):
- Berwick, Gibb Street
- Clayton, Clayton Road
- Cranbourne, Casey Fields
- Dandenong, Carroll Lane
- Dandenong, Cleeland Street
- Pakenham, IYU Recreation Reserve
- All other testing locations
Children of all ages can be tested at Monash Health’s screening clinics.
Please check the DHHS website for real-time screening clinic availability.
Berwick, Gibb Street
This is a walk-in location.
Hours
Open seven days a week from
9.30am to 4pm
Resources
Clayton, Clayton Road
This is a walk-in location.
Hours
Open seven days a week from
9.30am to 4pm
Resources
Cranbourne, Casey Fields
This is a drive-through location (you must be in a vehicle to get tested).
Hours
Open seven days a week from
9am to 4pm
Resources
Dandenong, Carroll Lane
This is a drive-through (accessible via Cheltenham Road) location (you must be in a vehicle to get tested).
Please note that walk-in testing is no longer available at this location.
Hours
Open seven days a week from
9am to 4pm
Resources
Directions to Dandenong, Caroll Lane from nearby Monash Health locations:
- 169 Cleeland Street – Dandenong Screening clinic (PDF document)
- 239 Clayton Road – Clayton Screening Clinic (PDF document)
- from 7 Gibb Street – Berwick Screening Clinic (PDF document)
Dandenong, Cleeland Street
This is a walk-in location.
Hours
Open seven days a week from
9.30am to 4pm
Resources
Pakenham, IYU Recreation Reserve
This is a drive-through location (you must be in a vehicle to get tested).
Hours
Open seven days a week from
9am to 4pm
More information
All other testing locations
For more information about what’s available near you, call the 24-hour coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398.
Where to get tested: all Victorian coronavirus testing locations
Department of Health Human Services website
Download coronavirus screening clinic and symptom information
Refer to the following document for up to date information about Monash Health screening clinics and testing criteria.