Find out how and when to get a COVID-19 test.

Updated April 18,  2023

A COVID-19 test is recommended when a positive or negative result will inform decisions about treatment or care. Learn more about when to get tested

If your symptoms do not go away, call 8-1-1, your family doctor or an Urgent and Primary Care Centre. You can also call Fraser Health Virtual Care at 1-800-314-0999 between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. You should continue to seek care for other medical conditions as needed, even if they are not related to COVID-19.

  • How do I get a COVID-19 test?

  • I have a lab requisition for a PCR test. What do I do now?

  • What do I need to know about testing for children?

  • What do I do if I have mild symptoms and testing is not recommended?

  • What if I don't have any symptoms?

  • How do I get my test results?

  • What do I do if I have tested positive?

  • What do I do if I have tested negative?

If you are experiencing any of the following, please call 9-1-1 or go directly to your nearest emergency department.

  • Severe difficulty breathing (e.g. struggling to breathe or speaking in single words)
  • Severe chest pain
  • Having a very hard time waking up
  • Feeling confused
  • Losing consciousness

Participate in COVID-19 Research

There are a number of COVID-19 research projects on understanding vaccine effectiveness and safety, treatment of COVID-19, impact on mental health, and more. Find out what research opportunities are available and how to get involved on REACH BC. Everyone can help fight COVID-19.

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