Information for health care workers about when to seek testing for COVID-19, where to go, and what to do next
As a Fraser Health staff or medical staff member, if you develop cold, influenza or COVID-19-like symptoms, even mild ones, please self-isolate and get tested for COVID-19.
These symptoms may include but are not limited to new onset fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, loss of sense of smell, loss of appetite, chills, headache, fatigue, and myalgia.
If you develop any of these symptoms, contact a testing and immunization centre to book an appointment as soon as possible. Let the testing and immunization centre know that you are a health care worker.
- Testing and immunization centre finder (Mobile and desktop)
- Testing and immunization centre finder for Internet Explorer users
You do not need to be tested if you do not have symptoms unless directed by Public Health.
Community |
Location |
Hours of operation |
Contact information |
Accepts children (3 months-16 years) |
Abbotsford |
Abbotsford COVID-19 testing centre1395 McKenzie Road, AbbotsfordLocated in front of the Athletic building. |
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Abbotsford COVID ResponseBook your appointment online: fraserhealth.secureform.ca |
Y |
Burnaby |
Burnaby COVID-19 testing and immunization centreCentral Park at Boundary Road and 46th Avenue |
Vehicles: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.Pedestrians: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.7 days a week |
Burnaby Covid ResponseBook your appointment online: fraserhealth.secureform.ca |
Y |
Chilliwack |
Chilliwack COVID-19 testing and immunization centre9090 Newman Road, Chilliwack |
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Book your appointment online: fraserhealth.secureform.ca |
Y |
Coquitlam
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Coquitlam COVID-19 testing and immunization centre
2900 Barnet Highway
Coquitlam Central Station Park and Ride overflow lot.
Entrance off Mariner Way – east side of Rona.
Proceed down the ramp and turn right.
The address will direct you to the main lot on the left but COVID-19 Services are located in the overflow lot to the right.
Do not cut through the Rona parking lot.
Please follow the signs. |
9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Book your appointment online: fraserhealth.secureform.ca |
Y |
Hope |
Hope COVID-19 testing and immunization centreFraser Canyon Hospital1275 7th Avenue, Hope, BC, V0X 1L4 |
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Book your appointment online: fraserhealth.secureform.ca |
Y |
Delta |
COVID-19 testing and immunization centre4470 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner |
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Book your appointment online: fraserhealth.secureform.ca |
Y |
Langley |
Langley COVID-19 testing and immunization centre20901 Langley BypassLocated in Parking Lot #L3 at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.Access to testing and immunization centre is from Langley Bypass ONLY.Do not access either KPU campus or Best Western grounds. |
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Book your appointment online: fraserhealth.secureform.ca |
Y |
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows |
COVID-19 testing centre153-11762 Laity St.In the CareLife Building on the campus of Ridge Meadows HospitalPlease note, this centre provides COVID-19 testing only. |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Book your appointment online: fraserhealth.secureform.ca |
Y |
Mission |
Mission COVID-19 testing and immunization centreMission Memorial Hospital campus
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9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Mission COVID Response
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Y |
Surrey |
COVID-19 testing and immunization centre14577-66th Avenue |
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Book your appointment online:
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Y |
South Surrey |
COVID-19 testing and immunization centreLocated in the South Surrey Park & Ride, Lot #1761 |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Book your appointment online: fraserhealth.secureform.ca |
Y |
Travelling to a testing site
If you do not have access to a personal vehicle or are too sick to drive, consider having a family member or friend drive you to the testing site. All occupants in the vehicle should wear a mask and keep the car windows open for ventilation when you can.
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I am showing respiratory symptoms at work. What do I do next?
If you develop cold, influenza or COVID-19 like symptoms at work, tell your supervisor immediately, and then go home and self-isolate and call employee absence reporting line (EARL) 1-877-342-3275.
Contact a testing and immunization centre to book an appointment to get testing for COVID-19 as soon as possible. Let the testing and immunization centre know that you are a health care worker.
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What do I do if I develop respiratory symptoms while at home?
If you are off work, please self-isolate and contact the testing and immunization centre as soon as possible to book an appointment. Let the testing and immunization centre know that you are a health care worker.
If you are going to miss a shift at work, call EARL.
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I may have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Do I need to be tested?
You do not need to be tested if you are not symptomatic unless you have been instructed by public health.
You may also refer to BCCDC detailed guidance on exposure risk assessment for further actions depending on the type of exposure with someone who is COVID-19 positive.
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What happens at the assessment centre?
After you contact the testing and immunization centre (either by phone or email, depending upon the site), they will give you an appointment time and instructions for when you arrive. You need to let them know that you are a health care worker.
At most sites, you remain in your car while they ask you some questions. The swabbing is done while you are in your car. They will ask you questions and provide you with handouts about self-isolation.
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Do I need to contact my physician to be tested?
You do not need a physician order to be tested at the testing and immunization centre as long as you have symptoms.
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What are my next steps while waiting for my test result?
Self-isolate at home and self-monitor for symptoms while you are awaiting your test results.
At the testing and immunization centre, they will have provided you with information about self-isolating. Please see this link to the handout you may have been provided: Self-isolation Instructions for Health Care and Essential Workers Tested for COVID-19. You can also get this information from our page on self-isolation information for staff and medical staff.
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How long does it take to get test results? Where can I access them?
Please visit the BCCDC Test Results page on information on how long test results will take, and how to access them.
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How can staff and medical staff know if they have been exposed to COVID-19?
Anyone, including staff and medical staff, with symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested at an assessment centre.
The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses including the flu and common cold. They include:
- Fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath and sore throat.
- Other symptoms may include: Painful swallowing, stuffy or runny nose, loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, loss of appetite.
Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Sometimes people with COVID-19 have mild illness, but their symptoms may suddenly worsen in a few days. People infected with COVID-19 may also experience gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea and vomiting a few days after the onset of the above symptoms. If you only have gastrointestinal symptoms you may not have COVID-19.
If you have these symptoms, contact a testing and immunization centre to get tested as soon as possible and let them know that you are a health care worker.
If you are asymptomatic, you do not need to be tested. Public Health will contact staff and medical staff who have been exposed to COVID-19 as part of contract tracing and will provide those people with further instructions.