Private COVID-19 PCR and Rapid Antigen Testing for Travel and Workplace Settings in 24-48 hours

We accept symptomatic or suspected COVID-19 at the following locations:
Cloverdale – Surrey
Point Grey – Vancouver
Fleetwood – Surrey
Nordel – Surrey
Scott Road – Surrey

Testing is conducted outside in your vehicle to limit the contact with staff in the clinic.

We are a Travel and Workplace COVID-19 testing site for Asymptomatic patients only. We do not accept symptomatic patients or patients in close contact with confirmed COVID-19 case for our onsite clinics (only select locations accept symptomatic patients).

We provide MOBILE SERVICE for SYMPTOMATIC patients or suspected cases of COVID-19. please email hello@covidtravelvancouver.ca to book.

Yes, we provide mobile services for asymptomatic for travel or workplace and also for symptomatic patients or close contact with positive COVID-19 cases.

For more information please visit our Mobile Services page.

For SYMPTOMATIC patients or suspected cases of COVID-19 we only provide mobile services.
Please email hello@covidtravelvancouver.ca to book

A Recovery letter or Clearance certificate, is a letter stating you have tested positive for COVID-19 perviously and are not asymptomatic.  Our physician will assess you virtually or in-person and if he/she deems you have met all the conditions, they will provide a recovery letter for travel, work or school.

Conditions:
– positive COVID-19 test result report
– self-isolation for at least 5 days
– asymptomatic (no symptoms)
– Verify with the airlines/country they accept a recovery letter

Please note the change that will take effect Dec. 6th, 2021.

FOR TRAVEL TO U.S: All inbound international travelers, including U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs), regardless of nationality or vaccination status must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test one (1) day before their flight.

Please note Covid Travel Vancouver provides Next Day results for PCR testing for all U.S. bound travelers starting Dec. 6th, 2021.  There is an additional fee for the quick turn-around time.

For Travel to U.S PCR test:
Flight is before 3pm, book before 12pm the day before travel (11am on weekends)
Flight is after 3pm, book appointment in the afternoon/evening the day before travel

For Travel to U.S Rapid antigen test (Burnaby, Kerrisdale , Surrey, Vancouver & West Vancouver locations only):
One day before travel

To book, please check our online booking section:
ONLINE BOOKING
For Travel to U.S PCR test:
Flight is before 3pm, book before 12pm the day before travel (11am on weekends)
Flight is after 3pm, book appointment in the afternoon/evening the day before travel

For all other Travel PCR test:
For PCR we suggest to book 2 days before travel (depending on the destination)
Currently our turnaround time for PCR test result is approximately 24-36 hours.
E.g.
Sept. 1 – Appointment
Sept. 2 – Results and letter via email sent to you in the evening
Sept. 3 – Departure

For rapid antigen test:
We suggest to book the day before travel. Results in as little as 15 minutes,  but can take up to 2 hours.

PCR: Due to high demand, Lifelab cannot guarantee that the result will arrive on time and our clinic has no control over when we receive the result and can take 24-48 hours. Currently, it takes 24 hours for the result to arrive from Lifelab.

Rapid antigen: The test takes 15 minutes and we can process the results in around 15 minutes, but can take up to 2 hours.  We can also send the results via email.

Rapid antigen nasal test:
 Abbotsford, Burnaby, Kerrisdale, Surrey (Fleetwood & Scott Rd), Vancouver (Heather St) & West Vancouver:
 $119+GST

PCR nasal or gargle test:
Abbotsford, Burnaby, Cloverdale, Delta, Kerrisdale, North Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver & West Vancouver:
$195+GST
Victoria:
$245+GST
Next day (24 hours) results:
$245+GST

PCR + Serum antibody test:
Abbotsford, Burnaby, Cloverdale, Delta, Kerrisdale, North Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver & West Vancouver:
$325+GST
Victoria:
$375+GST

Please refer to IATA Travel Regulations Map for current travel regulations for your destination.  This will inform you of the testing needed and the timing of the test before departure.
Please note you must check with your airlines or country of destination as travel regulations change constantly.

For PCR test, we conduct the nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) also known as RT-PCR test which is the golden standard for detecting the virus. The specimen is collected via nasal swab. Our PCR tests are approved by Canadian health authorities and are recognized by all airlines and countries.

The rapid antigen test we use are Health Canada approved and recognized for travel by border services and airlines. They are approved for USA and UK as well as other countries.
The rapid antigen test are lateral flow assay tests via shallow nasal swab collection.

We offer the serum antibody (IgM) testing if needed by your destination country and the airline. This is a blood test conducted at LifeLabs. Both tests are approved by Canadian health authorities and are recognized by all airlines and countries.

Since the tests are for travel and occupational purposes for asymptomatic individuals, they are private pay service and are not covered by B.C. MSP plan.

As our clinic is following all the COVID-19 prevention guidelines, we do require that you wear a mask at all time and follow social distancing practice.
Please bring a picture ID, e.g. Driver’s Licence or Passport. If you are a resident of BC, please bring your Care Card with you when you come in.

For PCR and serum tests, the results and clearance letter will be emailed to you or you can drop by the clinic and grab the report.

For Rapid antigen tests, results are available within 15 minutes to 2 hours or they can also be emailed.

Yes, we do provide onsite testing for all workplace, organization sites and schools. Please call us to discuss the details and we will make arrange accordingly.

Yes, we provide required documents for Hong Kong and Japan for an additional cost of $20.
Hong Kong requires accreditation certificates ISO15189 or DAP.

Japan requires a Certificate of Testing for COVID-19 signed by our physician. This is by order from the Quarantine Station, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japanese Government. 

Yes, we provide QR codes for the results. Cost $20
Some airlines/countries requires a QR code for your results/letter. Please check with the country of destination.