Coronavirus

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Hours to perform a COVID-19 test (fast or PCR)

• From Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Please make an appointment via the link at the bottom of this post.

Insurance card

• Please bring your health insurance card to facilitate administrative aspects.
• For foreign patients, please bring an identity document.

Additional information

• For people wishing to travel, please inquire beforehand about the type of test requested and the time frames.
• Depending on your symptoms, the centre’s team may suggest that you do a medical consultation.
• We are available for any questions by phone on 021 566 59 69

Explanations of symptomatic or “vulnerable” people

• Symptoms justifying a COVID-19 test: fever, cold, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, sore throat or head, muscle or chest pain, loss of taste or smell, digestive disorders, unusual fatigue, confusion.
• Vulnerable persons: anyone with at least the following characteristics: over 65 years of age, pregnancy, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, cancer, immunosuppression, obesity (BMI>40).

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAST TEST

Who are the quick tests for?

• For non-vulnerable people who have had symptoms for less than 4 days (with medical consultation if requested by you or if recommended by the staff taking care of you)
• Asymptomatic persons who have received a SwissCovid notification or at the request of the cantonal doctor
• For people wishing to reduce the quarantine time from 10 to 7 days

Where are the quick tests and analyses done?

• The smear and analysis are carried out on-site in our medical centre

How soon are the quick test results available?

• Results are generally available within 60 minutes

Who pays for quick testing?

• Since March 15, 2021, all rapid tests are covered by the Swiss Confederation

PCR TEST

Who are PCR tests for?

• To symptomatic people excluded from rapid tests (with medical consultation if requested from you or recommended by the staff taking care of you)
• For people who want to travel and need a medical certificate
• To those whose employer has requested it
• To health professionals and people in contact with patients
• To people who are going to be hospitalized whose institution clearly requests it

Where are PCR tests and scans done?

• The smear is carried out on-site in our medical centre
• The analysis is carried out in an external laboratory

How soon are PCR test results available?

• PCR test results are generally available within 24-48 hours

Who pays for PCR testing?

• Symptomatic patients excluded from rapid testing: at the expense of the Swiss Confederation
• People wishing to travel and needing a medical certificate: at the expense of the patient (CHF 169.-)
• Personnes whose employer requested it: charged at the patient who might request for a refund from his employer afterwards.