COVID-19 Testing Locations and Prices in Canada

[ilovetotravel1977]

I thought it might be helpful if we had one thread that we compile for testing information. Perhaps we could note the city/town and province at the top of each post for ease of reference. 

 

Halifax, NS:

 

Praxes Medical (praxes.ca)

PCR COVID Testing $159.00 + HST (lab-based, includes Travel Certificate)

Rapid COVID Antigen Test $69.00 + HST (includes Travel Certificate)

PCR + Rapid Antigen Test $199.00 + HST (includes Travel Certificate for each test)

 

Switch Health (switchhealth.ca)

PCR $160+HST (1-2 days turnaround)

Antigen $75+HST (30-45 minutes turnaround)

 

Rockdoc Inc (rockdocinc.ca)

Antigen $104.99+HST (30 minutes turnaround)

RT-PCR (rapid PCR) $184.99+HST (next day turnaround)

RT-PCR (rapid PCR) $349.99+HST (same day turnaround) *INSANE PRICE*

[trtog7]

 I have also found Canadian Health Labs Pharmacy Network.

[Edward51]

Ottawa

Shoppers Drug Mart  - Rapid COVID Antigen Test $40 results in less than one hour.

[gubby]

Thanks for starting this. It is so helpful. A few weeks ago, I tried looking up places in Kingston, but got too frustrated. I will try again tomorrow, and add any I find. Although our next attempt is not until April, it is a TA leaving from FLL.  Will any of these rules still apply? We have mixed doses so need to get answers before final payment.

 Nikki 

[K_e_short]

38 minutes ago, Edward51 said:

Ottawa

Shoppers Drug Mart  - Rapid COVID Antigen Test $40 results in less than one hour.

 

And 4 locations do the PCR test if that is what is required for travel (currently some cruise lines allow you to cruise unvaccinated but you need a PCR Test).

The locations are: Carling Ave, Bank Street, Walkley Road, Montreal Road

[Edward51]

54 minutes ago, K_e_short said:

 

And 4 locations do the PCR test if that is what is required for travel (currently some cruise lines allow you to cruise unvaccinated but you need a PCR Test).

The locations are: Carling Ave, Bank Street, Walkley Road, Montreal Road

Any idea how long it takes for PCR results?

[K_e_short]

1 hour ago, Edward51 said:

Any idea how long it takes for PCR results?

 

This is the website I got the information from.

It says within 48 hours.

 

Maybe someone can post how long their test took? I know some on here have gotten the antigen test to go to the U.S., not don't remember reading any PCR tests

 

https://covid-19.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/testing/international-outbound/on

[willing292]

Switch Health at Pearson Airport.

[cruzincanuck]

Here is what I have gathered so far for Montreal and surrounding areas for Antigen Covid test:

 

Covid-19 PCR Covid Testing Travel - Montreal (santemedic.ca)   $150.00

 

Rapid Antigenic COVID-19 Test - Book an Appointment Now (cliniquevoyageur.ca) $149.00

 

COVID-19 screening for departures at YUL airport | Laboratory, radiology, sleep and genetic | Biron  $149.00 last minute  (25 min)  or 24 hrs results $99.00

 

COVID Testing in Montreal | Go Test Rapide  Drive thru from $75.00.  At home (mobile service): $ 150.00

 

None of the pharmacies seen to be offering the testing

Edited September 5, 2021 by cruzincanuck

[DirtyDawg]

1 hour ago, willing292 said:

Switch Health at Pearson Airport.

I think the actual testing facility is located in the Value Park garage so it should be easier to access than going into the airport itself. 

[DirtyDawg]

16 hours ago, Edward51 said:

Ottawa

Shoppers Drug Mart  - Rapid COVID Antigen Test $40 results in less than one hour.

Select Shoppers in offer both tests. See their website

 

https://covid-19.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/testing

[ilovetotravel1977]

Just to add to my previous post, Maple.ca is the company in partnership with Switch Health in Halifax and Greater Toronto area.

 

They told me they do a RT-PCR test for $159 HST included

 

Not sure why that info isn’t noted on Switch Health’s website. They only note the Antigen and regular PCR testing info.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[3Shelaghs]

I am now convinced, these Covid tests are what is going to refill the government coffers for all the CERB paid out!! These prices are ridiculous, surely the Cdn govt has shares or owns these labs and kits.

[ilovetotravel1977]

The high prices are also to help dissuade us from traveling.

[Fouremco]

For most travel, a Shoppers or similar $40 antigen test will suffice. Given the cost of a cruise or a stay at a resort, even a PCR test in the $150 range is hardly an obstacle. JMO.

[Mud_Shark]

Right now, from what I read online at the SDM website, the $40 antigen test is only available in Alberta and Ontario.

 

Don

[Fouremco]

1 hour ago, Mud_Shark said:

Right now, from what I read online at the SDM website, the $40 antigen test is only available in Alberta and Ontario.

 

Don

Quite right. Fortunately, there are other providers in other provinces, although I believe that SDM is probably the cheapest. 

[ilovetotravel1977]

The cheapest antigen test in Nova Scotia is the $69+tax one I noted at the top.  

 

Since my DH isn't vaccinated, my vacation budget has been cut in half, so what's 80 bucks??! lol

Edited September 9, 2021 by ilovetotravel1977

[scottbee]

1 hour ago, ilovetotravel1977 said:

The cheapest antigen test in Nova Scotia is the $69+tax one I noted at the top.  

 

Since my DH isn't vaccinated, my vacation budget has been cut in half, so what's 80 bucks??! lol

I can't find an antigen for under $130 in BC

 

Hello, shoppers, please?......

 

 

[Munday]

For anyone in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, I saw a sign outside this Pharmacy in my neighbourhood. We plan on going here for testing if we get away in February.

 

http://www.doonrx.com/covid19-test

 

[Ginnyfyr]

Here in Hamilton, SDM offers the antigen testing for $40. If a PCR test is needed, the cheapest I have found is Sherman Specialty Pharmacy on Rymal & Upper Sherman for $160 (they also do antigen testing for $60). https://shermanpharmacy.ca/covid-19-testing.html

[stefndoug]

On 9/8/2021 at 8:43 PM, scottbee said:

I can't find an antigen for under $130 in BC

 

Hello, shoppers, please?......

 

 

Thats because apparently LIfe Labs has the monoply here in BC and so we are stuck with paying the high prices they want to charge.

[Sprocket]

On 9/4/2021 at 6:44 PM, K_e_short said:

 

This is the website I got the information from.

It says within 48 hours.

 

Maybe someone can post how long their test took? I know some on here have gotten the antigen test to go to the U.S., not don't remember reading any PCR tests

 

https://covid-19.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/testing/international-outbound/on

 

We had the PCR test done at our local SDM here in BC and had the results back in just under 24 hours.  They have a calculator on their website which gives the earliest and latest time for the results to be back in time.

[muffin]

Sprocket……where did you find a SDM doing tests? Everything I see says it is only  in Ab and On.  How much was the PCR test?  Maybe it is the rapid antigen test only in Ab ans On?  All we need to fly out @nd get on the ship in LA is antigen test I believe.  Get PCR after disembarking for return flight to Canada,. This pCR is provided by Princess.

 

 

has @nyone seen where we can access at home, proctored kits from USA? 

[d9704011]

6 minutes ago, muffin said:

Sprocket……where did you find a SDM doing tests? Everything I see says it is only  in Ab and On.  How much was the PCR test?  Maybe it is the rapid antigen test only in Ab ans On?  All we need to fly out @nd get on the ship in LA is antigen test I believe.  Get PCR after disembarking for return flight to Canada,. This pCR is provided by Princess.

 

 

has @nyone seen where we can access at home, proctored kits from USA? 

Try this link.

 

https://covid-19.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/testing/international-outbound