COVID-19 Testing Sites

DPV Health is committed to the health and well-being of our community.

Getting tested means you keep yourself, your friends, family, your workplace and your community safe.

Information on isolation and quarantine extra help and support can be found here

For testing site locations, visit Victorian Government website for more information.

I have symptoms. How do I go out for testing?

If you have any symptoms, you should put on a mask (if you have one) when you go to get tested. This will help prevent spreading the infection to others. If you need one, you will be given a mask to wear by your doctor when you are tested. Avoid using public transport, taxi or rideshare services.

A suspected case is someone who has symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) and who has been tested but has not yet found out the results of the test.

If you have symptoms and are advised to do so by a doctor or healthcare worker, you should return home immediately after the test. There is a risk that you could have coronavirus (COVID-19) and could spread the virus to other people. You must remain in self-quarantine at home until you find out your test result.

For more information, read the factsheet for suspected cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). To get further advice, call the 24-hour coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398 or your general practitioner.

What do I need to bring with me?

You need to bring your Medicare card.

If you don’t have a Medicare card then bring one form of identification, like your driver’s licence or student ID.

Is the test free?

Yes, the coronavirus (COVID-19) test is free for everyone. There is no fee for the test when you get tested at a public health facility, mobile testing centre or GP offering bulk billing.

Can I take someone I care for to get tested?

If you usually provide care or assistance to someone who may otherwise have difficulty getting tested, such as an elderly relative, you may take them to a testing centre.

What should I do after getting tested? 

If you have symptoms, or are being tested because you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, you must return home immediately after the test. Do not make any stops on your way. There is a risk that you could have coronavirus (COVID-19) and could spread it to other people. You must remain in self-isolation at home until you find out your test result.

For more information on self-isolating, visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/self-quarantine-coronavirus-covid-19.

There is no need for others in the house to quarantine unless you are confirmed to have coronavirus (COVID-19). As always, we encourage anyone with symptoms to get tested, so if anyone you live with experiences symptoms they should get tested too.

How long does it take to get the results? 

It usually takes THREE (3) to FIVE (5) days to get your results after being tested. Due to the volumes of test it may take a little longer.

What happens if I test positive or negative (normal)? 

You will be contacted by phone or SMS to inform you of your results, regardless if it is positive or negative.

If you test positive (you have COVID-19), whether or not you have symptoms, you must immediately self-isolate. You will be contacted by a public health worker from the DHHS for advice on the next steps.  A doctor/GP from DPV Health will also contact you.

If you are unwell, please contact your usual GP via telephone. If you are having trouble breathing or have serious concerns, please call 000.

For further details contact DPV Health by calling 1300 234 263 (push 1 for Medical).