Can I have a Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test without an appointment if I have the necessary documentation?

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  It is recommended that you make an appointment for your COVID-19 PCR Swab Test with us, so that we can serve you without delay. You can have a COVID-19 PCR Swab Test on a walk-in basis, provided you furnish the necessary documentation: – NRIC or ...

• What if the Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test result is inconclusive?

  The Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results may return as inconclusive. In the event that occurs, a repeat test may be conducted and is chargeable. Should this result affect your departure, DA and/or the appointed laboratories vendor(s) shall ...

• What if the Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results fail to be ready on time?

  DA works with authorized laboratory partners appointed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) for Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Tests. It is possible that delays may occur in the transport and processing of specimen as well as in the delivery of results. ...

• What happens after the Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test?

  The Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test takes 15 minutes to complete. You are advised to reduce contact with other individuals to lessen the chance of contracting COVID-19 before the swab test results are out. We will email the results memo to you ...

• What if the Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test result is positive?

  In the event that the Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test result is positive, we will not be able to issue a memo for fitness to travel. We will contact you to make arrangements for an urgent referral to NCID for subsequent care and management.