What is the cost of the Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test? Are there any other charges?

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• What if I want a hard copy of the Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results?

  You may request a hardcopy of the Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results at the clinic which you did the swab test at. No additional charges apply.

• What if I need additional memos apart from the standard memos for Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results?

  DA will provide the standardised Pre-Departure COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results memo as guided by the Ministry of Health (MOH). We do not routinely raise additional memos pertaining to pre-departure swab tests. If you should need additional memos, ...

• 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 ...