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COVID-19 tests

7 January 2022

COVID-19 testing is one part of Australia’s strategy to combat COVID-19.

The use of different COVID-19 test kits and the action required following a positive result may vary between the state and territory jurisdictions. Further information is available on their websites: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, and WA.

For the latest information on all COVID-19 related work being undertaken by the TGA and the Department of Health, visit the COVID-19 hub.

How testing works for COVID-19

Find out about the different ways we test for COVID-19 in Australia.

COVID-19 point-of-care tests

Information about COVID-19 point-of-care tests.

COVID-19 rapid antigen self-tests (for home use)

Find information about the supply of COVID-19 rapid antigen self-tests to assist sponsors, manufacturers and consumers.

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests - information for manufacturers and sponsors

Find information and guidance about the regulatory requirements and processes.

COVID-19 testing in Australia - information for health professionals

Find out information about the different types of tests and how the TGA assesses them and monitors their performance.

Advertising COVID-19 rapid antigen point-of-care tests and self-tests (home use tests)

Find information about advertising COVID-19 rapid tests.

Post market review of COVID-19 point-of-care tests

Information about the post-market review of all approved COVID-19 tests and a post-market evaluation of all approved serology-based COVID point-of-care tests.

Contact us

If you require more information about the COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test regulatory process, use the following contact details:

Email: COVIDtests@tga.gov.au

Telephone: 1800 141 144

If you have a general enquiry about COVID-19 contact the National Coronavirus Helpline on:

Telephone: 1800 020 080 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week)