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[NSW, QLD, VIC] Pre-Departure Express PCR Test and 1 Day PCR $79 @ Histopath (International Departure Terminals)

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[NSW, QLD, VIC] Pre-Departure Express PCR Test and 1 Day PCR $79 @ Histopath (International Departure Terminals)
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salman679 on 22/11/2021 - 07:50 histopath.com.au (6095 clicks)
Last edited 24/11/2021 - 10:52 by 3 other users

I think PCR tests prices are slowly coming down.
As Histopath has reduced their prices for all testing including PCR $79 and PCR plus antibody(for China) $120

I used myself this for 1 day pcr test. I visited walk in clinic at 1300 and received my certificates just after 4 hours .

Thanks to@ Abure Bauer
Currently Histopath is the cheapest option for Travel RTPCR.

Listing some more options as well If u don't have a histopath collection centre near you .

[NSW] https://granvillecovid19clinic.com.au/travel-overseas/
$100 on weekdays and 120 $ on weekends.

Medlab
https://medlab.com.au/need-covid-19-testing-travel
$100

https://www.4cyte.com.au/Travel_Covid.php
Cost $120 .

Healius/Laverty collection centres.

https://consumer.healius.com.au/
Normally $150 .

Use code EKPCR20 for $20 discount if travelling by Emirates

If travelling by Srilankan Airlines use code UL605 for $20 off

https://safeworklaboratories.com.au/
Normally $150

Use coupon code ETIHAD21 to get $20 off if your are flying with Etihad .

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Comments

  • brocky2006 on 22/11/2021 - 07:54
    -2

    Can't you get these done for free?

    • Tomhaigh1 on 22/11/2021 - 07:58
      +15

      Not for international travel.

      • djkelly69 on 22/11/2021 - 08:13
        +2

        Not even for domestic travel technically.

        • Miss B on 23/11/2021 - 23:16

          I contacted 4cyte pathology about the process for testing for domestic travel, as their paid testing is all about international, and this was their response:

          "Good afternoon,

          Thank you for contacting us.

          No cost is involved for Covid test if it’s for Interstate travel.

          Please note no appointment or GP referral is required for Covid testing.

          You could go to one of our collection sites either walk or drive-in along with Medicare card or any form of photo ID."

          • Miss B on 24/11/2021 - 08:27
            +3

            @Miss B: Official confirmation, you don't need to pay for tests for domestic travel:

            https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-23/qld-coronavirus-covid…

            • markathome on 01/12/2021 - 09:19

              @Miss B: Wasn't a huge fan of that article. It didn't actually explain how you do the state tests. Do I just walk up to my state testing clinic and when they ask "Symptoms? Special worker?," I respond "Neither I'm just here for a domestic travel test."

              • Miss B on 01/12/2021 - 09:40
                +1

                @markathome: It sounds like it. I'm still going to go to 4cyte. I'm happy with the information they provided and it's consistent with the government advice, so I'm confident I won't have any issues. It's about 20 mins away instead of the state testing site 5 mins away, but it seems worth the trip.

                • markathome on 01/12/2021 - 10:16

                  @Miss B: Thanks Miss B! I wouldn't normally add to a six day old thread but got confused as it was thrown up in the "Travel > Most Voted" list. I'm hoping when I'm actually travelling to a state that requires it in March - it'll be much clearer. Right now I just have like 4 trips to NSW booked.

              • Love a bargain on 05/12/2021 - 12:59

                @markathome: When I went to get tested, they only asked if I'd any symtom. Also noticed they didn't ask anyone else why they were getting tested either.

        • madreece on 22/11/2021 - 08:37

          Tomhaigh1 is correct. International travel tests need to be by independent companies. (at least that is the case for USA and Singapore and most other countries that I have looked at) Govt tests are not accepted.

          • FirstWizard on 22/11/2021 - 10:02
            +1

            @madreece: We while they specifically don't say that Gvt tests are not accepted, they do say what needs to be on the test report.

            Most government tests only give you an SMS report which does not contain all the required information.

            The last time I got tested at RPA, they did upload the official report with all the needed particulars to MyHealthRecord. But the time frames are unclear.

        • pHyR3 on 22/11/2021 - 08:40
          +16

          they'll test you and send you an SMS saying you're negative/positive

          good luck using that at the airport

          • salmon123 on 22/11/2021 - 08:45
            -5

            @pHyR3:

            they'll test you and send you an SMS saying you're negative/positive
            good luck using that at the airport

            I don't know about other states, in NSW its easy enough to get a written result too.

            International travel tests need to be by independent companies

            Fair enough.

          • salman679 on 22/11/2021 - 08:50
            +1

            @pHyR3: I have heard you can give GP contact while filling form and GP can receive full report which GP can give you ! I have not tested so not sure!!

        • Leon585 on 22/11/2021 - 08:44
          +5

          Agree, these paid for testing companies are a rip off. Pretty sure they are on the forum as well as they agressively downvote you for saying anything negative.

          • madreece on 22/11/2021 - 08:48
            +2

            @Leon585: Not sure why you are saying they are a rip off? I think pHyR3's comment was in relationship to the Govt test result. I don't think it would have you passport number on your result.
            This PCR test is half the price from other pathology labs and will be compliant with what is needed for travel, what's the rip off?

            • salmon123 on 22/11/2021 - 08:56
              -7

              @madreece:

              I don't think it would have you passport number on your result.

              This would come down to individual airline requirements. I don't know which airlines require a passport number on a negative test (for travel from Australia)

              what is needed for travel, what's the rip off?

              Its fine if you don't have medicare, but the test is free with medicare.

              I have heard you can give GP contact while filling form and GP can receive full report which GP can give you ! I have not tested so not sure!!

              You can also phone up your local public health unit in NSW and they will give you a letter.

              • madreece on 22/11/2021 - 09:15
                +9

                @salmon123: From Qantas website:

                Invalid COVID-19 test result example
                Printed or digital record which lacks all the required information, such as:

                SMS results from free community testing and drive-through clinics
                Results that don't show a valid test type or testing facility as required by your destination
                Results that don't show your collection sample was taken within the time frame required by your destination

                This is what you get from the govt. testing. It is not compliant with International travel.

                • salmon123 on 22/11/2021 - 09:20
                  -7

                  @madreece:

                  From Qantas website

                  Individual airline requirement. Note that there's no mention of passport number, as someone earlier stipulated.

                  Having said that, I'm sure your GP could write a letter to this effect for free, with Medicare.

                  • madreece on 22/11/2021 - 09:36
                    +2

                    @salmon123: No mate, your wrong.
                    Also from the Qanats website:

                    Valid COVID-19 test result example
                    Printed or digital record with all required information, including:

                    Your full name (as per passport)
                    Your date of birth and/or passport number
                    Where and when the sample collection was taken
                    Name of the testing laboratory
                    Test method used
                    Test result

                    • salmon123 on 22/11/2021 - 09:40
                      -6

                      @madreece:

                      No mate, your wrong

                      Wrong about what? That different airlines have different covid testing requirements? I don't think so.

                      That you can get a free test for international travel (with medicare), if you spend a few minutes researching it?

                      You're on the wrong website if you think a $79 test that can be had for free is a bargain.

                      • Eeples on 23/11/2021 - 17:31

                        @salmon123: Different countries (that you are flying into) have different requirements.

                • meowsers on 13/12/2021 - 17:51

                  @madreece: A GP can just call and get a faxed copy from the lab if you know which one it was sent to.

              • Eeples on 23/11/2021 - 09:40
                +1

                @salmon123: ..Will the letter have your passport number on it?

                • meowsers on 13/12/2021 - 18:00

                  @Eeples: If you write it in clinical notes on a referral, then yes it would have it on there as the lab is obligate to put the clinical notes on the report.

          • Yankyviking on 22/11/2021 - 09:04

            @Leon585: @Leon585 You want the negative results and they downvote you for being negative!

          • 01011010 on 22/11/2021 - 13:20
            +3

            @Leon585: A rip off to you personally, but we still pay for the government tests, through our taxes. Nothing is free right. The path labs / hospitals still require to be paid for every test they do.

            COST / SPEED / QUALITY - you can only pick two.

          • salmon123 on 22/11/2021 - 09:08
            -6

            @kanad: I don't know what the point of that article is. It clearly says the commonwealth already pays for 100% of meidcare tests. Sounds like a money grab by qld to pay for more state based tests.

            Realistically, the only people affected would be international arrivals.

            • Iwantthatbargain on 22/11/2021 - 09:17
              +2

              @salmon123: Your user name and OP name sounded similar. So first I thought OP himself negative voted 🤭😮🤣

    • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 08:28

      No.

    • DealCatcher on 22/11/2021 - 11:04
      +4

      The test report done through NSW govt testing sites is printable(pdf copy) and shows all relevant information required to fly overseas(for most countries). Parents traveled just 4 days ago with NSW test done free.

      https://www.pathology.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-info/covid-….

      As per above link-

      If you had your COVID-19 test done with NSW Health Pathology, you now have two convenient ways to get your result.

      Our new Results Portal lets you securely access your result – whether positive or negative. You can also share a copy of your personal result report that has a unique QR code with authorised third parties. This could be your employer, school, airline or others.

      To register, you will need a one-time secure passcode which will be sent to your mobile when you click on link below.

      • salman679 on 22/11/2021 - 12:05

        Can you please check again , it is not stating airline:)

        This is exact wording ''We’ve created a new secure online Results Portal where you can access your COVID-19 results, download copies of your result report and share with authorised third parties such as employers or schools''

        • BargainBragster on 22/11/2021 - 12:48

          If you had your COVID-19 test done with NSW Health Pathology, you now have two convenient ways to get your result.
          Our new Results Portal lets you securely access your result – whether positive or negative. You can also share a copy of your personal result report that has a unique QR code with authorised third parties. This could be your employer, school, airline or others

          Check above from same portal, it is stating airlines aswell. I am in similar boat where i have an international flight scheduled & don't know if i should trust & get tested by NSW pathology lab or should i get private lab tested? As most widely, all airlines are asking & accepting private tests results.

          @DealCatcher - Can you please share how long did it take for your parents test results to show-up? which airline did they travelled? Destination? & if they faced any issues with Airline checking/asking for test results by private lab before onboarding?

          • Alligate on 22/11/2021 - 17:33

            @BargainBragster: Be a guinea pig for all of us and chance your arm then let us know :)

          • DealCatcher on 22/11/2021 - 21:25
            +1

            @BargainBragster: Test was done at 8 AM the day before flight.
            Result at 12 PM same day.
            Flew with Emirates to Dubai. Sydney airport. NO issues. Needed printed copies in colour at the airport. THey reached an hour before check-in started to make sure that test was accepted and if not histopath was the backup. Test was accepted without any issues.

      • alan737 on 22/11/2021 - 12:13

        How many days does it take to get the results ready through NSW govt website?

        • 01011010 on 22/11/2021 - 13:23

          YMMV - i've had tests at a NSW Health site and had the results within 12 hours.

          • edwink on 05/12/2021 - 13:23

            @01011010: how do you know if the test site is a NSW Health site?

      • samehada on 22/11/2021 - 12:44

        how can you get the test done? Can you just walk in to get tested? I thought they will ask you for reason. So unless you don't say your true reason is for travelling or else they won't test you.

  • Stopback on 22/11/2021 - 07:57
    +1

    Rather get the test done before going to the airport.

    Rapid tests cost is sixty dollars.

    Retail price of a rapid test is ten dollars.

    • Dienk on 22/11/2021 - 10:36

      Have you gone overseas using it?

    • SeaWolf au on 22/11/2021 - 11:08

      The cost of that has gone up, I looked at it a couple of weeks ago and they were charging $50 for the rapid antigen test.

    • meowsers on 13/12/2021 - 17:53

      It's not the same rapid test that you're thinking of.

      It's a RT-PCR cartridge based test. So a proper PCR. They use Cobas testing equipment but it's the same as the GeneXpert.

  • M00Cow on 22/11/2021 - 07:58

    But will they be accepted at the border?

    • HardQuiz on 22/11/2021 - 08:04
      -6

      Why? Is there an “acceptable” standard that every f*#% border demands us to follow?

      • M00Cow on 22/11/2021 - 08:07
        +6

        I have no idea, hence the question. You'd hate to get to your destination only to be turned around.

        • madreece on 22/11/2021 - 08:34
          +1

          RAT test is accepted by Singapore but it needs to be "Professionally done" Home testing kit is not accepted.

          • meowsers on 13/12/2021 - 17:54

            @madreece: This isn't a rapid antigen. It's a RT-PCR rapid test.

        • eutama on 22/11/2021 - 09:54

          What do you mean if they be accepted at the border? If you fly to Singapore, they do another test on arrival… Same with HongKong

          • SeaWolf au on 22/11/2021 - 11:09
            +1

            @eutama: Singapore (and most countries) requires a pre-departure test as well as one after arrival.

          • M00Cow on 22/11/2021 - 13:33
            +1

            @eutama: I was actually thinking of Qld. But I believe even UK & Europe had a "you must produce a negative test" before you can enter.

            So i was wondering if these tests are compliant/accepted. They seem to be quick.

            • eutama on 22/11/2021 - 20:40

              @M00Cow: I thought UK& Europe dont need a negative test before you can enter (If you are fully vaccinated).
              Certain countries requires certain accredited lab. Hong Kong/Japan/China for example are very specific with their requirements.

              • OneTonneRodeo on 24/11/2021 - 02:33

                @eutama: Depends where you arrive across Europe. For example, Portugal, covid test required even though vaccinated. Spain on the other hand, no test (nor even vaccine) required for Au citizens (and a few others on their green list). Airlines of course may have their own guidelines.

      • JohnnyB.Cheap on 22/11/2021 - 08:40
        -4

        to keep our people who may be carrying covid-19, just think if we'd done that right in the first place we would have never had a lockdown.

  • capslock on 22/11/2021 - 08:19
    +13

    Good on Histopath. Let's see if other clinics drop their prices too.

  • xyron on 22/11/2021 - 08:20
    +4

    Does anyone know if SA is requiring a private PCR test for their new border rules or if they'll accept a negative result from a public testing facility? I really hate how the non-COVID states haven't made this aspect of their reopening plan clear…

    • zol1 on 22/11/2021 - 08:32

      Surely domestically they will accept each other's home state health PCR test result?

      • M00Cow on 22/11/2021 - 08:49

        But it's usually just an SMS, which anyone could fake.

        I don't know why they just don't do a rapid test on the ground. This crap about accuracy is just that, they're both above 90%

        • zol1 on 22/11/2021 - 08:51
          +1

          They should just link it to Medicare or Myhealth then you can prove its genuine

          • M00Cow on 22/11/2021 - 13:25

            @zol1: They jeez that just might work.
            The small problem it's govt, it'll take $1b and 5yrs to decide it'll take another $2b & 10yrs :-P

  • cycleri3 on 22/11/2021 - 08:20

    Can you get tested here a day or 2 before travel?

    Its risky having a test on the same day, if its positive it will be too late to reschedule your flight.

    • financialminimalism on 22/11/2021 - 08:36
      +1

      You can get tested privately at approved clinics whenever you like (at your own expense). Better to get tested the day before you travel internationally for the reason you mentioned, and its generally cheaper than paying for an express test.

      • madreece on 22/11/2021 - 08:40
        +7

        There are no PCR tests that I have seen that are cheaper than this. Most are $150 -$160 not including express testing

        • cheapbloke on 22/11/2021 - 10:37

          I just paid $100 for a PCR travel test with Medlab pathology but they don't have an express testing.

        • gadgetguy on 22/11/2021 - 10:49

          Same day is $300 elsewhere in VIC.

    • Dienk on 22/11/2021 - 10:38

      Results come in 1 hour.

      • SeaWolf au on 22/11/2021 - 11:26

        Now that the price has reduced it's saying 1.5 hours. Still very fast, but at the same time, you won't be able to check in for your flight until you've got the results so you'll need to arrive even earlier to the airport.

        • Dienk on 22/11/2021 - 12:55

          I came to Singapore and the result came in 25 minutes lol.

  • MultiGrain on 22/11/2021 - 08:42
    +2

    Good price for this PCR test. There’s a cost associated regardless of where you do it, due to having to use private pathology labs.

    We’re travelling in the coming months and planning to get ours down at a local lab as early as possible (72 hours) before trip. Had been budgeting anywhere from $150-250 per person.

    • M00Cow on 22/11/2021 - 08:50

      Ooo make us jealous, where are you off to?

  • Hargen on 22/11/2021 - 08:59
    +6

    Community test is not free in the sense that Medicare is in fact paying the cost of the test for you. My medicare records show me that Douglas Moir Pathology charged medicare $93.50 for the last Covid test I did in September.

    So community test is covered by medicare so thats why it is free to the person getting tested, but Medicare doesnt cover private travel hence you have to pay out of your own pocket.

  • Iwantthatbargain on 22/11/2021 - 09:00

    Apart from Airport location, where is their NSW community location?

  • gadgetguy on 22/11/2021 - 09:02
    +1

    For reference, here's part of the Travel Advisory I got from Singapore Airlines for an upcoming overseas flight to Cambodia:

    "All travellers, including nationals of Cambodia, must have a Covid-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test certificate issued by competent health authorities, no more than 72 hours upon arrival into Cambodia. The Covid-19 PCR test certificate must:
    state the passenger’s passport number, gender and date of birth; be in English; be in the original printed document and include the letter head of the hospital, clinic or medical institution. A photocopy of the certificate is not allowed; be accompanied by a lab report;
    state that the traveller has taken a Covid-19 “PCR” test and that the result is either “negative” or SARS-CoV-2 “not detected”.Other forms of Covid-19 test (e.g. Antigen Test, Serology) are not allowed; state the contact details of the medical institution or laboratory where the test is taken. The doctor’s name, doctor’s name stamp and signature must be on the test certificate; and
    state the date of issuance of the certificate. It should be clearly written out in full (e.g. 01 Dec 2020) and not in number format (e.g. 01/12/2020) to avoid confusion."

    Anyone know if Histopath will provide such a certificate? Their site claims "accepted by all airlines" but no mention of fulfilling the above requirements.

    • HardQuiz on 22/11/2021 - 09:24

      I assume they will tailor the document to suit the airline and destination. Usually Airlines follow whatever the destination’s format.

      So an airline with hub model (Singapore/Emirates/Etihad/Qatar…) will have a big folder next to each check-in agent, which explains why checking-in for flights now starts 5 hours prior to departure because the agent needs to double check all these forms above and beyond visa rules which changed a lot in the last 18 months.

      • gadgetguy on 22/11/2021 - 09:54

        You would hope so, however I cannot see any way to contact on their site to call or email and confirm. I can't afford to leave this to chance.

        The link for the Melbourne airport site on their website goes to Google Maps which doesn't help.

        • HardQuiz on 22/11/2021 - 10:00

          Wouldn’t doing it at the airport makes it easy to rectify the document if the airline refused the format?

          • gadgetguy on 22/11/2021 - 10:26
            +1

            @HardQuiz: I managed to find a phone number and they confirmed they can provide a printed certificate with signature etc.

            I will go the day before my flight as the flight leaves early and they only open at 6am.

  • salmon123 on 22/11/2021 - 09:25
    -8

    The really sh*ty thing about private covid tests is there's no standard for what qualifies as a "positive" result.

    • dazweeja on 22/11/2021 - 10:12

      Why are you downvoting the product that this company is offering? They're not forcing anyone to buy their tests, they're just offering a product at a competitive price.

      • salmon123 on 22/11/2021 - 10:49
        -4

        It's a crappy deal.

        There's plenty of GPs and private labs that set up shop around town charging people for covid tests that are available for free. I would down vote them too.

        • madreece on 22/11/2021 - 11:00

          What part of not for international travel aren't you getting?
          Straight form the gov website:

          https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19

          Where can I get tested for pre-departure travel?
          COVID-19 testing for the purpose of pre-departure international travel clearance is only available at private pathology collection centres. Fees may apply.

          • salmon123 on 22/11/2021 - 11:01
            -1

            @madreece:

            What part of not for international travel aren't you getting?

            I can't speak for Victoria, but I know for a fact that you can get it for free with medicare in NSW.

            What part of that aren't you getting?

            • BargainBragster on 22/11/2021 - 13:02

              @salmon123: Leaving to go to another country
              From 1 November 2021, Australian citizens and permanent residents who are fully vaccinated with a TGA recognised COVID-19 vaccine are allowed to leave Australia. No exemption is required.

              Australian citizens and permanent residents who do not meet the eligibility requirements must continue to follow the current border processes when leaving Australia or coming to Australia.

              COVID-19 testing for international travel clearance purposes is conducted at private pathology clinics only and charges apply for this service.

              Only COVID-19 PCR (nose and throat swab) tests are accepted for international travel. Rapid antigen tests and self-administered COVID-19 tests taken at home are not accepted.

              Visit the Department of Home Affairs Leaving Australia page for further information.

              Link for website - https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/travel-restrictions/internat…

        • dazweeja on 22/11/2021 - 11:09
          +2

          This product is for those situations where a government-funded PCR test is not accepted. They are not ripping anyone off - they're providing a necessary service. They didn't create the rules that make their product necessary, they're simply providing their product at a competitive price.

          Besides, no PCR test is free. It's either paid to the provider by you directly or through your taxes. The provider gets paid either way, this provider is just offering a better deal than most to private customers. There's a valid argument that taxpayers should not pay for tests just so you can enjoy discretionary travel.

  • Illuxz on 22/11/2021 - 09:35

    I’m travelling to Canberra from QLD in January, is this the cheapest way to get the negative test as of now? Everywhere else it’s $150 which it’s quite an amount of money to be honest.

    • eutama on 22/11/2021 - 09:58

      Not sure why you would need a test? QLD / ACT border opens in mid December

      • csider on 22/11/2021 - 10:17

        Open but you still need to show a negative PCR test.

        However, in trying to plan for my QLD trip in late December, I can't figure out to prove my negative test. Just the sms? Do I go to a place like this offer?

        • Illuxz on 22/11/2021 - 12:18

          When we reach 90% there will be no need to show negative test for domestic travel, just fully vax.
          When I booked the flight it showed me places like Sullivan pathology who could do the test but it costs $150 :/

    • financialminimalism on 23/11/2021 - 19:55

      You can use state government free tests for QLD (proof via text message okay).

  • usmanhafeez2000 on 22/11/2021 - 09:43
    +1

    How about this:
    https://www.pathology.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-info/covid-…

    “ Our new Results Portal lets you securely access your result – whether positive or negative. You can also share a copy of your personal result report that has a unique QR code with authorised third parties. This could be your employer, school, airline or others.”

    You get tested at any of the NSW pathology labs i.e. Mount Druit hospital nearest to me, and get a written result with all your details. Has anyone tested using this?

    • salman679 on 22/11/2021 - 10:00

      what I have heard from airline they need certified certificate. This NSW free report will be just report.But independent path are certifying with big stamps. You can see these samples by going to their respective websites!!

      • usmanhafeez2000 on 22/11/2021 - 10:14

        Wouldn’t the QR Code and being a NSW Government testing facility be enough certification for the airlines?

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