Covid-19 PCR Swab Test
Book a home-based testResults as soon as 24 hours*, approved by MOH
For those travelling to Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) destinations including Canada, USA, Italy, South Korea and Australia.
Not sure if you need a PCR Swab Test? Click here →
For Group or Corporate bookings, email bd@doctoranywhere.com
Questions? Please call us at
+65 3158 4622
For travellers to
China
Covid-19 PCR Swab
+ Serology Test
$180 nett
*Tests differ, depending on your status. Costs of tests are the same.
• Unvaccinated travelers or vaccinated with Sinovac & Sinopharm: PCR swab test & igM
• Travellers vaccinated with Pfizer-BioTech and Moderna: PCR swab test & N protein antibody test
SEROLOGY TEST (Weekday $60 nett, Weekend $63 nett)
If you were vaccinated overseas and would like to update your vaccination records, please click here to book a Serology Test →
Clinic Locations
PCR Swab and Serology Tests available at 8 clinics islandwide.
North/ North-east
East/ Central
West
What you should know
Test 48-72 hours prior
Your PCR swab test should be done 48 or 72 hours prior to your flight, depending on requirements set out by your destination country.
Book your appointment
Click here to schedule your in-clinic test. The PCR swab test will take 15 minutes – please ensure that you are punctual for your test.
Documents to bring
On the day on your test, please bring along:
1. Identity card and passport
2. Email booking reference indicating date and time of flight
*INDEMNITY: It is possible that there may be a delay in your results during the transport and processing, which can lead to an event where the flight is missed. Please refer to the below FAQs for full terms and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions for
COVID-19 PCR Test
Can I get a COVID-19 PCR Swab Test even if I’m not travelling? I do not have an approval letter, but I feel unwell. Can I do a voluntary swab test?
The COVID-19 PCR Swab Test can be conducted for any individuals on a voluntary basis, no approval letter is necessary. The costs of the test is however, not subsidized by Ministry of Health (MOH).
DA clinics are PHPC accredited. Our doctors continue to conduct swab tests where indicated in the course of seeing patients whom have symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 infection.
What is the required testing window for a COVID-19 PCR Swab Test if I am travelling?
The required testing window is calculated based on your flight timing. You should be present at our clinic for your COVID-19 PCR Swab Test at least 48 or 72 hours prior to your flight (whichever is applicable based on requirements set out by your destination country).
We can still proceed with your swab test if it’s within 48 hours of your flight. However, do understand that there is the chance that the result may not be ready in time for your flight, and you may not be able to proceed with your departure
If the traveller’s flight timing has changed, and the flight details indicated on the approval letter is different from the revised flight schedule, does the traveller need to re-seek approval?
You do not need to re-seek an approval for the revised flight timing in the event that your flight timing is changed. Your approval letter may thus indicate a flight timing that is different from your revised flight schedule.
Please note that the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test shall be conducted no less than 48 hours before your revised flight timing.
On arrival at our clinic, you will need to show:
– Details of the original flight
– Details of the revised flight timing
Please note that we reserve the right to not conduct a COVID-19 PCR Swab Test should inconsistencies or irregularities be noted.
Why are travellers to China required to take different tests?
Entry requirements into China include both a negative PCR swab test and a negative N protein antibody test/IgM antibody serology test.
Vaccination type and status affects the results of the antibody test, due to the proteins being detected by the test. Different antibody tests may be administered, depending on your vaccination type and status:
– Unvaccinated travellers or those vaccinated with Sinovac & Sinopharm: PCR swab test & igM
– Travellers vaccinated with Pfizer-BioTech and Moderna: PCR swab test & N protein antibody test
Can I have a COVID-19 PCR Swab Test without an appointment if I have the necessary documentation?
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 Passport
– Flight details (for travellers)
Please note that we may have to serve those with appointments first, prior to attending to you.
What is the cost of the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test? Are there other charges?
The cost of the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test:
For Flights to China at $180 /test
For Other Flights at $136 /test
inclusive of GST.
There will be no consultation fees or additional charges for the service, unless there is a doctor’s consultation for other acute conditions, or where a medication prescription is issued.
Please note that the cost of the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test cannot be billed to your corporate panel.
Why do you need my NRIC and/or Passport for the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test? What about local address and email/handphone number?
Verification of your physical NRIC and/or Passport is part of our protocol. Your results memo will reflect these particulars. Your local address and handphone number are necessary to facilitate contact tracing in the event that your test result is positive.
What happens after the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test?
The 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 within 4 hrs of us receiving it. In the event that the result is positive or inconclusive, we will contact you via phone.
You are advised to print hardcopies of your results and bring it with you overseas.
What if I want a hard copy of the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results?
You may request a hardcopy of the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results at the clinic which you did the swab test at. No additional charges apply.
What if the 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 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.
In the event that the results cannot be furnished within 4 hours of your departure due to exigencies of service on the part of DA and/or our laboratory partners, we will refund the full cost of the test.
DA and/or the partner laboratories shall not be held responsible or liable in any way for any claims, damages, losses, expenses, costs or liabilities whatsoever (including, without limitation, any direct or indirect damages for costs, loss of income, revenue or profits, business interruption) resulting or arising directly or indirectly from your use of our test services.
The terms and conditions of our COVID-19 PCR Swab Test service will be shared with you at the point of registration for your review and acceptance before the test.
What if I need additional memos apart from the standard memos for COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results?
DA will provide the standardised COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results memo as guided by the Ministry of Health (MOH). We do not routinely raise additional memos pertaining to swab tests.
If you should need additional memos, kindly raise them to our staff prior to the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test. Additional memos are subject to the nature of the request and/or additional charges.
What if the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test result is positive?
In the event that the 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.
What if the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test result is inconclusive?
The 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 not be held responsible or liable for any claims, damages, losses, expenses, costs or liabilities.
Serology Test
Why do I need to do a serology test?
The serology test detects antibodies generated in response to the vaccine. A positive serology test result, on top with vaccination documents, proves that the individual had received effective vaccination against COVID-19.
What do I need to prepare for the test?
You would need proof of your identity (such as NRIC or passport) as well as provide your overseas vaccination documents for our team to verify.
What should I do if my serology test result is negative?
A negative serology test may mean that your overseas vaccination was not effective and may be unable to protect you from COVID-19 infection. MOH advises these individuals to be vaccinated again in Singapore or to call the MOH COVID-19 hotline (1800-333-9999) for further assistance.
Work pass holders will have to take 2 doses of PSAR-approved vaccine in Singapore within 3 months of the negative serology test result. You can register for vaccination here or call the MOH COVID-19 hotline for assistance.
Is it safe for me to re-take the COVID-19 vaccination if my serology test result is negative?
There are no known safety issues with taking the COVID-19 vaccination again. However, some may experience stronger side effects such as injection site pain, muscle aches and fever.
Can I take a different brand of COVID-19 vaccine if I need to be vaccinated again?
Yes, the individual can be vaccinated with a different brand of COVID-19 vaccine from what they were previously vaccinated with. They can be vaccinated under the national vaccination programme. For further assistance and clarification, they can call the MOH COVID-19 hotline (1800-333-9999).
Do I need to pay for the vaccination if I have to be vaccinated again because of my serology result?
COVID-19 vaccination is free for all Singaporeans and long-term residents in Singapore, if they are eligible, under the national vaccination programme.
Should individuals vaccinated in Singapore request for a serology test to confirm that their vaccination was effective?
For individuals vaccinated in Singapore, there is no need to verify your vaccination status. Serology testing is not required.
Where can I view my overseas COVID-19 vaccination records/ status?
You can view your vaccination records on either the HealthHub app or TraceTogether app if you had verified by a certified medical provider, along with a positive serology test.
Individuals who took the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty or Moderna vaccine overseas can view their records on the HealthHub and TraceTogether app, within 2 days of verifying their vaccination status with a medical provider.
Individuals who took other WHO EUL vaccines (e.g. AstraZeneca, Janssen, Sinopharm, Sinovac) can view their records on the HealthHub app, within 2 days of verifying their vaccination status with a medical provider. MOH is working on having test status reflected on the TraceTogether app by end-August 2021.
Results in 48 hours, approved by MOH
Enjoy the convenience of getting a PCR Swab Test done in the comfort of your home.
Simply book in with your preferred date and time, and our team will visit you then to carry out the test(s).
Questions? Please call us at
+65 3158 4622
SEROLOGY TEST ($90 nett)
If you were vaccinated overseas and would like to update your vaccination records, please click here to book a Serology Test →
What you should know
Test 48-72 hours prior
Your PCR swab test should be done 48 or 72 hours prior to your flight, depending on requirements set out by your destination country.
Book your appointment
We advise that you make an appointment at least 4 days before your preferred test date. The PCR swab test will take around 15 min.
Documents to bring
On the day on your test, please have ready:
1. Identity card and passport
2. Email booking reference indicating date and time of flight
*INDEMNITY: It is possible that there may be a delay in your results during the transport and processing, which can lead to an event where the flight is missed. Please refer to the below FAQs for full terms and conditions.
COVID-19 PCR Test (home-based)
Can I get a COVID-19 PCR Swab Test even if I’m not travelling? I do not have an approval letter, but I feel unwell. Can I do a voluntary swab test?
The COVID-19 PCR Swab Test can be conducted for any individuals on a voluntary basis, no approval letter is necessary. The costs of the test is however, not subsidized by Ministry of Health (MOH).
DA clinics are PHPC accredited. Our doctors continue to conduct swab tests where indicated in the course of seeing patients whom have symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 infection.
What is the required testing window for a COVID-19 PCR Swab Test if I am travelling?
The required testing window is calculated based on your flight timing. You should be present at our clinic for your COVID-19 PCR Swab Test at least 48 or 72 hours prior to your flight (whichever is applicable based on requirements set out by your destination country).
We can still proceed with your swab test if it’s within 48 hours of your flight. However, do understand that there is the chance that the result may not be ready in time for your flight, and you may not be able to proceed with your departure
If the traveller’s flight timing has changed, and the flight details indicated on the approval letter is different from the revised flight schedule, does the traveller need to re-seek approval?
You do not need to re-seek an approval for the revised flight timing in the event that your flight timing is changed. Your approval letter may thus indicate a flight timing that is different from your revised flight schedule.
Please note that the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test shall be conducted no less than 48 hours before your revised flight timing.
On arrival at our clinic, you will need to show:
– Details of the original flight
– Details of the revised flight timing
Please note that we reserve the right to not conduct a COVID-19 PCR Swab Test should inconsistencies or irregularities be noted.
Can I have a COVID-19 PCR Swab Test without an appointment if I have the necessary documentation?
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 Passport
– Flight details (for travellers)
Please note that we may have to serve those with appointments first, prior to attending to you.
The cost of the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test:
For Flights to China at $180 /test
For Other Flights at $136 /test
inclusive of GST.
There will be no consultation fees or additional charges for the service, unless there is a doctor’s consultation for other acute conditions, or where a medication prescription is issued.
Please note that the cost of the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test cannot be billed to your corporate panel.
Why do you need my NRIC and/or Passport for the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test? What about local address and email/handphone number?
Verification of your physical NRIC and/or Passport is part of our protocol. Your results memo will reflect these particulars. Your local address and handphone number are necessary to facilitate contact tracing in the event that your test result is positive.
What happens after the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test?
The 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 within 4 hrs of us receiving it. In the event that the result is positive or inconclusive, we will contact you via phone.
You are advised to print hardcopies of your results and bring it with you overseas.
What if I want a hard copy of the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results?
You may request a hardcopy of the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results at the clinic which you did the swab test at. No additional charges apply.
What if the 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 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.
In the event that the results cannot be furnished within 4 hours of your departure due to exigencies of service on the part of DA and/or our laboratory partners, we will refund the full cost of the test.
DA and/or the partner laboratories shall not be held responsible or liable in any way for any claims, damages, losses, expenses, costs or liabilities whatsoever (including, without limitation, any direct or indirect damages for costs, loss of income, revenue or profits, business interruption) resulting or arising directly or indirectly from your use of our test services.
The terms and conditions of our COVID-19 PCR Swab Test service will be shared with you at the point of registration for your review and acceptance before the test.
What if I need additional memos apart from the standard memos for COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results?
DA will provide the standardised COVID-19 PCR Swab Test results memo as guided by the Ministry of Health (MOH). We do not routinely raise additional memos pertaining to swab tests.
If you should need additional memos, kindly raise them to our staff prior to the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test. Additional memos are subject to the nature of the request and/or additional charges.
What if the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test result is positive?
In the event that the 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.
What if the COVID-19 PCR Swab Test result is inconclusive?
The 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 not be held responsible or liable for any claims, damages, losses, expenses, costs or liabilities.
Serology Test (home-based)
Why do I need to do a COVID-19 serology test?
The serology test detects antibodies generated in response to the vaccine. A positive serology test result, on top with vaccination documents, proves that the individual had received effective vaccination against COVID-19.
What do I need to prepare for the COVID-19 serology test?
You would need proof of your identity (such as NRIC or passport) as well as provide your overseas vaccination documents for our team to verify.
What if I urgently need a COVID-19 serology test?
If you urgently need a COVID-19 serology test result, you can make an appointment at any of our island wide DA clinics to conduct an in-clinic serology test.
I have not received a confirmation email for my serology test appointment. What should I do?
If you have not received any confirmation after 3 working days, do contact us at +65 31584622 or email askus@doctoranywhere.com to let us know.
What if I would like to reschedule or cancel my appointment?
After our team has contacted you for confirmation on the date and time of appointment, you will not be able to reschedule or cancel the appointment, no refund is allowed.
If you have not received any confirmation from our team and you would like to change the appointment, please contact us at +65 31584622.
What should I do if my serology test result is negative?
A negative serology test may mean that your overseas vaccination was not effective and may be unable to protect you from COVID-19 infection. MOH advises these individuals to be vaccinated again in Singapore or to call the MOH COVID-19 hotline (1800-333-9999) for further assistance.
Work pass holders will have to take 2 doses of PSAR-approved vaccine in Singapore within 3 months of the negative serology test result. You can register for vaccination here or call the MOH COVID-19 hotline for assistance.
Is it safe for me to re-take the COVID-19 vaccination if my serology test result is negative?
There are no known safety issues with taking the COVID-19 vaccination again. However, some may experience stronger side effects such as injection site pain, muscle aches and fever.
Can I take a different brand of COVID-19 vaccine if I need to be vaccinated again?
Yes, the individual can be vaccinated with a different brand of COVID-19 vaccine from what they were previously vaccinated with. They can be vaccinated under the national vaccination programme. For further assistance and clarification, they can call the MOH COVID-19 hotline (1800-333-9999).
Do I need to pay for the vaccination if I have to be vaccinated again because of my serology result?
COVID-19 vaccination is free for all Singaporeans and long-term residents in Singapore, if they are eligible, under the national vaccination programme.
Should individuals vaccinated in Singapore request for a serology test to confirm that their vaccination was effective?
For individuals vaccinated in Singapore, there is no need to verify your vaccination status. Serology testing is not required.
Where can I view my overseas COVID-19 vaccination records/ status?
You can view your vaccination records on either the HealthHub app or TraceTogether app if you had verified by a certified medical provider, along with a positive serology test.
Individuals who took the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty or Moderna vaccine overseas can view their records on the HealthHub and TraceTogether app, within 2 days of verifying their vaccination status with a medical provider.
Individuals who took other WHO EUL vaccines (e.g. AstraZeneca, Janssen, Sinopharm, Sinovac) can view their records on the HealthHub app, within 2 days of verifying their vaccination status with a medical provider. MOH is working on having test status reflected on the TraceTogether app by end-August 2021.
