Getting tested

Public health topics COVID-19 in the Auckland Region Getting tested

Getting tested for COVID-19

The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to common illnesses such as a cold or influenza. You may have one or more of the following:

a new or worsening cough
fever (at least 38˚C)
shortness of breath
a sore throat
sneezing and runny nose
temporary loss of smell.

Some people may have less typical symptoms such as only: fever, diarrhoea, headache, muscle pain, nausea/vomiting, or confusion/irritability.

Shortness of breath is a sign of possible pneumonia and requires immediate medical attention.

You might also be asked to get a test for other reasons.

It is FREE to get a COVID-19 test. You will get sent a text message only if your test result is negative. If your test result is positive, Public Health will call you with advice on what to do next.

You can also call Healthline for advice on 0800 358 5453. This is a FREE, 24/7 service with interpreters available.

Below you can find out your nearest testing location.

Factsheets

HEALTHPOINT - FIND YOUR NEAREST TESTING LOCATION

Healthpoint allows you to search for your nearest testing location for COVID-19. Simply search your address and a range of testing locations nearby will appear. Remember to call first when requesting a COVID-19 test as some testing locations may be busy, they will recommend another location for you to get tested.

CLICK HERE FOR HEALTHPOINT

COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRES - AUCKLAND

COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRES - NORTHLAND

Community Testing Centres only do COVID-19 testing and no appointment is needed.

Location

Centre Name

Operating Hours

Referral Process

NORTH

NORTHCOTE COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRE

16-18 College Road, Northcote
Corner of College Road and Kilham Avenue. Entrance via College Rd

Monday to Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm

Saturday to Sunday
8:30am – 2:30pm

Walk-in/Drive Thru

CENTRAL

BALMORAL COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRE

182 Balmoral Road, Mount Eden, Auckland

Monday to Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm

Saturday to Sunday
8:30am – 2.30pm

WEST

WHĀNAU HOUSE, WAIPAREIRA TRUST HENDERSON

Corner of Edsel St & Catherine St, Henderson

Monday to Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday to Sunday
8:00am – 2:00pm

WEST

HEALTH NEW LYNN

Level 1 Carpark, Totara Health Services, McCrae Way, New Lynn

Monday to Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm

Saturday to Sunday
CLOSED

SOUTH

THE WHĀNAU ORA COMMUNITY CLINIC

25 Druces Road, Wiri

Monday to Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm

Saturday
8:30am – 2:30pm

Sunday
CLOSED

SOUTH

ŌTARA COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRE

Ōtara Town Centre, 14 Fair Mall, Ōtara

Monday to Friday
8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturday
CLOSED

Sunday
10:00am – 2:00pm

If you're in Northland and need to get a COVID-19 test, please refer to the Northland DHB website for a full list of community testing centres available.

CLICK HERE FOR NORTHLAND TESTING CENTRES

POP-UP COMMUNITY TESTING CLINICS

AFTER HOURS & WEEKEND TESTING - AUCKLAND

There are currently no pop-up testing sites. If you need to get a COVID-19 test, please see the Community Testing Centre section above.

Remember to always call first when requesting a COVID-19 test as after-hours and weekend clinics provide a range of health services and may be busy - in that case, they will recommend another location for you to get tested.

NORTH AUCKLAND-
Click a clinic below to view their opening hours.

Medplus

327 Lake Road, Takapuna

Northcare

5 Home Place, Rosedale

Shorecare Northcross

948 East Coast Road, Northcross

Shorecare Smales Farm

Smales Farm 74 Taharoto Road, Takapuna

The Doctors Red Beach

9/42 Red Beach Road, Red Beach

White Cross Glenfield