COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Testing for People Without Symptoms
The Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine of Swiss TPH offers the following SARS-CoV-2 tests for asymptomatic individuals age 6 years and older. The tests are usually carried out from Monday to Friday. Book your appointment now.
| Test | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PCR normal | 161.80 CHF* | Nasopharyngeal swab Test before 10 a.m. --> result same day at around 4 p.m. incl. certificate Test after 10 a.m. --> result next day at around 4 p.m. incl. certificate. Before public holidays and weekends, testing is only possible until 10 am. |
| PCR fast (2 hours) | 444.85 CHF* | Nasopharyngeal swab |
| Antibody detection (IgG, IgA, IgM) for certificate | 99.00 CHF | Blood sample can be taken daily; laboratory test is carried out every Tuesday and Thursday; must be paid directly on site; result and certificate within 24 hours after performance on the day of the laboratory test. |
It is the responsibility of each traveller to select the valid test for the destination country and airline and to know the validity period.
*Testing following contact with a COVID-19 positive person will only be paid for by the Confederation if there is a request from the Cantonal Medical Service or a notification via the app.