Notification
COVID-19 is now a controlled notifiable condition under the South Australian Public Health Act 2011.
Doctors and diagnostic laboratories are required to notify SA Health Communicable Disease Control Branch (CDCB) with a suspected or confirmed case, online or phone 1300 232 272.
Laboratory Testing
SA Pathology performs Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in the Royal Adelaide Hospital laboratory.
Patients will incur no out-of-pocket expenses for Coronavirus (COVID-19) tests performed by SA Pathology.
Coronavirus Information
Federal Government Information
Federal Government Updates
Health issues alerts to provide a warning on disease outbreaks within Australia.
Federal Government Translated Resources
Translated coronavirus (COVID-19) resources.
COVID-19 Resources to the General Public
A collection of information sheets, links to apps and other resources for the general public
SA Government Information
SA Government COVID-19 Essential Information
Trusted COVID-19 information for South Australians.
Fact Sheets
How to collect samples
Test Information - Collection of Respiratory Virus Specimen
COVID-19 Identifying the Symptoms
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild illness to pneumonia
COVID-19 Swab Test
Patient Information sheet for the hearing impaired
SA Pathology COVID-19 Collection Clinics
These opening times may change at short notice, please refer to the SA Health website or follow SA Health on Twitter or Facebook for the latest updates.
1 James Schofield Dr. Adelaide Airport.
Opening 8 am to 10 pm, 7 days
Wakefield Rd, Adelaide.
Opening 24 hrs
Pridham Blvd, Aldinga Beach.
Opening 8:30 am to 1 pm, 7 Days
207-235 Hampstead Rd, Northfield.
Opening 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 7 Days
Hart’s Mill Carpark, Mundy St, Port Adelaide.
Opening 8:30 am to 4 pm, 7 Days
216 Daws Rd, Daw Park.
Opening 8 am to 4:30 pm, 7 Days
For more testing locations, see the SA Health website.
Adelaide Domiciliary Service
For aged care facilities, vulnerable patients etc
Bookings essential, phone 8222 3000 or fax 8222 8950
Patient results
We will send results direct to the patient via a text message or call them on their nominated phone number – they don’t need to register for this service.
- Please include a valid patient mobile phone number on the request form.
- Results can be sent to the patient’s GP via iPath, EDI or fax if requested. The Call Centre is unable to give out results to patients.
- Please indicate on the pathology request form if results are to be faxed.