3. What type of test and for what situation?
As a general rule :
The PCR test, recognised as the most reliable, is always recommended primarily for symptomatic individuals who are vulnerable and/or who are caregivers in direct contact with patients and/or who have had symptoms for more than 4 days. They are also recommended for children exposed to COVID-19, as rapid antigen tests are not as accurate in this population group.
For other indications however, the use of rapid antigen tests is recommended. They have the advantage of being easier to access as they do not require laboratory analysis and, above all, they give an immediate result (15-20 minutes).
Professionals who perform the tests will advise you on which kind of test is recommended for your situation.
The chart hereunder (in French) provides indications on the testing strategy.
Download the chart (in French)
Plus d'informations
Targeted and repetitive screening
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Health institutions and critical infrastructures
Directive concernant la pratique de tests de dépistage ciblé et répétitifScreening is no longer compulsory but continues to be reimbursed for health care institutions and critical infrastructures.
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Companies, businesses and other related agencies
On 16th February 2022, the Federal Council cancelled the general recommendation on repeated tests in companies as well as their financing.
Non exhaustive list of professionals authorised to test and to issue COVID certificates
List of professionals who perform on-site tests
Health professional | Contact details |
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Pharmacie du Plaza
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E-mail 022 732 36 11 |
Pharmacie de Montbrillant
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902290@ovan.ch 022 733 40 40 |
Pharmacie Bedat
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E-mail 022 732 28 32 |
Pharmacie Sunstore M-Parc
Avenue Vibert 32 1227 Carouge |
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M3 Sanitrade
Centre de dépistage Rte de Chêne 18-20 1208 Genève |
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Arsanté |
dominique.forli@arsante.ch
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MGD | |
Pharmacie Cité Universitaire
8a chemin des Clochettes 1206 Genève |
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Pharma24 Bd de la Cluse 38 1205 Genève |
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Pharmacie Amavita Metro Shopping
Rue du Mont-Blanc 30 1201 Genève |
058 878 17 30 |
Pharmacie Coop Vitality
Rue des Bossons 21 1213 Onex |
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Pharmacie de Champel
Rue de l'Athénée 39 1206 Genève |
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Pharmacie de Chêne-Bougeries
Rue de Chêne-Bougeries 1224 Chêne-Bougeries |
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Pharmacie de la Chapelle
Ch. de Compostelle 7 1212 Lancy |
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Pharmacie de l'ìle-Verte
Rue de Lyon 59 1203 Genève |
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Pharmacie de Vieusseux
A. Ernest-Pictet 32 1203 Genève |
022 344 03 60 |
Pharmacie des Hauts-de-Malagnou
Ch. de la Chevillarde 53 1224 Chêne-Bougeries |
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Pharmacie des Pervenches
Rue Caroline 1227 Carouge |
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Pharmacie Quai du Mont-Blanc
Quai du Mont-Blanc 19 1201 Genève |
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Pharmacie Internationale
Place des Alpes 2 1201 Genève |
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Pharmacie Follonier
1214 Vernier |
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Pharmanature Dancet
Rue Dancet 3 1205 Genève |
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Pharmacieplus de Saint-Jean
Rue de Saint-Jean 2 1203 Genève |
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Pharmacieplus de Saule
Ch. de Saule 27 1233 Bernex |
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Pharmacieplus des Fontaines
Av. Vibert 20-24 1227 Carouge |
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Pharmacieplus du Bouchet
Av. du Bouchet 1 1209 Genève |
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Pharmacieplus du Rond-Point
Rond-point de Plainpalais 6 1205 Genève |
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Pharmacieplus de Grenus
Place de Grenus 12 1201 Genève |
022 732 77 23 |
Pharmacieplus Wilson
Rue des Pâquis 41 1201 Genève |
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Pharmacie Rue Ecole-de-Médecine Rue de l'Ecole-de-Médecine 3 1205 Genève |
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Clinique des Grangettes
Centre de dépistage |
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HUG Tropicale et humanitaire
Centre de dépistage |
022 372 33 11 |
HUG secteur H pédiatrie
Centre de dépistage |
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Clinique de la Colline
Centre de dépistage Av. de Beau-Séjour 6 1206 Genève |
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Helvetic Care
Centre de dépistage |
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CMAD Centre de soins à domicile Esplanade des Récréations 15 Meyrin |
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Domisoins Genève Rue de Lyon 42 1203 Genève |
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Infirmier indépendant | |
Key Placement Av. Cardinal-Mermillod 36 1227 Carouge |
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Amavita Marché Place du Marché 1 1227 Carouge |
If a professional wishes to be added to this list or wishes to make changes, please contact testing.covid@etat.ge.ch
Pooled analyses using molecular biology (salivary tests)
Laboratory | Contact details |
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Proxilis | |
Dianalabs | |
Unilabs |
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MGD | |
Synlab |
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CoreMedica |
If a professional wishes to be added to this list or wishes to make changes, please contact testing.covid@etat.ge.ch