COVID-19 - get tested
1. Overview
After almost two years of the pandemic, the Federal Council announced on 30th March 2022, the end of the special situation. As of 1st April 2022, there are no longer any federal measures for the general population.
COVID-19 will not disappear, but it no longer threatens health, lives or business continuity as it did over the past two years. However, we should see an increase in the number of cases, for example during the winter months.
So, generally speaking, the precautions to be maintained nowadays are as follows:
At all times
- Ensure proper ventilation
- Wash your hands
In case of symptoms or a positive test
- Wear a mask in enclosed spaces
- Limit your social life
- Avoid contact with vulnerable people
When should you be tested?
If you have symptoms AND
- You are a vulnerable person
- Or you live with a vulnerable person
More information
If you have symptoms or a positive test
2. When should one get tested ?
Screening for COVID-19 is recommended if symptoms are present among :
- Vulnerable people
- Persons living with a vulnerable person
Screening is no longer recommended but is still possible (and is reimbursed) for :
- Any person who show symptoms
- Any person who has been in contact with a positive case
- On personal request and in the absence of symptoms and exposure, e.g. for travel (only the rapid antigen test is reimbursed).
More information
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.
For any question, please contact testing.covid@etat.ge.ch. -
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
4. Where can one be tested in Geneva ?
You can choose a location for a test with no medical consultation by clicking on the map hereafter.
Click here to consult the list of testing centers in Geneva (in French) |
On this webpage, you will find the same information as in the map including contact details, opening days and hours, types of tests performed, with or without appointment.
The testing sites are filtered by age category (adults and children under 16, children under 16, adults) according to your needs. You can also narrow your search by postal code for example.
A single filter may be used at a time. |
Testing centres, laboratories, pharmacies can issue COVID certificates for people who test negative for COVID-19 (PCR test or rapid antigen test). Primary care physicians (e.g. general practitioners, paediatricians) may also issue COVID certificates only for the nasopharyngeal swab rapid antigenic tests they perform.
6. In preparation for a trip
In general
When planning a trip abroad, it is important to find out about the requirements of the destination country and, if applicable, of the transport company.
The requirements of each country may vary. It is therefore necessary to keep yourself informed right up to your travel dates.
HUG - General information regarding COVID tests : List of countries (in French only).
Screening tests
People who need a rapid PCR or antigen test for travel purposes can book in advance to be tested at one of the screening centres in Geneva.
You will find hereafter a list of screening centres sorted by age category, as well as all the information you need to get tested : contact details, opening hours and days, types of tests performed, with or without appointment.
In the case of a family, it is necessary to make as many appointments as there are people to be tested in the family group. Several screening centres test both children and adults.
COVID certificates
Find hereafter all the updated information on COVID certificates and on how to obtain a COVID certificate in the canton of Geneva :
7. Covering the costs of the screening test
Illustration of the billing flow can be viewed in the chart below (in French).
Download the chart (in French)
In case of symptoms or exposure to Covid-19, tests performed by a professional will continue to be paid for by the Confederation.
The Confederation currently covers the costs of all rapid antigen tests, including comfort tests (without symptoms, before travel), with the issue of a COVID certificate of negative test.