Please check with your airline or destination to see which type(s) of COVID test they accept.

Results for RT-PCR tests are typically available in 24 hours, while results for rapid antigen tests are available the same day. Please check with your airline or destination to ensure the timing of your appointment meets your travel requirements.

We currently offer RT-PCR and rapid antigen testing for COVID-19.

Yes. Transport Canada accepts the reports of our RT-PCR testing because we are an ISO 15189 nationally accredited laboratory.

Yes. The provincial Public Health Lab accepts the results of our RT-PCR tests because we are a nationally accredited ISO 15189 laboratory.

An RT-PCR test costs $125 + HST. This includes the cost of having a swab collected at our facility at 5 Sea Rose Avenue in St. John’s. If the swab collection is done by another agency, their fee is over and above our $125 fee for testing the swab and providing a report.

A rapid antigen test costs $60 + HST. This includes the cost of having a swab collected at our facility at 5 Sea Rose Avenue in St. John’s.

If cancellation notice is provided at least one business day prior to the appointment (Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm), Avalon will provide a full refund (less a 10% administration fee + HST).

If cancellation notice is provided on the same day as the appointment, no refund will be provided, but Avalon will rebook your test for a later date.

If you want to switch from a PCR to a Rapid test, or from a Rapid to PCR test, please proceed to www.avalonlabs.ca and book the appropriate test.  Once your new test booking confirmation is received, please contact us. We will cancel the previous appointment and provide a full refund of the original booking.

Results of an RT-PCR test take 24 hours from the receipt of your swab at our lab. If the swab requires repeat analysis, the turnaround time for the results may take up to 48 hours.

Results of a rapid antigen test are delivered the same day that your swab is collected at our facility.

Results can take more than 24 hours if your swab requires repeat analysis.

First, check your inbox and your email’s junk / spam folder.

If your results are not in your junk / spam folder AND your swab was collected at our facility, email results@avalonlaboratories.ca to inquire about your report. Please include your full name, date of birth, and phone number. Someone will contact you between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

If your swab collection was done through another medical service provider, please contact them directly.

That depends on your coverage. While Avalon Laboratories does not direct bill insurance companies, we will provide you with the appropriate receipt.

Yes. Our lab staff will send you your results during the weekend.

No. We do not provide a QR code.

Yes, if requested. The stamp is our ISO 15189 accreditation and our company logo.

The report states:

• Patient name
• Date of birth
• Patient address
• Date and time the sample was collected, received, and reported
• Sample description (type of swab used)
• Result
• Name and address of Avalon Laboratories
• Description of test performed (RT-PCR or rapid antigen)

Our reports are in PDF format.

Contact us prior to your appointment so we can include the required information in your report.

No. All appointments must be paid for in advance to reserve your time slot. If you notify us that you wish to cancel 24 hours prior to your appointment, we will issue a full refund less an administration fee of $6.50 + HST for each test cancelled.

That date or time is not available.

Please see our full list of Approved Collectors here.