COVID-19 Testing and Results

COVID-19 Testing and Results

Due to more people testing positive for COVID-19 and the emergence of the Omicron variant, case and contact management practices have changed. BCHU will not contact all positive cases who have received a PCR test as it has done in the past. More information can be found on our Information for those who are symptomatic, test positive for COVID-19, or are close contacts webpage.

How can I get a PCR or rapid antigen test?

For information about PCR and rapid antigen testing (including eligibility and how to get one), please visit the Provincial website.

How do I get my PCR test results?

Check your test results online at http://covid-19.ontario.ca . You will need a form of ID to access your results. Results can take up to 4 days to be posted online.

If you are having problems entering your identity information, make sure you:

Enter the health card information correctly
Use the correct card (you can use an expired health card until the new one arrives)
Use the address connected with the health card (If you moved and did not update your health card, use the old postal code)

If you cannot access test results through this site, contact the testing location, your doctor, or health care provider. If you were tested at the Brantford Assessment Centre, please phone their hotline at 519-751-5818. As test results may take up to 4 days, they are unable to search for results before this time.

What if I test positive on a PCR or rapid antigen test?

You must self-isolate immediately to protect those around you.

Please see ourinformation for those who are symptomatic, test positive for COVID-19, or are close contacts webpage for more information.

You can also request a one-time key to enter into the COVID Alert mobile app. This notifies other people who have the app that they have been near to someone who tested positive, without sharing any personal information.

Where can I find information on antiviral treatments?

Please visit the Ontario Government’s website for more information about antiviral treatments https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covid-19-antiviral-treatment

I tested negative on a rapid antigen test. Does that mean I don’t have COVID-19?

A single negative rapid antigen test does not rule out a COVID-19 infection. If two consecutive rapid antigen tests, separated by at least 24-48 hours, are both negative, you are less likely to have a COVID-19 infection.

I tested negative on a rapid antigen test but I still have symptoms

If two consecutive rapid antigen tests, separated by 24-48 hours, are both negative, you are less likely to have COVID-19 infection, and you are advised to self-isolate until you have no fever and symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if gastrointestinal symptoms)

Where should I go if I want to get tested for international travel-related purposes?

Please book an appointment at:

If I’ve tested negative for COVID-19, does that mean I can’t get it in the future?

If you test negative for COVID-19, you did not have detectable virus at the time your sample was collected. This does not mean you will not get sick. It also does not mean that you will not be exposed to, test positive for or become sick with COVID-19 at any time after your test.

The test result only means that you did not have detectable COVID-19 at the time of testing.

Can the test determine if I had COVID-19 in the past (but not now)?

No. This is not an antibody/serology test. This swab test only determines if you have COVID-19 at the time the test is collected. Please contact your doctor if you need an antibody/serology test.

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