14 JULY 2021: Check the 81 health facilities here for the updated its list of private healthcare facilities that are approved to conduct COVID-19 rapid tests.
The Ministry of Public Health released a memo last June stating that private health care facilities are allowed to carry out swabbing for the COVID-19 test and send the swabs to Hamad Medical Corporation laboratories for testing. This applies only for COVID-19 PCR testing and other rapid testing methods are not permitted. Private health care facilities can offer the COVID-19 test after obtaining approval from the Ministry of Public Health.
These are the private hospitals and clinics offering the COVID-19 swab test:
Please note that you need to book an appointment before you can go for the swab test. Prices mentioned are as of July 29, 2020, and include the result/certificate. You need to bring your QID/passport during your appointment.
Take note that timings and prices may vary. Kindly contact the clinic or hospital directly to set-up an appointment and for updated information.
1. Al Ahli Hospital
Price: QAR 500 per person
Results after 24 - 48 hours
Timings: Saturday to Thursday 8 am to 8 pm
Location: Al Ahli Hospital at Wadi Al Sail; Al Ahli Al Wakra; Urgent Care unit at Al Wakra
Contact for appointment: 4489 888/ 4489 8000
2. Al Emadi Hospital
Price: QAR 500 per person
Results after 24 hours approx.
Location: Al Nuaija, Doha
Contact for appointment: 4477 6444
3. Allevia Medical Center
Price: QAR 500 per person
Results after 24 - 48 hours
Timings: 7 am to 12 am Saturday to Thursday
Location: Near Grand Hypermarket, Al Mashaf, Qatar
Contact for appointment: 4441 2999
4. Aster Medical Center and Aster Hospital
Price: QAR 480 per person
Results after 24-36 hours. Once the report is ready you will receive an SMS from HMC and the hard copy of the report can be collected from reception.
Timings: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm; 9 pm to 12 mn (Aster C Ring)
Location: Aster C Ring road and Aster Hospital (Al Salah St)
Contact for appointment: 4444 0499
5. Doha Clinic Hospital
Price: QAR 500
Results after 24 to 48 hours. Once they are ready you receive a notification message on your phone.
Note: no insurance coverage
Timings: 8 am to 9 pm
Location: New Al Mirqab Street, Fereej Al Nasr Doha
Contact for appointment: 4438 4333
6. Elite Medical Center
Price: QAR 500
Results after 24 hours approx.
Note: no insurance coverage
Timings: 9 am to 6:30 pm
Location: Al Jazeera Al Arabiya St, Bin Omran Area, Doha
Contact for appointment: 4496 0970 / 4497 0960
7. Future Medical Center
Price: QAR 500 per person
Results after 24 to 48 hours
Note: no insurance coverage
Location: AlWaab, Opposite Villagio mall,
Contact for appointment: 4451 0051/ 5038 3893
8. Magrabi Eye, ENT and Dental Center
Price: QAR 500 per person
Results after 24 hours approx.
Location: near Doha Airport، D Ring Rd, Doha
Contact for appointment: 4423 8888
9. Queen Hospital
Price: QAR 500 per person
Results after 48 hours
Timings: 8 am to 8 pm
Location: Al Waab Street Gate 5 Villaggio Mall, Doha
Contact for appointment: 4020 6336/ 3380 1111/ 3370 1111
Private Health Care Facilities are allowed to perform swabbing for the following categories:
For pre-travel certificate confirming negative COVID-19.
All patients with signs and respiratory symptoms, as per the case definition of COVID-19, approved by MoPH.
All patients for admissions, including acute admissions and admissions for elective surgeries.
Healthcare workers in the private health care sector, as per MoPH policies and guidelines.
Periodic testing of employees of other sectors, as per MoPH policies and guidelines.
What is a PCR test for COVID-19?
PCR test, short for the Polymerase Chain Reaction test, is the current gold standard test used to determine whether an individual is infected with COVID-19, according to Hamad Medical Corporation. This is a highly sensitive test that is carried out using a swab of the back of the mouth and the top of the nose, and very accurately tells us if someone is COVID-19 positive.
This is different from the rapid serological test which is carried out using a finger prick a little like a diabetes test.
"The results from this kind of test are very fast but less accurate than PCR testing. The use of rapid serological tests must follow the clinical protocols and guidelines and be done by clinical and trained staff. It is not recommended to be used by the public.", says HMC Dr. Einas Al Kuwari, Chairperson of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.
COVID-19 test for outbound travel
Some countries around the world are requiring a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result as a part of entry requirements. Please note these restrictions/requirements can change at short notice.
To check if the country you'll be traveling to is requiring a COVID-19 test result before arrival, we suggest to check the following for updated information:
Website of the airlines you booked a flight with
Embassy or government website of the country you are traveling to
Sources: Information in this post is collated from calls made through the 16000 hotline, clinic, and hospital contact numbers from July 27 to July 29, 2020.
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