Free PCR testing at Lusail drive-through for certain population groups

COVID-19 Testing Center in Lusail

Planning to drop by the drive-through centre in Lusail for PCR testing? Did you know that the testing is free for certain population groups?

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced that the PCR testing at drive-through centre in Lusail is free of cost for selected individuals.

The test is free for people 50 years and above with signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and who are close contacts with a confirmed cases and preoperative patients.

Meanwhile, for pre-travel PCRs, an individual must provide his proof of travel and a fee of QR160 required to pay by credit card, no cash payments are allowed.

What type of COVID-19 tests does the new drive-through center in Lusail offer?

PCR tests only (not rapid antigen tests) for eligible population groups:

• People 50 years and above with signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (free of charge)

• People 50 years and above who are close contacts with a confirmed case (free of charge)

• Pre-travel PCRs, you must provide proof of travel (QR160 paid by credit card, no cash payments) 

• Preoperative patients (free of charge)

Where can people go for a pre-travel PCR test?

More than 100 private medical centers and the Lusail drive-through test center offer PRC pre-travel tests. PHCC health centers DO NOT offer pre-travel PCR tests.

Results

Results of PCR tests done will be delivered within 24 to 48 hours. The  person will receive a link through SMS that will allow him or her to print the result certificate via patient portal.

Returning Travelers

MoPH also added that the drive-through centre will not accommodate post-travel COVID-19 tests which are now all done by rapid antigen tests.

PCR Testing

For people who will avail the PCR test at the said centre, he must bring a valid health card, and Ehteraz status should be green.

Moreover, it added that patients with a positive RAT results do not require a confirmatory PCR test and will not be accepted at the drive-through.

Vehicle Capacity

Also, maximum occupancy of four passengers are allowed in each vehicle and no buses will be accepted.

Lusail drive-through does not offer results who have recently been tested elsewhere.

Timings

The Lusail drive-through centre is open daily from 8am to 10pm.

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