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Test centre UZA
Test centre UZA
At the Test Centre UZA, you can get tested for COVID-19. The centre is an initiative of UZA, Altrio Thuisverpleging and the Province of Antwerp.
When can you get tested at Test centre UZA?
- If you have symptoms.
- If you have taken a positive self-test.
- If you are admitted to hospital (other than UZA).
- If you are going abroad.
- If you have been abroad for more than 48 hours and you receive a text message after completing the Passenger Locator Form (PLF).
- At your doctor's request.
Other nearby test centres where you can get tested when you go abroad:
Make an appointment
Come to the test centre at the agreed time and avoid the queues. In this way, you contribute to the safety of yourself, our care providers and other people.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
- Weekends and holidays: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
PROCEDURE TO GET TESTED
You have symptoms
- Go into isolation and assess your symptoms with the self-assessment tool via mijngezondheid.be
- If you are advised to get tested, request a test code via mijngezondheid.be
- Always make an appointment in advance at the Test centre UZA.
- Bring your eID, KidsID or passport with you for your appointment.
- Stay in isolation until you receive a negative result.
How does the test proceed?
- Register at the test centre with an appointment. Did you receive an activation code (CTPC-code) from the government or from your general practitioner? Be sure to bring it along to the test centre.
- The nurse will take a PCR test (polymerase chain reaction). A sample is taken from your nose with a swab.
- Your sample is sent to the Platform BIS UZA/UAntwerp lab for analysis.
- Read here when and by whom you will receive the result and what you should do in case of a positive result.
You have taken a positive self-test
- Go in isolation and request a test code via the Form positive self-test.
- Always make an appointment in advance at the Test Centre UZA.
- Bring your eID, KidsID or passport with you.
- Stay in isolation until you receive the result.
How does the test proceed?
- Register at the test centre with an appointment. Did you receive an activation code (CTPC-code) from the government or from your general practitioner? Be sure to bring it along to the test centre.
- The nurse will take a PCR test (polymerase chain reaction). A sample is taken from your nose with a swab.
- Your sample is sent to the Platform BIS UZA/UAntwerp lab for analysis.
- Read here when and by whom you will receive the result and what you should do in case of a positive result.
If you came into contact with someone who has the coronavirus
Were you in contact with an infected person for more than 15 minutes at less than 1.5 metres and are you over 12 years old?
Find out when and how you should be tested as a high-risk contact.
Were you in contact with an infected person for more than 15 minutes at less than 1.5 metres and are you younger than 12?
Find out when and how you should be tested as a high-risk contact.
How does the test proceed?
- Register at the test centre with an appointment. Did you receive an activation code (CTPC-code) from the government? Be sure to bring it along to the test centre.
- The nurse will take a PCR test (polymerase chain reaction). A sample is taken from your nose with a swab.
- Your sample is sent to the Platform BIS UZA/UAntwerp lab for analysis.
- Read here when and by whom you will receive the result and what you should do in case of a positive result.
You are going abroad or you want to attend a festival/event and you need a certificate
Before your departure, always check the travel advice and the necessary measures you need to take for your destination via https://reopen.europa.eu, https://diplomatie.belgium.be/nl and www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/.
- Make an appointment. We work by appointment only. Come to the test point at the agreed time to avoid queues.
- Bring your eID, kidsID or passport with you for your appointment.
- Depending on your destination, the test may be taken no more than 48 to 72 hours before departure. Check this carefully on https://diplomatie.belgium.be/nl before booking an appointment.
How much does a COVID test cost?
A COVID test for travellers costs €50. You pay for the test on the spot with Bancontact or credit card. There is no RIZIV-INAMI reimbursement.
How does the test proceed?
- Register at the test centre with an appointment. Did you receive an activation code (CTPC-code) from the government? Be sure to bring it along to the test centre.
- The nurse will take a PCR test (polymerase chain reaction). A sample is taken from your nose with a swab.
- Your sample is sent to the Platform BIS UZA/UAntwerp lab for analysis.
- Read here when and by whom you will receive the result and what you should do in case of a positive result.
How do I find out my result?
Your test will be sent as soon as possible for analysis to the lab that works for the Federal Government: Platform BIS UZA/UAntwerpen.
- Once your result is known, you will receive an SMS with your result. You can check your result on www.mijngezondheid.be or on www.cozo.be. Find your result on www.mijngezondheid.be:
- Log in with your eID (card reader) or the Itsme app.
- Go to "My reports and results" and click "Results".
- Print or download the lab result for your COVID-19 test.
- You will receive your certificate for foreign travel (only valid within the EU) via www.mijngezondheid.be or the covidsafeBE-app. You do not automatically receive your certificate via email. Find your certificate on www.mijngezondheid.be:
- Log in with your eID (card reader) or the Itsme app.
- Go to "My reports and results" and click "Covid-19 certificates".
- Print or download the certificate.
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Are you in possession of a Belgian national number and do you travel outside Europe? Go to mijngezondheid.be and log in with your eID or the Itsme app. Go to "My reports and results" and click on "Results". Print or download the lab report in English.
- You do not have a Belgian national number and you are travelling within Europe? You can request your certificate via www.mijngezondheid.be. Click on "Test result and certificate via CTPC code". Enter your CTPC code and the last 4 digits of your mobile phone number. You can now download your certificate.
- You do not have a Belgian national number and you are travelling outside Europe? You will receive an English certificate via secure mail. Please give your e-mail address to the test centre officer at the time of testing.
Is it taking longer than expected to get the result, do you still have a question, or can't you find the result? Contact the Antwerp Central Station test centre on 03 821 23 74 (weekdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm) or testcentrum [at] uza [dot] be (always mention your name, first name, date of birth and mobile phone number). Make sure you have all necessary documents in your possession in time. During the night you will not receive an answer via email.
We strive to make the result of your test available as quickly as possible, specifically within 24-36 hours after taking the test. However, this lead time is indicative and is not binding for the partners of Test centre UZA or the laboratories. In exceptional cases, there may be a delay or the person concerned may be asked to have a new sample taken because the quality of the investigation cannot be guaranteed due to a technical or analytical problem. The partners of Test centre UZA or the laboratories cannot guarantee the speed at which the results will be available. When taking the tests, you accept that the time period within which we strive to deliver the result constitutes an obligation of means only and not an obligation of results. If you want to exclude all risk of not receiving the test results, or a delay in receiving them, please be aware that other test methods are possible that provide a faster result (the so-called 'quick testing'). Locations where these can be taken include the national airport in Zaventem, but not Test centre UZA. Under no circumstances can the partners of Test centre UZA or the laboratories be held responsible or liable for reimbursement of any losses due to non-receipt or late receipt the results of the test, with the exception of damage caused by intent or gross negligence. Even if the test results are not available via the official website mentioned above or if a retest is required, the person concerned cannot claim damages. The partners of Test centre UZA or the laboratories cannot be held responsible or liable for reimbursement of intangible, indirect or consequential damage, including (but not limited to) loss of profit, loss of sales, loss of income, production limitations, administration or personnel costs, increased general costs, loss of clientele or receivables from third parties, except in cases that the damage has been caused by their intent or gross negligence. Under no circumstances can the partners of Test centre UZA or the laboratories be obliged to pay compensation that is higher than the fee(s) paid to UZA for taking the test.
If you return from abroad
- Fill in the Passenger Locator Form within 48 hours before your arrival in Belgium.
- Check the information at www.info-coronavirus.be/en/travels/.
- Need a PCR test when you return to Belgium? Go into quarantine until you receive a negative result.
How does the test proceed?
- Register at the test centre with an appointment. Did you receive an activation code from the government? Be sure to bring it along to the test centre.
- The nurse will take a PCR test (polymerase chain reaction). A sample is taken from your nose with a swab.
- Your sample is sent to the Platform BIS UZA/UAntwerp lab for analysis.
- Read here when and by whom you will receive the result and what you should do in case of a positive result.
Telecovid: remote health monitoring
Have you just been tested for COVID-19 to travel abroad, or to attend a festival? Even with a negative test, it is important to continue to report symptoms quickly and in an accessible way. This way, a possible further spread of the virus can be slowed down in time.
You can ask for health monitoring by UZA. To do so, register with Telecovid via telecovid [at] uza [dot] be (please state your name, first name, date of birth and mobile phone number). With Telecovid, the UZA can remotely monitor your health condition with a digital diary. On the digital platform you fill in a short questionnaire every day. A medical team from UZA monitors your answers and provides guidance if symptoms persist or get worse. They can also give you advice on how to treat the symptoms. All information is treated with strict confidentiality and only the follow-up team has access to your details. This offer is free of charge for travellers and festival goers. Together we are working to continue the fight against the virus.
Where is Test centre UZA?
Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650 Edegem (follow the signposting 'testpunt C Testcentrum UZA')
How much does a COVID test cost?
A COVID test for travellers costs €50. You pay for the test on the spot with Bancontact, credit card or Payconiq. There is no RIZIV-INAMI reimbursement.
Contact
Do you have questions or need help making your appointment? Contact Test centre UZA on 03 821 23 74 (weekdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm) or traveltest [at] uza [dot] be.
