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Well folks, after an insanely long wait, the US borders reopened for international travellers this week. And while you don’t need a negative test to enter America, you will need one to get back into Canada. So, whether you’re spending a weekend in Seattle or just taking a drive to Trader Joe’s for groceries, this list of where you can get a PCR (or equivalent) test in Vancouver should come in handy.
Now, you’re going to see a lot of the same info, and that’s because the majority of these options use LifeLabs to process their tests. Just a heads up there.
One of two spots on this list that offers mobile testing services. As such, the price varies per booking. Results can be available within 6 hours.
Where: Varies
Offers tests for $188 plus taxes. The average turnaround time is 25 hours, but same-day results are available for an extra fee.
Where: 2105 West 40th Avenue
Offers tests for $280 plus tax. Results will be available, and sent by email, within 12 hours of the test.
Where: 777 Hornby Street
Offers test for $199 including tax. Results are guaranteed within 48 hours, and same-day results are available for an extra fee.
Where: 5138 Joyce Street and 1123 Davie Street
Offers tests starting at $195 plus tax. Results are usually available within 48 hours, however, the timing of the results is not guaranteed.
Where: 2077 West 42nd Avenue and 2480 Heather Street
Offers tests starting at $250 plus tax. Results are guaranteed within 24 hours of taking the test, and 12 hours for an extra fee.
Where: 900 West Georgia Street and 4588 Dunbar Street
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Offers tests for $180 plus tax. Results are usually available within 24 hours, but the timeframe is not guaranteed.
Where: 6408 Main Street
Offers tests starting at $185 plus tax, with results usually available by next day. Also offers rapid molecular NAAT tests (which are also approved) for $250 plus tax, with results guaranteed in 20 minutes.
Where: 206-1755 West Broadway
Offers tests for $249 plus tax, in partnership with FastTest. Results are usually available within 24 hours, but not guaranteed.
Where: 4588 Dunbar Street
Offers tests starting at $225 plus tax. Results are usually available within 24 hours, but not guaranteed.
Where: 112-1055 West Georgia Street
The other mobile option for getting a PCR test in Vancouver. Offers tests starting at $285 including tax. Results are guaranteed within 24 hours for an extra free.
Where: Varies
Offers tests for $235 including tax. Results are usually available within 24-48 hours, but not guaranteed.
Address: 305-1160 Burrard Street
Offers tests starting at $265 including tax. Results are usually available within 24 hours, but not guaranteed. Express (24 hours or less) results are available for an extra fee.
Address: 420-2184 West Broadway
Alright, potential travellers, those are the approved places to get a PCR test in Vancouver before you take a weekend trip! For more options, including those all across Metro Vancouver, just head to the BCCDC website for more information.
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