Information for patients

Information for patients

Who should get tested?

If you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), however mild, you should seek advice and get tested.

Elective Surgery patients are required to be tested prior to surgery and will be notified by the elective surgery team.

Can I get tested for COVID-19 at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne?

Please be aware that the St Vincent’s COVID-19 Fever Clinic has closed. For other testing sites in your local area, please visit the Department of Health website.

St Vincent’s Elective Surgery patients are required to be tested prior to surgery at St Vincent’s and will be notified by the elective surgery team.

Pre-operative and pre-flight PCR testing is available via St Vincent’s Private and Public Pathology Services

For more information, please consult your GP or refer to Department of Health and Human Services website.