A PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test result will tell you if you have tested positive or negative for COVID-19.

The nose swab PCR test for COVID-19 is an accurate and reliable test for diagnosing COVID-19. A positive test means you likely have COVID-19. A negative test means you probably did not have COVID-19 at the time of the test. Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

The test detects the presence of a virus if you have the virus at the time of the test. The test could also detect fragments of the virus even after you are no longer infected. This is why it is the most accurate way to test if you have Covid.

A PCR Test is the most accurate way to detect whether you have Covid-19 or not. And even if you don’t have symptoms, a PCR test will tell you if you’re asymptomatic so that you can quarantine and keep your loved ones around you safe.

Call 044 400 500 or visit https://asterpms.com/asterclinics/ to book your appointment for PCR Test or you can simply walk in.

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Our specialist will first take a swab sample from your nose & throat. Your sample will then be submitted to our certified labs for examination and detection of the Covid virus, if present or not. You will get your results within 8 hours.

You might experience a slight amount of discomfort while the nose sample is being taken but other than that the PCR test is not painful. We use a gentle cotton swab to collect samples from the nose and throat and this may cause some light gagging or coughing.

A Covid PCR test will detect whether you have Covid-19 at present. A Covid antibody test will detect whether you have had Covid-19 in the past with little to no symptoms (asymptomatic cases) and have recovered from it. This test will check the levels of Covid-19 antibodies in your body.

If you test positive for Covid-19 in Dubai or Sharjah, you have to self-isolate for 14 days. You can consult our doctors via online/video consultation from the comfort of your home by calling us or visiting our website to book an appointment. You can also consult our doctors at any one of our clinics. If your symptoms are serious or worsen, you may be required to transfer to a hospital for monitoring and proper treatment. Such symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, or loss of speech or movement.

SMS or Email, and can be collected Physically from the clinic

Yes, the appointment can be booked through 044 400 500 or 800Aster (27837) for home collection.

You can get the sample collected from Home, Office, and Hotel be calling 800Aster (27837

Yes, our clinics/labs are DHA Approved and reports are fully accredited for travel.

• Traveling from Dubai to India ? The PCR test should be conducted within 72 hours of travel date.
• Traveling from Dubai to any other destinations? The PCR test should be conducted within 96 hours of travel date.

Kindly also check travel guidelines for the country which you are traveling to.

If you are traveling abroad, you will be required to present a negative Covid PCR test before departing from Dubai. You will also be required to present a printed certificate stating that you are Covid negative from an accredited laboratory at the airport. Dubai airport authorities will not accept digital certificates & SMSs. Covid antibody tests & Covid home testing kits are also not accepted - you have to take a Covid PCR test by a proper lab/clinic/hospital. For any further information about flying to or from Dubai, Sharjah or the UAE, you are required to consult the respective airline you are traveling in.

Yes, the Covid PCR Test applies to anyone flying in and out of the UAE including nationals, residents & tourists.

Our Covid PCR Tests are conducted using the highest levels of safety protocols and hygiene checks. They are 100% accurate and you get your results within 8 hours. We are DHA-approved and our services are available at-clinic or at-home 24/7. Your health is our top priority and every measure is taken to ensure the safe handling & execution of tests according to the guidelines & measures indicated by the local healthcare authorities. In addition to following the government’s guidelines, we take extra care to ensure that all our equipment is properly sanitized for your safety.