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COVID-19 testing

Learn about COVID-19 testing, including when to get tested, what test you should use and what to do if you test positive to COVID-19.

What are COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) and where can I buy them?

Rapid antigen tests (RATs) for COVID-19, which you do at home, are now sold in pharmacies and supermarkets. Are they as accurate as PCR lab tests?

COVID-19

Health advice on COVID-19, including when to get tested or self-isolate, symptoms, how to avoid infection, physical distancing and restrictions.

Caring for someone with COVID-19

Many people with mild COVID-19 symptoms can be cared for at home. Here's what you need to know if a household member has tested positive for COVID-19.

A guide to managing COVID-19 as rules relax

If you are a COVID-19 ‘close contact’

Find out what you need to do if you have been identified as a close contact of someone with COVID-19.

Children and COVID-19

Learn more about what to do if your child gets COVID-19 and how to care for them.

How to prepare a kit to manage COVID-19 at home

Use this item checklist to prepare a kit that will help you manage your COVID-19 symptoms at home, should you become infected.

Blood tests A-Z

From the fasting blood glucose test to the prostate (PSA) test, there are many kinds of blood tests. Browse the index and learn how to prepare for your test.

Genetic testing

Genetic testing can give you vital information if you're planning a family or if you, or your partner, has a genetic disorder.

Liver function tests

Liver function tests are blood tests that can provide information about how your liver is working.

Guide to blood testing

Blood tests can be used to assess your general health. Learn more about blood testing.

Understanding pathology tests

Pathology tests help medical professional to prevent, diagnose and manage many health issues. Find out more about understanding pathology tests.

Fasting for medical tests

For some medical tests, fasting may be required for a period of time beforehand. Learn more about different tests and when fasting may be necessary.

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

A PSA test can be used to help monitor prostate cancer, although test outcomes often point to other conditions.

HbA1c test

An HbA1c is a type of blood test which is used to help diagnose and monitor people with diabetes.

Calcium blood test

A calcium test provides information about how much calcium is in your blood.

C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test

The C-reactive protein test is a general blood test, which checks for infection or inflammation in the body.

Testing times for HIV

While new notifications of HIV have generally stabilised, rates have increased among heterosexual people and indigenous people. Here's how to get tested for, and prevent, HIV.

Hearing test

Hearing tests can detect and measure the severity of hearing loss. Find out who needs a hearing test, what types of hearing tests can be done and how to get a hearing test.

Oestrogen blood test

Many women at some time have a blood test for oestrogen. It might be during pregnancy, if their menstrual cycle is unusual, or for some other reason.

Testosterone blood test

A testosterone blood test can show how much of the sex hormone testosterone is in your body. Men usually have more testosterone than women.

Magnesium blood test

A magnesium blood test is carried out to see if your body has enough magnesium. Most people get sufficient magnesium from food.

Iron studies blood test

Iron studies are blood tests that look at how much iron is in your blood and other cells. Too little or too much iron can cause problems.

Diabetes testing and monitoring

Trusted information about diabetes testing and monitoring, blood sugar testing equipment and ketone testing equipment can be found on this page.

Diagnostic tests

At some point in your life, you may need to undergo a diagnostic test. Learn more about different diagnostic tests such as MRI scans and ultrasounds.

hCG test

The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is usually used to confirm or monitor a pregnancy.

Blood glucose test

Blood glucose tests, also sometimes called blood sugar tests, are usually used to check for or monitor diabetes.

Tests used in diagnosing dementia

Doctors diagnose dementia using a number of different tests, including physical and neurological examination, cognitive tests, X - Rays and scans.

Stool tests

Stool tests are commonly used to check for possible bowel cancer and to look for causes of gastrointestinal illness. You can find out more about stool tests by reading our trusted sources.

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COVID-19 testing

What are COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) and where can I buy them?

COVID-19

Caring for someone with COVID-19

A guide to managing COVID-19 as rules relax

If you are a COVID-19 ‘close contact’

Children and COVID-19

How to prepare a kit to manage COVID-19 at home

Blood tests A-Z

Genetic testing

Liver function tests

Guide to blood testing

Understanding pathology tests

Fasting for medical tests

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

HbA1c test

Calcium blood test

C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test

Testing times for HIV

Hearing test

Oestrogen blood test

Testosterone blood test

Magnesium blood test

Iron studies blood test

Diabetes testing and monitoring

Diagnostic tests

hCG test

Blood glucose test

Tests used in diagnosing dementia

Stool tests

Life stage

COVID-19 testing

What are COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) and where can I buy them?

COVID-19

Caring for someone with COVID-19

A guide to managing COVID-19 as rules relax

If you are a COVID-19 ‘close contact’

Children and COVID-19

How to prepare a kit to manage COVID-19 at home

Blood tests A-Z

Genetic testing

Liver function tests

Guide to blood testing

Understanding pathology tests

Fasting for medical tests

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

HbA1c test

Calcium blood test

C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test

Testing times for HIV

Hearing test

Oestrogen blood test

Testosterone blood test

Magnesium blood test

Iron studies blood test

Diabetes testing and monitoring

Diagnostic tests

hCG test

Blood glucose test

Tests used in diagnosing dementia

Stool tests

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