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Where to get a COVID-19 test in Brisbane right now

We compare both RAT and PCR COVID-19 tests in Brisbane to help you find the best price and available stock.

Option #1: Buy rapid antigen tests in Brisbane and Queensland

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Compare rapid antigen tests in Brisbane

Name Product AUFSD-CVT Test type Price from Price per test Delivery Cost
Little Whales
Little Whales
Nasal
$26 (Touchbio 2-pack)
$13
Ships Australia-wide.
$15 flat rate or FREE on orders over $100
Aussie Pharma Direct
Aussie Pharma Direct
Nasal
$3.95 (Sonictec 1-pack)
$3.95
Free shipping
HealthyLife
HealthyLife
Nasal
$20 (2San Lyher 5-pack)
$7.79
$7 or FREE on orders $30+
eBay
eBay
Oral, Nasal
$10.99 (Juschek 5-pack)
$4.40
$9 or FREE for select sellers
Amazon
Amazon
Oral, Nasal
$3.99 (Juschek 1-pack)
$3.74
$9.99 or FREE on orders $39+
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How much do rapid antigen tests cost?

Pricing varies. You can expect to pay around $25–$30 for a 2-pack rapid antigen test (RAT). Many retailers only offer testing kits in packs of 5 which are priced between $50 and $100. Some stores only offer bulk buying solutions where you'll need to purchase in packs of more than 20. These are usually available for $220–$350.

You can find more information in our COVID-19 home test buying guide.


Can I buy COVID rapid antigen tests in-store?

After weeks of limited availability, most major Australia retailers now have RAT kits available to buy in-store, including Woolworths, Coles and Chemist Warehouse.

Finder is checking online stock levels regularly to update retailers' supplies. Check out our round-up of online stores stocking reliable COVID rapid antigen tests with speedy delivery to your door below.


Where to buy COVID home testing kits in Brisbane and Queensland

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Little Whales

Little Whales

Little Whales sells Touchbio 4 in 1 Self-testing Kit for RSV, Flu A/B, & COVID-19 for $26.

  • Buy 1, Get 1 Free
  • 2 tests per kit
  • Free shipping on orders over $100
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Aussie Pharma Direct

Aussie Pharma Direct

Aussie Pharma Direct offers Sonictec COVID-19 / Influenza A&B Antigen Test Kit Test in packs of 1 to 12, with prices ranging from $3.95 to $65.90. Items are shipped the same day.

  • 10% OFF your first order when you subscribe
  • Convenient self-testing
  • Accurate detection with high sensitivity and specificity
Go to Aussie Pharma Direct
HealthyLife

HealthyLife

Healthy Life is the official COVID-19 test provider for Woolworths. It offers 2San LYHER rapid antigen test kits and TouchBio in packs of 2 to 20, priced from $20 to $70. Dispatch is in 2–3 business days.

  • Approved by the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods
  • Free shipping with membership sign-up
  • Quick results in 15–30 minutes
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eBay

eBay

As one of the biggest online marketplaces in the world, eBay is a reliable source of COVID-19 RAT kits. It offers JusChek Nasal, HIGHTOP, 2SAN Lyher, RightSign, Testsealabs, and AllTest Nasal sold in 1- to 20-packs, priced from $10.99 to $55.

  • Approved by the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods
  • Free standard shipping for some sellers
  • Click and collect available
  • Results in 15 minutes
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Amazon

Amazon

As one of the biggest online marketplaces in the world, Amazon is a reliable source of COVID-19 RAT kits. It offers InnoScreen, All Test, 2San, Cellife, RightSign, JusChek Nasal and Oral, Clungene, EcoTest, and TouchBio RSV and is priced from $6.50 to $1,960.

  • Approved by the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods
  • Free delivery on orders over $39
  • Results ready in 15 minutes
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Note: The products in this guide have all been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for purchase in Australia. For a full list of approved COVID-19 rapid antigen self-tests, head to the TGA website.

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Option #2: Get a free PCR test in Brisbane and Queensland

If you are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, you may be able to receive a free pathology referral from your GP. Otherwise, you'll need to pay for a test from a private clinic.

Find your nearest testing clinic here.

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Option #3: PCR tests for international travel

If you're planning to leave Queensland for an overseas trip, the country you're travelling to may require you to take a PCR test prior to departure in addition to being fully vaccinated. You will generally need to pay for this type of PCR test.

Fortunately, you can book a test and get your certification for around $100. You can arrange a test from a number of clinics around Brisbane up to 72 hours before you fly. Histopath offers express PCR testing from Brisbane Airport with results ready within 90 minutes.

RT-PCR testing centres in Brisbane and Queensland

Option #4: Bulk buy and professional COVID tests for Brisbane businesses

If your business is looking to create a safe working environment, there are several suppliers that can provide large quantities of RATs to businesses. Learn more in the table below.

Otherwise, if your business requires COVID tests that need to be administered by a health professional, check out our guide on where to buy professional COVID tests instead.

Name Product AUFSD-CVT Test type Pack size Price per test Delivery Cost
Little Whales
Little Whales
Nasal
2
$13
Ships Australia-wide.
$15 flat rate or FREE on orders over $100
Aussie Pharma Direct
Aussie Pharma Direct
Nasal
1 to 20
$3.95
Free shipping
HealthyLife
HealthyLife
Nasal
5
$7.79
$7 or FREE on orders $30+
eBay
eBay
Oral, Nasal
5 to 20
$4.40
$9 or FREE for select sellers
Amazon
Amazon
Oral, Nasal
1 to 480
$3.74
$9.99 or FREE on orders $39+
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Wondering what to do next? Learn more about how COVID-19 testing works. If you're looking for other ways to keep yourself safe from COVID, check out our where to buy face masks in Brisbane listing.

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