You can find all the information about the Ghent Covid-19 test centre at the AZ Jan Palfijn site here.
Who will need to get tested at the Ghent Test Centre?
Everybody who meets the following conditions:
- You are at a greater risk:
- because you have returned from a red zone or have been contacted by a contact tracer because you have come into contact with an infected person. In both cases, you will receive an activation code (PCR code) for a Covid-19 test.
- It is advised that people returning from an orange zone get themselves tested. This is not compulsory. You will have to bring your passenger locator form to the test centre, otherwise we will not be able to test you.
- and your GP has prescribed a test for you to be administered at the test centre.
- because a fellow pupil tested positive. The CLB physician (CLB: Pupil Guidance Centre) gave you a referral that you have to bring to the testing centre.
- You do not have any Covid-19 symptoms yourself. In other words, you are not ill.
- You live in Ghent or one of its suburbs (postcodes 9000, 9030, 9031, 9032, 9040, 9041, 9042, 9050, 9051 or 9052)
Please note, children under 6 do not need to be tested!
If you do not meet these conditions, please request your test via your GP. If your GP does not administer the test, he/she can register you with the triage centre in Gentbrugge.
Why this test centre?
Many inhabitants of Ghent need to be tested for Covid-19 for many different reasons, even though they may not feel ill or have any corona complaints. This test centre allows us to relieve the pressure on health care providers, so that they can focus all their attention on those people who are actually showing symptoms of the disease.
Do you have Covid-19 symptoms? Then make sure to always contact your GP.
Make an appointment for a test
You can only attend the Ghent Test centre with an appointment, from Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 4pm.
- Complete the questions and set your appointment (up to 2 days beforehand).
- Do you already have an appointment? Then you will receive an e-ticket containing a QR-code.
- Bring your e-ticket (paper or digital) with the QR-code and your ID to the test centre.
- Please note you will not be allowed in without an appointment.
Please note: You have to make a separate appointment for children! They cannot come in on the appointment as the parent!
Do you need any assistance registering digitally for the test centre? The City Ghent can help you with that on 09 210 10 40 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm).
For any other queries regarding corona, you can ring 0800 146 89 (Monday – Friday, 8am – 1pm).
What is the test procedure?
- Arrive at the test centre at your allotted time slot. Come alone. If this is not possible due to a physical disability for instance, somebody is allowed to accompany you to assist you. Your assistant will be asked to wait outside whilst your test is being administered.
- Please first disinfect your hands when you arrive. It is compulsory to wear a mouth mask.
- Scan your QR-code and show your ID.
- Wait your turn and always leave 1.5 metres distance between you and the person in front of you.
- When it is your turn, go to the chair in the consultation area. A specialised healthcare worker will administer the test by taking a swab of the inside of your nose.
- Your visit to the test centre will take approximately 15 minutes.
What happens after the test?
- If you have come from a red zone or you have been contacted via contact tracing, you will need to quarantine for a term of 14 days. If you have come from an orange zone, it is not compulsory to quarantine, but it is advised that you do.
- The result of your test will be available within 48 hours after the test and you will be able to retrieve your test results via www.mijngezondheid.belgie.be. In the event of a positive result, your GP will contact you.
- If you do develop symptoms, please contact your GP directly.
Where is the test centre and how can I get there?
Site AZ Jan Palfijn
Watersportlaan 5
9000 Ghent
You can reach the site by car via the Watersportlaan. There is a visitors’ car park provided. If you are walking or cycling, it is best to go via the Henri Dunantlaan.
If arriving on public transport, these are the nearest bus stops:
- Ghent Beneluxplein (bus numbers 9 – 38 – 39)
- Ghent Ekkergemkerk (bus numbers 14 – 15 – 16 – 53 – 65- 67- 69)
How do you respect my privacy?
We gebruiken je persoons- en gezondheidsgegevens alleen voor de testing, tracering en opvolging van Covid-19. Alleen jijzelf, de betrokken zorgverleners en de overheid kunnen de gegevens zien zien.
Anderen kunnen je niet herkennen. Daar zorgen we voor. Bovendien verwerken we je gegevens anoniem.
Who are our partners?
The Ghent test centre partners are:
Together with Golazo.