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Forums › Health and fitness › is PCR test free in NZ? Asking because I've been advised it isn't free and cost $$$
NglButiLoveTechnolog

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#299143 15-Aug-2022 10:03
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I'm wondering whether PCR tests are free or not? was told by the practice nurses that NZ laws have recently changed and now PCR tests cost money... is this true? I returned from a days trip to Christchurch and came back not feeling well so I tested myself with RAT test and got a negative. however, for reassurance and safety for the NZ community and also still didn't feel well, I want a PCR Test done for confirmation so I called local medical centre and they advised they charge for PCR test now... really confused

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wellygary
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  #2954760 15-Aug-2022 10:15
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NglButiLoveTechnolog:

 

wellygary:

 

I'm guessing ti depends on why you want/need a PCR test?

 

MoH say 

 

"Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests: PCRs are still being used in some situations. Results take between 2 and 5 days. PCR tests detect all COVID-19 variants."

 

https://covid19.govt.nz/testing-and-tracing/covid-19-testing/how-to-get-a-covid-19-test/#types-of-tests

 

But, travel tests have never been free, 

 

 

I returned from a days trip to Christchurch and came back not feeling well so I tested myself with RAT test and got a negative. however, for reassurance and safety for the NZ community and also still didn't feel well, I want a PCR Test done for confirmation so I called local medical centre and they advised they charge for PCR test now... really confused

 

 

Wait a day or two and do anther RAT,

 

You will unlikely get a free PCR without a medical recommendation, 

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