Due to the fact that many countries now require pcr tests
upon arrival, a frequent question coming from our clients is "How to take a coronavirus test in Hurghada?" We tell you: where, how much, and how long. Such a test in Hurghada is done in only two places.
The most profitable option is the State Laboratory in Dahar - cost EGP 1,700.
The first thing to do is to sign up on the online platform (link below)
https://www.clab.mohp.gov.eg/
The platform provides Arabic and English, it's not difficult to figure it out.
- Click "Set specific time" at the end of the first page, after opening the link
-Click ENGLISH from the top in the left corner (change the language)
-A questionnaire appears, fill it out, be sure to print it out.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO TAKE WITH YOURSELF?
First of all, take patience with you. There are a lot of people willing to take the test, the queue is slow, many are trying to skip the queue.
If you have an appointment for a certain time, do not wait when you are invited or when the queue passes. Go ahead, show employees the paper and the appointed time.
Well, a mask, your safety is the most important
MANDATORY passport + copy of the first page of the passport and a copy of the last visa.
If there is no place to make copies in advance, you can make them near the laboratory, there is such a service.
ABOUT THE COST
For tourists who have a hotel reservation and arrived less than a month ago - $ 30. Be sure to make a copy of the Voucher.
For all other foreigners, the cost is approximately $ 110
ABOUT LOCATION
The laboratory is located in Dahar.
The easiest way to get there is by taxi, but you need to make sure that the driver knows where to go.
RESULTS
Analysis results can be collected the next day after 15.00
They do not send e-mail, so you must go
The test is valid for 48 hours after the analysis