Fortress Hill COVID-19 Collection Centre
For Travel and Compulsory Testing
OPENING HOURS*
Mondays to Saturdays:
Morning: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Afternoon: 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Closed on Sunday and public holidays
Morning: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Afternoon: 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Closed on Sunday and public holidays
ADDRESS
28/F Lee & Man Commercial Center
169 Electric Road , Fortress Hill
Hong Kong
Tel: 3983 1800
Fortress Hill MTR - 5 mins walk
MAP
169 Electric Road , Fortress Hill
Hong Kong
Tel: 3983 1800
Fortress Hill MTR - 5 mins walk
MAP
Fortress Hill Collection Centre
FACILITES
- Adequately spaced seating arrangement to maintain social distancing
- > 6 ACH with HEPA cum UV-C filtration systems in waiting area
- IQ-Air Cleanroom Air filtration systems using hospital-grade HyperHEPA Class 13 filter in separated sampling rooms
- Trained staff for sample collection
- Online booking to minimise waiting periods
NOTES
The HKSARG has exempted these tests from a doctor's referral only if you are asymptomatic and require the test for community needs such as traveling, compulsory, institutional, or target group testing. Compulsory testing includes specified buildings, post quarantine, and Return 2HK schemes.
Please do not book if:
- You have a positive result from a current COVID-19 rapid antigen or PCR test.
- You have someone living in the same household or close contact with a positive person for COVID-19.
- You have symptoms of infection such as an itchy or sore throat, coughing, runny nose, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or any other signs of early disease.
- If you suspect a COVID-19 infection, please isolate and consult with your doctor, call the HKSARG hotlines, or go to the hospital.
COVID-19 RT-PCR TEST FOR TRAVEL
Sample
Combined Nasal & Throat Swab (adults) and Oropharyngeal (throat) Swab (children > 3y old)
Identification
Please bring your travel document (original or electronic copy) for us to verify your identity.
Results
Travel PCR report & certificate by email and an SMS result (faster)
Sample Collection & Report Time
Morning: SMS result & email by midnight
Fee: $600
Fee: $600
Morning express: SMS result & email by 5:00 pm
Fee: $900
Fee: $900
Afternoon: SMS result & email next working day by 2:00 pm
Fee: $600
Fee: $600
Afternoon express: SMS result & email by midnight
Fee: $1000
Fee: $1000
Notes
- Japan Certificate of COVID-19 signed by a doctor. Request at registration. Fee: add $100
- For Guangdong Province (test valid within 24h post report issue time), we recommend collecting a morning sample the day before travel for the same evening email report.
COVID-19 RAPID ANTIGEN TEST (RAT) FOR TRAVEL
Sample
Nasal swab (adults and children > 3y).
Identification
Please bring your travel document (original or electronic copy) for us to verify your identity.
Results
Travel RAT report & certificate by email and an SMS result (faster)
Sample Collection & Report Time
Express morning or afternoon: Wait for or pick up printed report in 30-60 minutes. SMS result and email report to follow.
Fee: $480
Fee: $480
Notes
- Some countries now allow RAT testing for entry
- Suggest booking the test the day before travel, either in the morning or afternoon, depending if the validity of the result is one day (anytime the day before) or 24 hours post collection
- Given the speed of the result, testing on the same day as travel is possible.
- We use only FDA-EU, EU-CE, and or HKMDD approved RAT kits. Our official lab report and methods should meet the entry requirements of all major countries
COVID-19 RT-PCR FOR COMPULSORY TESTING: SPECIFIED BUILDINGS, POST-QUARANTINE TESTING, RETURN 2HK, TARGET GROUPS
Sample
Combined Nasal & Throat Swab (adults) and Oropharyngeal (throat) Swab (children 2-6 years old).
Identification
Please bring your HKID for us to verify your identity.
Results
You will receive an SMS result with a lab number and a link to obtain a mobile result with your details.
Sample Collection & Report Time
Morning: SMS result on the same day by midnight
Fee: $500
Fee: $500
Morning express: SMS result before 5:00 pm
Fee: $800
Fee: $800
Afternoon: SMS next working day by 2:00 pm
Fee: $500
Fee: $500
Afternoon express: SMS result before midnight
Fee: $900
Fee: $900
Notes
- Please book for the exact date(s) that your government order states.
- A lab SMS result is mandatory for a government order. Our laboratory will send your result by SMS message to your mobile phone. Keep this for your record, as it is sufficient evidence of testing. We will upload your result to the HKSARG results system showing the date and time of collection to fulfill your obligation by the next working day.
TRAVEL TESTING BOOKING TIPS
You may book your COVID-19 PCR, Express PCR, or RAT test two weeks in advance. Here are some tips.
- We recommend confirming your travel date before booking your test.
- Check the testing requirements of the country you wish to visit and the validity period of the test.
- Have your travel documents ready for booking and payment.
- Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking and follow through by filling in all the information needed for your report.
- The name and other details you give must match your travel document.
- Provide your mobile number and email. Data sharing HKSARG portal is optional for travel testing. Do not tick the data sharing check box unless you want to share your negative results in addition to our mandatory reporting for positive or indeterminate results.
- Recheck your data entry before confirmation.
- Print or save a photo of the form with the QR Code on your phone.
- Once registered, you will receive an SMS confirming your registration. You will be allowed to change your booking date one time via a link in the SMS message. There is no need to change time slots. Come as soon as possible.
Results
- We do not expect any delays with negative results.
- We will email RT-PCR express reports soon after the SMS is received.
- When you receive your electronic report, immediately check all the information, including name, date of birth, document number, date and time collected, sample type, etc., is correct.
- If there is a mistake in booking, email us the problem and also call 3983 1800 immediately so we can help you amend and issue a new report. Please do not wait until you get to the departure gate to contact us.
Cancellations and Refunds
- Cancellation of the service by not showing up will not entitle you to a refund.
- If you have inquiries, please send us an email at covid.info@pathlabhk.com.
COMPULSORY & TARGET GROUP TESTING BOOKING TIPS
Orders from the HKSARG generally require testing with short notice and specific testing dates. Please book the exact day the test is required.
- Have your HKID card ready for booking and payment.
- Please read the Terms & Conditions before booking and follow through by filling in all the information needed for your test.
- The name and other details you give must match your HKID.
- Provide your mobile number for SMS result. Data sharing HKSARG portal is mandatory for compulsory testing, and we will upload your results to the government portal by the next working day.
- Recheck your data entry before confirmation.
- Print or save a photo of the form with the QR Code on your phone.
- You will receive an SMS confirming your registration. You will be allowed to change your booking date one time via a link in the SMS message. There is no need to change time slots. Come as soon as possible.
Results
- We do not expect any delays with negative results.
- For compulsory & target group testing, our laboratory will send your result by SMS message to your mobile phone. Keep this for your record, as it is sufficient evidence if needed.
- Your result will be uploaded to the HKSARG results system the same or the next working day with the collection date and time to fulfill your obligations.
Cancellations and Refunds
- Cancellation of the service by not showing up will not entitle you to a refund.
- If you have inquiries, please send us an email at covid.info@pathlabhk.com.