Whether you are planning a trip, wish to visit a loved one in a nursing home or have to show a test to your employer, it’s possible to get tested in pharmacy.
Your pharmacist owner affiliated to Jean Coutu is happy to provide you with health services tailored to your needs.
COVID-19 screening tests in pharmacy are offered only to patients who don’t show any symptom of COVID-19.
Pharmacies affiliated to Jean Coutu offer PCR and antigen tests. The types of tests available vary from one pharmacy to another. Therefore, it’s important to make an appointment for the type of test that you wish to get. It you want to learn more about the tests to make a better decision according to your situation, we invite you to read our article on that topic.
Antigen testing is also known as rapid testing. These tests are offered in the majority of pharmacies and give a result in less than 60 minutes. They are offered to travelers, but also to people who need a quick confirmation for an employer or plan to visit someone at higher risk.
*Some countries demand a PCR test. Make sure to get an appointment for the right test..
The PCR test offers a more precise result. However, the sample must be analyzed in a laboratory, which means that the result comes within 48 hours. The sampling is done directly in a pharmacy and sent to one of Biron's analysis laboratories. This service is only available for travelers.
