COVID-19 Assessment Centre
We are testing by appointment only
All COVID-19 Assessment Centres in Ontario that previously offered walk-in testing have changed to appointment-based testing — including SHN’s Birchmount, Centenary and General hospitals. If you are eligible to be tested at an Assessment Centre, you can now book an appointment with us.
Who should go to an Assessment Centre?
You should only go for testing at an Assessment Centre if you are:
OTHER OPTIONS: Testing if you don't have symptoms or none of the above apply to you:
Make an appointment at your local Pharmacy
You can get tested for COVID-19 at select pharmacies if you are not showing symptoms AND you live or work in an at-risk setting, such as a long-term care home, homeless shelter or other congregate setting. To find the closest pharmacy, please visit Ontario.ca/covidtest.
Talk with your family doctor
You are also encouraged to speak with your health care provider and to continue to follow public health measures, including wearing a face covering, washing your hands frequently and maintaining physical distance from people outside your household or social circle.
Locations
Birchmount hospital
3030 Birchmount Rd.
Outside of the hospital building, near the Emergency department and main entrance. Please follow the directions on-site.
Centenary hospital
2867 Ellesmere Rd.
General hospital
3050 Lawrence Ave. E.
Other resources
Hotlines
Telehealth Ontario
1-866-797-0000
Association of Local Public Health Agencies
416-595-0006
Toronto Public Health
416-338-7600
Self-Assessment Tool
You can use the Government of Ontario’s self-assessment tool to help determine if you need to seek further care.
Access your test results
If you have taken a COVID-19 test, you can access and view your test results from the Ministry of Health online through a new user-friendly tool. This is maintained by Ontario Health on behalf of the Ministry.
Who should go to an Assessment Centre?
You should only go for testing at an Assessment Centre if you are:
OTHER OPTIONS: Testing if you don't have symptoms or none of the above apply to you:
Make an appointment at your local Pharmacy
You can get tested for COVID-19 at select pharmacies if you are not showing symptoms AND you live or work in an at-risk setting, such as a long-term care home, homeless shelter or other congregate setting. To find the closest pharmacy, please visit Ontario.ca/covidtest.
Talk with your family doctor
You are also encouraged to speak with your health care provider and to continue to follow public health measures, including wearing a face covering, washing your hands frequently and maintaining physical distance from people outside your household or social circle.
Book your appointment
If you are in one of the groups that is eligible for testing at an Assessment Centre, please complete our online form.
If you have challenges in completing the online form, you may call 416-495-2601 (daily between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.) for support. For questions not related to your appointment, please email covidassessmentcentre@shn.ca.
Information on getting tested
You must have your Health Card or photo I.D. to be tested.
What to do when you arrive for your appointment
Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment to allow time for parking and accessing the assessment centre.
Park in the visitor parking lot at the hospital where your test is scheduled. Make sure you keep your parking slip.
Follow the signage for the COVID-19 Assessment Centre.
You will be registered by one of our registration clerks, seen by the nurse and have your nasal swab completed.
What to do after your test is completed
You will receive a parking voucher following your test. Please proceed back to the parking lot.
When you exit the parking lot, insert the parking slip you received upon arrival, followed by the parking voucher. The gates will then open to allow your exit.
Ensure you follow any instructions provided to you by the nurse regarding self-monitoring and self-isolation.
If your symptoms become severe (difficulty breathing, chest pain/tightness/crushing sensation, feeling confused, loss of consciousness) please call 911 or visit the closest Emergency department right away.
How to get your results
If you have taken a COVID-19 test, you can access and view your test results through the Ministry of Health’s online tool.
Locations
Birchmount hospital
3030 Birchmount Rd.
Outside of the hospital building, near the Emergency department and main entrance. Please follow the directions on-site.
Centenary hospital
2867 Ellesmere Rd.
General hospital
3050 Lawrence Ave. E.
Other resources
Hotlines
Telehealth Ontario
1-866-797-0000
Association of Local Public Health Agencies
416-595-0006
Toronto Public Health
416-338-7600
Self-Assessment Tool
You can use the Government of Ontario’s self-assessment tool to help determine if you need to seek further care.
Access your test results
If you have taken a COVID-19 test, you can access and view your test results from the Ministry of Health online through a new user-friendly tool. This is maintained by Ontario Health on behalf of the Ministry.