COVID-19 molecular RT-PCR testing

Screening of patients who tested positive for COVID-19

Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 with an antigenic or other test and would like to be tested by PCR can be seen at our point of service located in Brossard, adapted to their situation.

Molecular test that identifies individuals potentially infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus at the time of testing. This polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) looks for viral RNA in a sample of secretions from the nose and throat (oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swab).

A doctor's prescription is not required for COVID-19 RT-PCR testing.
Due to a ministerial decree, a medical prescription is no longer required for the COVID-19 RT-PCR test. If you have one, you must still bring it with you to your appointment. The duration of this measure is unspecified.

• Test approved by government authorities;
• Cost reimbursed by most insurers;
• Biron will make every effort to issue results within 24 or 48 business hours, depending on the test chosen;
• Attestation of negative test result available upon request;
• Safe, fast and attentive service: a visit can be completed in less than 30 minutes.

• Regular service centers: The COVID-19 infection test by RT-PCR is offered to symptom-free individuals in Biron's regular service centers network.
• Winter clinics: The COVID-19 infection test by RT-PCR is offered to individuals with COVID-19-like symptoms or who have had close contact with a person infected with COVID-19 in Biron's winter clinic network. Learn more

For more information
If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Biron's customer service at 1 833 590-2712.