Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT)

5 July 2022

Rapid antigen tests (RATs) are currently Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary testing tool for people with COVID-19 symptoms or household contacts. Testing is free for those with symptoms and/or who are household contacts.

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should stay at home and get tested. If your RAT result is negative but your symptoms continue or worsen, continue to stay at home and take a further test 48 hours later.

All COVID-19 testing for those with symptoms and/or who are household contacts is free.

Recording your RAT result

You should report the results of your rapid antigen test (RAT) whether you test positive or negative. You can do this online through My Covid Record.

Login to My Covid Record.
Click 'Report a test result'
Follow the steps.

The resources below show if you need a test, how to take a RAT:

How to take a RAT

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Rapid antigen tests (RATs) are currently Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary testing tool for people with COVID-19 symptoms or household contacts. Testing is free for those with symptoms and/or who are household contacts.

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