COVID-19 assessment and respiratory clinics
If you suspect you may have coronavirus, your first option should be to use a rapid antigen test. Rapid antigen tests are quick and accurate, particularly if you have symptoms or if you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19.
Symptoms that should prompt people to get tested are:
- Fever
- Chills or sweats
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Shortness of breath
- Runny nose
- Loss or change in sense of smell or taste.
Even the most mild of symptoms could be a sign of coronavirus.
If you have symptoms or you are a contact, and you can't access a rapid antigen test, you should get a PCR test.
If you can't access either test at the moment, isolate at home until you can.
You can collect 5 rapid antigen tests (per person) from a COVID-19 testing site. These are for personal use and not for resale.
If you test positive on a rapid antigen test, you must follow your checklist and report your result.
Testing clinics
There are three General Practice Respiratory Clinics in the Murray PHN region that provide COVID-19 testing:
- Bendigo respiratory clinic, run by St Anthony’s Family Medical Centre's Spring Gully Primary Health Clinic. Make an appointment by calling 1800 573 196.
- Shepparton respiratory clinic, run by Princess Park Clinic. Make an appointment online here or by calling 03 5821 9655.
- Wodonga respiratory clinic, run by Central Medical Group. Make an appointment online here or by calling 02 6067 2437.
Many state-run testing sites across Victoria provide PCR tests and supply rapid antigen test (RAT) kits. You can collect free rapid antigen test kits on behalf of individuals listed on your Medicare card. To find your closest state COVID-19 testing site, click here.
Border regions:
Note that some general practices are also providing assessment and testing options to their patients. We suggest phoning ahead to discuss what local options are available.
For a complete list of vaccination clinics in the Murray PHN region, click here.
Page last updated 6 July 2022