Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Clinics in Alberta
Reliable COVID-19 Test for work, school or international travel
Fast, Accessible & Private COVID-19 Testing
London Drugs in conjunction with our laboratory partners, are able to offer fast, accurate asymptomatic RT-PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) COVID-19 testing. Our pharmacists’ broad scope of practice enables collection of tests to be conveniently performed at select London Drugs locations. Our partnership with TestNTravel delivers fast, reliable test results suitable for international travel. We also offer COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing for work, school, public venues and some travel destinations. Please note that COVID-19 travel requirements vary by country and are constantly changing; some countries may require a blood test. You may find more information about travel requirements on the IATA website.
The turnaround time for PCR tests is typically 24-48 hours and results will be delivered to the email address provided. The cost of each test is $150.00 + tax (if applicable).
COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests are Health Canada approved and results are delivered within 15-20 minutes. The cost of each Rapid Antigen test is $30 + tax (if applicable).
What is a COVID-19 Testing Clinic?
Before London Drugs considered participation in this Asymptomatic testing program, we evaluated the safety of our staff first and foremost. The emphasis needs to be made that this is for Asymptomatic individuals only. Prior to any testing, individuals interested in Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing will be screened by the pharmacists to assess eligibility. Eligibility for the test hinges on the individual having no known symptoms AND no known exposure to COVID-19. It is important to note that anyone exhibiting any symptoms, or anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19, will be immediately referred to Health Link at 811, told to self-isolate and not come to the pharmacy.
What to know before your Clinic visit
The testing consists of a nasal or throat swab performed by a trained pharmacist and evaluated by laboratory partners led by clinical microbiologists.
In the event of a positive result, Public Health will be notified by the accredited lab, who will then be in contact with you directly.
To book an appointment, please select from available locations below:
Calgary - Beddington Towne Centre
8120 Beddington Blvd NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3K 2A8
Calgary - Brentwood Village Mall
3630 Brentwood Road NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2L 1K8
Calgary - Heritage Plaza
8330 MacLeod Trail SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2H 2V2
Edmonton - OLIVER SQUARE WEST
11704 104th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2T6
Lethbridge – Centre Village Mall
65-1240 2A Avenue North
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1H 0E4
Sherwood Park- Village Market
999 FIR STREET
Sherwood Park, Alberta
T8A 4N5
St. Albert Centre Mall
104 - 375 St. Albert Trail
St. Albert, Alberta
T8N 3K8
Frequently Asked Questions
- Our nasal swabs will only go about 1.5 cm into your nostrils for about 15 seconds, unlike nasopharyngeal swabs that are uncomfortable.
- We do not perform nasopharyngeal specimen collection.
- PCR tests will be emailed to the address provided at the time of your booking.
- Rapid Antigen test results can be given at the appointment or emailed to the address provided
- PCR tests results 24-48 hours from the time of collection
- Rapid Antigen tests results will be available 15-20 minutes from time of collection
- COVID-19 travel requirements vary by country and are constantly changing. You may find more information about travel requirements on the IATA website.