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COVID-19 tests
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Testing for coronavirus infection COVID-19
is mandatory for foreign citizens arriving in Russia.
Get tested for COVID-19 at the Gemotest.

PCR testing for COVID-19

According to the Resolution of the Chief State Sanitary officer of the Russian Federation, foreign citizens are required to present a document confirming negative COVID-19 test result on the day of arrival into the Russian Federation. Document should be dated no earlier than 3 calendar days before the arrival into the Russian Federation.

In case such medical document is missing, foreign citizens are obliged to take PCR COVID-19 test within 3 calendar days after the arrival at the territory of the Russian Federation.

Urgent COVID-19 test (PCR)
Код 19.154.
Urgent qualitative determination of the RNA of the beta coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (the causative agent of COVID-19) in oropharyngeal cell scraping by real-time PCR
199 бонусов
1 990 ₽
В корзину
1 день
Можно сдать дома
Соскоб 450 ₽
1 990 ₽
199 бонусов
1 день
Можно сдать дома
Соскоб 450 ₽
1 990 ₽
В корзину
Standard COVID-19 test (PCR)
Код 19.151.
Qualitative determination of the RNA of the beta coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (the causative agent of COVID-19) in oropharyngeal cell scraping by real-time PCR.
189 бонусов
1 890 ₽
В корзину
2 дня
Можно сдать дома
Соскоб 450 ₽
1 890 ₽
189 бонусов
2 дня
Можно сдать дома
Соскоб 450 ₽
1 890 ₽
В корзину
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In accordance with the Resolution of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Russian Federation No. 18 of July 7, 2020, citizens of the Russian Federation must undergo PCR testing for COVID-19 within 3 calendar days from the date of their return to Russia Foreign citizens entering Russia must present a medical certificate with a negative test result for coronavirus, received no earlier than 3 calendar days before their arrival in Russia

In absence of a medical certificate, foreign citizens must undergo PCR testing for COVID-19 within 3 calendar days on the territory of the Russian Federation

RNA (PCR), standard

Allows identification of the genetic material (RNA) of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Biomaterial: oropharyngeal swab (sampling the biological material is to be paid separately).

Identifies: contagiousness.

Result format: qualitative (detected / not detected).

What a positive result means: the virus has been detected in the upper respiratory tract, the person is a danger to others.

Testing duration: 1 day or 2 days. Cost varies accordingly.

Code and name of the test on the Russian version of the website:

1 day – 19.151 Коронавирус, РНК (SARS-CoV-2, ПЦР) мазок, кач.

2-days – 19.154 Коронавирус, РНК (SARS-CoV-2, ПЦР) мазок, кач., срочно

RNA (PCR), ultra-sensitive

Allows identification of the genetic material (RNA) of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Biomaterial: oropharyngeal swab (sampling the biological material is to be paid separately).

Identifies: contagiousness.

Result format: qualitative (detected / not detected).

What a positive result means: the virus has been detected in the upper respiratory tract, the person is a danger to others.

Testing duration: 12 hours or 1 day. Cost varies accordingly.

Test system: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. with an analytical sensitivity of 1x10*1 RNA copies

Code and name of the test on the Russian version of the website:

19.157 Коронавирус, РНК (SARS-CoV-2, ПЦР) мазок, кач., Roche

The tests can be taken in Gemotest laboratories and at home. Please note that the tests are not available in all branches. On this page, under each test there is a link to the map. Use it to find the address and business hours of different branches.

To order testing at home, fill out the application form on this page.

You will receive a form of research results in Russian and a certificate with a unique QR code that will confirm its authenticity. The certificate is issued in both Russian and English.

Documents are sent to your e-mail address automatically. You can also download your test result on our web site using order number and your date of birth.

Example of the certificate

You will need your passport for testing.

If you are tested positive, you should be isolated at the place of residence until full recovery and until your next COVID-19 test results are negative.

We kindly ask people who experience fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, weakness and chest congestion to comply with the requirements of the Ministry of health of the Russian Federation, stay at home and call the Rospotrebnadzor hotline 8 800 555-49-43.

  • Please come wearing a mask and gloves
  • Please get the shoe covers at the entrance and wear it
  • Fill out the form provided by the administrator or download it here, fill it out in advance and bring to the Medical office.
  • Bring your passport
  • Sign the necessary documents
  • Wait for the invitation to the testing room
  • Follow the instructions of a medical professional
  • Attention! Keep a social distancing of 1.5 meters

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