Appointment booking corona test

You would like to be tested due to Covid-19 symptoms, a Covid app notification or an order of the cantonal physician. The test is free of charge and by appointment only (no Walk-in). Please read the following information and then register for an appointment. Thank you.

Online Appointment Booking

For assistance with the online registration, you can call our hotline T 041 531 48 00:
Monday to Friday, from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and 1.00 to 3.00 p.m.

Please note

• With online appointment booking only (no walk-in).
• Covid-19 nasopharyngeal swab only (PCR test or rapid antigen test, no antibody testing)
• Test type: Which test is used (PCR test or rapid antigen test) is decided by the hospital staff at the test centre, the type of test cannot be freely chosen, test result in German only
• Certificate to certify recovery: Only obtainable in the case of a positive PCR test result, valid according to the federal decree
• No personal medical examination and evaluation
• Children and teenagers from the age of 8 (up to the age of 16 only accompanied by a legal guardian or with their written consent)
• Admission exclusively with surgical mask (exception: medically certified exemption from the mask requirement)

Please bring along

• Identity card or passport
• Completed form for COVID-19 test
• Health insurance card
• Children and teenagers up to the age of 16 require the signature of a legal guardian, unless they are accompanied by that person.

The typical coronavirus symptoms can be found on the website of the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH.

Preparation
If possible, please fill out the form (personal details, possible coronavirus symptoms, etc.) in advance and bring it with you. This will help to make the process more efficient. If this is not possible, you will receive a form at the Corona-Testcenter to fill out before the test. 

Test result
The test result is sent directly by the laboratory to the tested person by e-mail and/or SMS; for the rapid test within 2 hours, for the PCR test usually within 48 hours. Detailed information on how to proceed after testing is complete can be found here.

Further information

Website BAG

Website Canton Zug