![]() The following list is for people who are not displaying symptoms but still need to get tested, such as for travel international purposes. If you are displaying symptoms of COVID-19, call the Tokyo Coronavirus Support Center for Foreign Residents (TOCOS) for English support on what to do next. More information about Japan’s testing options here However, the accuracy of this testing is lower than PCR tests and some governments abroad have chosen not to endorse the use of these. You will receive the test result quickly via email. Self-test kits are a good option if you do not want to directly visit a clinic as they will be delivered to your door. The World Health Organization (WHO) does not recommend using antibody tests. Most private clinics will not allow patients to take this test if they have displayed coronavirus symptoms in the past 10 days. ![]() Because antibodies take time to develop in the body, test results might be negative even if you are currently infected. It could be gone, or you could still be contagious. Certificates typically come at an extra fee.Īntibody tests show that you had the virus at some point in the past. Anyone planning to travel internationally will need to obtain an official negative test certificate to take to the airport. They are necessary when traveling abroad and are also the test that will be used if you are displaying COVID-19 symptoms. PCR tests detect whether the virus is active in your body at the moment of testing. Private testing in Japan is expensive, but there are various options to choose from, such as the cheaper antibody testing and PCR tests. If you are displaying COVID-19 symptoms, a health official will conduct free testing. How much will the coronavirus test cost in Tokyo? For consultation in English, call the Tokyo Coronavirus Support Center for Foreign Residents (TOCOS) (Monday through Sunday from 10am-5pm ) at 0120-296-004. You should arrange an appointment with your primary doctor or, if you do not have a primary doctor, consult with the Tokyo Fever Consultation Center (24 hours daily, Japanese only 24) at 03-5320-4592. Visit the private clinics listed below if you are not displaying symptoms and need a negative coronavirus test certificate to travel abroad.Ĭheck our COVID-19 page for further information and updates in Japan. Most private clinics will not accept test appointments if you are displaying symptoms of coronavirus. ![]() Official test certificates are necessary for anyone planning to travel internationally. You can also find a list of medical institutions offering COVID-19 testing certificates nationwide on this PDF, sorted by prefecture and municipality. Here’s a clear guide on where to get a coronavirus test in Tokyo, including how to get tested if you don’t have symptoms, how to book an appointment, order a self-test kit to be delivered to your home and how much each kind of test costs. ![]()
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