The Emergency Management (Use of Certain Point of Care Test) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 revokes the (Prohibition of certain point of care tests 3) (COVID-19) Direction 2021. This came into effect at 6:32pm on 23 December 2021.
Rapid Antigen Tests are now available to members of the public to use in South Australia.
However, if a person receives a positive test result from a Rapid Antigen Test, they must obtain a PCR COVID-19 test from an approved pathology provider and quarantine until negative result.
For all existing Directions, tables and frequently asked questions and other information can be found here:
If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or
