Covid-19 PCR tests are used to directly detect the presence of the Covid-19 antigen. These tests are now mandated for persons traveling into Ghana.

PCR tests may be mandatory for persons traveling outside the country as well, depending on the regulations of the destination country. Find below the Authorized Public and Private testing facilities in the country:

Public Facilities

Public Health and Reference Laboratory, Korle Bu.

Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University for Science and Technology, Kumasi.

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi.

University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Ho,

Center for Scientific Industrial Research, Accra.

Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Accra.

Veterinary Service Division Laboratories; Accra, Pong-Tamale, Takoradi.

Public Health Laboratory, Tamale.

Navrongo Health Research Center, Navrongo.

Private Health Facilities

Nyaho Medical Center, Accra.

Akai House Clinic, Accra.

MDS Lancet Laboratory, Accra