1. What is the RT-PCR Test?
PCR stands for a polymerase chain reaction, which is generally used to detect viruses. At present, it is the standard gold test for diagnosing COVID-19.
The PCR test includes two types: Real-time and conventional.
Real-time PCR, also known as RT-PCR, allows doctors to know the results immediately while testing. Meanwhile, conventional PCR only provides results at the end of the test.
When you have undergone the test, you will receive either positive or negative results.
Positive means you are likely to be infected with COVID-19 and need to follow healthcare guidelines by the local authority. On the other hand, negative means you are probably not infected by COVID-19 at the time of testing.
2. How Much Is A COVID-19 Test in Vietnam?
According to the announcement of the Ministry of Health in Vietnam on February 21, 2022, the RT-PCR test cost in Vietnam is about VND 734,000 ($29.3) per specimen and for quick test ins 100.00vnd ($ US 4,2)
3. Where to get the COVID test in Hanoi, Vietnam?
Many local, international hospital medical institutions provide COVID tests for tourists in Vietnam. Some big hospitals such as Vinmec International Hospital and Family Practical have big cities like Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh city.
Here are some of the most common names that you can try out.
3.1 Hanoi and the Northern
- 1. Family Medical Practice Hanoi
FMP Hanoi is located at 298i Kim Ma, Ba Dinh District. It provides both RT-PCR test and antigen test services for COVID-19. You can fill out a form, and the staff will reach you shortly to arrange the schedule.
Telephone number: 024 7300 9911
- 2. Medlatec General Hospital
Medlatec is also located in Ba Dinh District. Its exact address is 42 Nghia Dung, Phuc Xa, Ba Dinh.
Telephone number: 1900 565656
- 3. Hanoi French Hospital
Tourists living in Dong Da district can come to Hanoi Fresh Hospital to take the COVID-19 RT-PCR test. It is situated at 1 Phuong Mai Street, Dong Da, Hanoi.
Phone number 024 3577 1100
- 4. Raffles Medical
Raffles Medical, located at 51 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, also provides PCR testing for foreign tourists in Hanoi.
- 5. Vinmec International Hospital
Address 458 Minh Khai, Times City urban area, Hai Ba Trung, Hà Nội
Phone number: 1900232389
- 6. National Hospital Of Tropical Diseases
Address: 78 Giai Phong, Phuong Dinh, Dong Đa, Hanoi
Phone number 1900 3228
- 7. Thanh Nhan Hospital
Address: 42 Thanh Nhan, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
Phone number 024 3971 4363
- 8. Hong Ngoc General Hospital
Address: 55 Yen Ninh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Phone number 024 3927 5568
- 9. Bach Mai Hospital
Address: 78 Giai Phong, Phuong Dinh, Dong Đa, Hanoi
Phone number 024 3869 3731
- 10. Duc Giang General Hospital
Address: 54 Truong Lam, Duc Giang, Long Bien
Phone: 1900 292919
- 11. 108 Military Central Hospital
Address: 1B Tran Hung Dao, Hai Ba Trung
Phone: 096 775 16 16
- 12. Military Hospital 103
Address: 261 Phung Hung, Ha Dong
Phone: 096 781 16 16
Northern Provinces
- 13. Quang Ninh Center for Disease Control
Address: 651 Le Thanh Tong, Bach Dang Halong City, Quang Ninh
Phone: 0203 3825 449
- 14. Bac Ninh General Hospital
Address: Nguyen Quyen, Vo Cuong, Bac Ninh
Phone: 096 540 19 19
- 15. Thanh Hoa Preventive health centers
Address: 474 Hai Thuong Lan ang, Tan Son Thanh Hoa
Phone: 0237 3950 541
- 17. Nghe An Preventive health centers
Address: 140 Le Hong Phong, Truong Thi, Vinh city, Nghe An
Phone: 0238 3590 005
3.2. Da Nang and Central Highland
- 1. Vinmec Da Nang
Road 30/4 Hoa Cuong Bac, Cam Le, Da Nang
Phone number: 1900232389
- 2. Pasteur Institute Nha Trang
8 Tran Phu, Xuong Huan, Nha Trang
Phone number: 0258 3823 406
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3. Family Medical Practice Da Nang
96-98 Nguyen Van Linh, Nam Duong, Hai Chau, Đa Nang
Phone number: 0226 3582 699
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4. CDC Da Nang
315 Phan Chau Trinh, Binh Hien Ward, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City
Phone number: 0236 3555 589
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5. Hue Central General Hospital
Address: 16 Le Loi, Vinh Ninh, Hue City
Phone: 0234 3822 325
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6. Quang Ngai Provincial General Hospital
Address: Le Huu Trac, Nghia Lo, Quang Ngai
Phone: 0255 3827 899
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7. Da Nang Hospital C
Address: 122 Hai Phong, Hai Chau, Đa Nang
Phone: 0236 3821 480
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8. Gia Lai Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Address: 98 Phan Đinh Phung, Pleiku City, Gia Lai
Phone: 0269 3824 372
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9. Dak Nong Provincial Center for Disease Control
Address: Tran Hung Dao, Nghia Thanh, Gia Nghia, Đak Nong
3.3. Ho Chi Minh and Southern
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1. Vinmec Central Park International Hospital
208 Nguyen Huu Canh, Ward 22, Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone number: 1900232389
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2. City International Hospital
Address: No. 3 Street No. 17A, Binh Tri Dong B, Binh Tan, HCMC
Phone number: 02862803333
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3. Hoan My Saigon Hospital
60-60A Phan Xich Long, Ward 1, Phu Nhuan, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone number: 02839902468
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4. Tam Anh General Hospital (Ho Chi Minh city)
Address: 2B Pho Quang, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, HCMC
Phone number: 18006858
- 5. Ho Chi Minh City Pasteur Institute
167 Pasteur, Ward 8, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3823 0352
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6. Cho Ray Hospital
Address: 201B Nguyen Chi Thanh, Ward 12, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3855 4137
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7. Thong Nhat Hospital
Address: 1 Ly Thuong Kiet, Ward 7, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3869 0277
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8. Military Hospital 175
Address: 786 Nguyen Kiem, Ward 3, Go Vap, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 096 983 10 10
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9. FV Hospital
Address: 6 Nguyen Luong Bang, Tan Phu, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 5411 3333
Southern Provinces
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7. Dong Nai General Hospital
Address: Dong Khoi, Tan Hiep, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai
Phone: 0849 105 115
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8. An Giang General Hospital
Address: 60 Ung Van Khiem, My Phuoc Ward, Long Xuyen City, An Giang
Phone: 0296 3852 862
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9. Can Tho Central General Hospital
Address: 315 Nguyen Van Linh Street, An Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho
Phone: 090 121 51 15
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10. Kien Giang Center for Disease Control
Address: Lot D11 Pham Hung - Tue Tinh Street, Vinh Lac Ward, Rach Gia City, Kien Giang
Phone: 02973866229 / 02973862153
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11. Phu Quoc Healthcare Center
Address: 128 Street 30/4, Duong Dong Ward, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang
Phone: 02973846972
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12. Dong Nai Center for Disease Control
Address: Alley 807 Đ. Dong Khoi Street, Quarter 9, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai
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13. Tay Ninh Center for Disease Control
Address: 628 30/4 Street, Quarter 1, Ward 3, City. Tay Ninh, Tay Ninh
Phone: 0276 3822 474
4. How to get COVID test in Vietnam
To get tested for COVID in Vietnam, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit an authorized COVID testing facility as listed above.
Step 2: After medical staff perform protective and disinfecting steps, you will be taken samples as follows
Medical staff will take samples of upper and lower respiratory tract fluid. The Ministry of Health requires Covid-19 testing to be used to collect fluid samples in the oropharynx and pharynx. If it is not possible to take samples of the pharynx and pharynx, other samples will be taken.
Step 3: Get the resulting certificate after a certain period of time.
4.1. Test Result Availability
It depends on the specific medical provider where you take the test.
Generally, the PCR test result will be available within 24 hours. Some medical providers even send the result via email within 12 hours after testing so that you can prepare your COVID-19 certificate for traveling purposes. (You can take the test in the morning before 9 am and receive the result after 7 pm on the same day)
Local tips
Don't forget to bring a mask, tissue, often clean your hand, and don't forget to choose a reputable hospital.
If possible please call to make an appointment in advance to avoid waiting too long.
RT-PCR tests are able to detect a minimal amount of viruses. It implies that you can be diagnosed positive even after having recovered from COVID-19 and are no longer contagious.
Testing sites can be incredibly busy these days as the number of cases in Vietnam goes up. You are advised to be patient and follow the guidelines of the medical providers to protect yourself and others around you.
Along with travel insurance, this is a mandatory requirement for travelers arriving and departing from Vietnam. Especially, when Vietnam reopen for international tourists
Thank you for reading! Do not hesitate to contact us if you run into any problems when taking the RT-PCR test in Vietnam.
Go Viet Trip hope this information is helpful for you, If you need any help please feel free to contact us at Goviettrip@gmail.com or hotline +84968667589.
Author Hoan Nguyen
He has over 10 years of experience working in the tourism sector and operator. He has traveled to many places in Vietnam and around the world.
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