COVID-19 Community based assessment centres (CBACs)

There are community based assessment centres (CBACs) across the Wellington region where you can get assessed and tested for COVID-19. We're also testing people who visit their GP or hospital displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

If you are offered a test for COVID-19, please take it. It will help us ensure we don’t have community transmission, and help keep your friends, family and whānau safe.

Assessment and testing is free of charge. You may not need to be tested, but the assessment centre team can advise you on what to do next whether you are tested or not.

Our highest priority for testing is people displaying COVID-19 symptoms who have:

travelled overseas
been in contact with people who have recently returned from overseas.

This reflects the current testing strategy set by the Ministry of Heatlh.

While waiting for the results of your test, you'll be asked to self isolate.

If you are feeling unwell and think you may have COVID-19, please call Healthline 0800 358 5453 or your GP.

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CBAC locations and operating hours

(Updated 9 August 2020)

Capital and Coast DHB

CCDHB domiciled patients that meet the case definition and require swabbing should call Healthline for advice. If you need a test they will ask you to visit a CBAC. Healthline will refer you to the Primary Health Organisation to make an appointment.

CBAC Location	Address	Operating Hours	Days	Access
Team Medical	1 Coastlands Parade, Paraparaumu	2pm-5pm As required	Mon-Sat Sun	By appointment
Cannons Creek (for all Ora Toa patients and anyone living in Eastern Porirua including Ascot Park and Ranui)	Ora Toa Cannon Creek Medical Centre, 178 Bedford Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua	9am - 3pm Closed - Mobile service operating	Mon-Fri Sat/Sun Sun	By appointment
Kāpiti, Kenepuru, Wellington and Porirua mobile teams				By appointment
Additional 'designated' general practices have come online to swab all patients referred to them, including patients not enrolled with them. Please note: no walk-ins – swabbing is by referral through the COVID Centre Referrals numbers only.
Hutt Valley DHB HVDHB domiciled patients that meet the case definition and require swabbing should call Healthline for advice. If you need a test they will ask you to visit a CBAC. While an appointment is not mandatory, we would prefer that you make an appointment before you come in. Healthline will refer you to the Primary Health Organisation to make an appointment.
Lower Hutt Central	729 High St, Lower Hutt	1.15pm -3.15pm and 5.30pm - 10pm 8.30am-10.00pm	Mon-Fri Sat-Sun	Walk in or by appointment By appointment only
Wainuiomata	Adjacent to Whai Oranga Health, 7 The Strand	1pm-3pm Closed	Mon-Fri Sat/Sun	Walk in or by appointment
Upper Hutt	Christian Fellowship Centre, 51 Lane Street, Upper Hutt	10am-12pm Closed	Wed -Fri Sat/Sun	Walk in or by appointment
Hutt Valley mobile		10am-4pm		By appointment

FAQs

I'm worried I might have COVID-19, should I visit a testing centre?

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please visit your local testing centre or call Healthline on 0800 358 5453. You can read advice on symptoms of COVID-19 from the Ministry of Health here.

How is testing done?

Testing or swabbing may be done in a dedicated testing space by staff or from inside your car.

When will my test results be available?

Test results are generally available within 48 hours. Regional Public Health will notify you if your test result is positive, and work with you to manage your health.

Do I have to pay for testing?

No, assessment and testing is free of charge.

COVID-19 Community based assessment centres (CBACs)

Capital and Coast DHB

Hutt Valley DHB

FAQs