As per the April 25, 2022 Public Health Advisory
Who is eligible for PCR testing?
PCR testing is currently only available by prescription for certain high-risk groups. To be eligible for PCR testing you must be a health care provider, first responder, or in one of the following high risk groups:
- People who are immunocompromised
- People aged 70 and over
- People aged 60 and over with fewer than 3 doses
- People aged 18 and over with fewer than 3 doses, AND at least one of the following risk conditions:
- obesity
- diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, or congestive heart failure
- chronic respiratory disease (incl. cystic fibrosis)
- cerebral palsy
- intellectual or developmental disability
- sickle cell disease
- moderate to severe liver disease
- moderate to severe kidney disease
- pregnancy
- People who are First Nations, Inuit, or Métis, or work in First Nation, Inuit, or Métis communities
- People who are in a hospital, long-term care, retirement home or other congregate living setting, as directed by public health units, provincial guidance or other directives
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