Also known as: Diagnostic test, viral test, molecular test, nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), RT-PCR test, LAMP test

Exact analysis method used: SARS CoV-2 real-time reverse transcription PCR (rtRT-PCR)

How the sample is taken: Nasal swab (collection of mucus and cells from naso-pharyngeal area)

VIDEO: http://www.imi.si/diagnosticna-dejavnost/prikaz-odvzema-brisa-nosnega-dela-zrela

How long it takes to get results: The laboratory analysis by rtRT-PCR method takes up to 6 hours. If done in the morning, you usually receive the results in the evening the same day (around 7PM), if done in the afternoon, you receive the results around 9AM the next morning. The time depends on the current laboratory capacity.

How do I receive the test results?: The test result certificate is going to be sent to you via email. The certificate is password protected to comply with the requirements of Slovenian Data Protection Regulations (ZVOP-1).

Also known as: Diagnostic test, viral test, rapid test, HAGT (slovenian)

Exact Test used: Hangzhou Alltest Biotech Co. COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test

How the sample is taken: Nasal swab (collection of mucus and cells from naso-pharyngeal area)

VIDEO: http://www.imi.si/diagnosticna-dejavnost/prikaz-odvzema-brisa-nosnega-dela-zrela

How long it takes to get results: The test takes 15 minutes to complete.

How do I receive the test results?: You receive a hard copy of the test result certificate (in slovenian and english) immediately on-site. It can also be sent via email upon request.

Text Message Result Notification: If you provide a local mobile phone number, you will receive a text message confirming your result (number:  051 285 886). You need to reply with either your 4-digit birth-year or the last 2 digits of your Slovenian health insurance card number to open the full message.

Written Test Result Certificate is provided and included in the price of testing.

The format of the certificates issued is in accordance with European Commission Directorate-General For Health And Food Safety Common List and is in slovenian and english language by default.

Antigen testing: You receive a hard copy of the test result certificate (in slovenian and english) immediately on-site. It can also be sent via email upon request. 

Molecular testing: The test result certificate is going to be sent to you via email. The certificate is password protected to comply with the requirements of Slovenian Data Protection Regulations (ZVOP-1), unless specifically requested otherwise.  If done in the morning, you usually receive the results in the evening the same day (around 7PM), if done in the afternoon, you receive the results around 9AM the next morning. The time depends on the current laboratory capacity.

In case the country you are travelling to has specific additional requests about your Certificate (such as additional personal data – Passport number, etc. ), let us know upon submitting your application and we will try to accommodate the requests.