Covid Self Referal Form
At the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, we deliver a guaranteed same day RT-PCR testing service via our drive-thru COVID testing center. We issue DCC + Laboratory reports which are accepted worldwide.
- Our Swabbing Clinic is open 5 days per week (Monday-Friday, 8.00am – 11.00am).
- You will receive your results on the same day of testing.
- We accommodate flexible or emergency appointments (results in 2 hours). If you require an appointment of this nature, please contact a member of our team via email tcovidtesting@bonsecours.ie or by phone 066 7149814.
- The cost of a RT-PCR COVID test at the BSHT is €80.
1. Appointment Requests
Book your RT-PCR test using the self referral form at the bottom of the page. Please note, one form must be completed per person.
2. Attending the Clinic
- Please bring proof of identification with yous (Passport/Drivers License).
- Our swabbing clinic is located in the Staff Carpark of the BSHT, Eircode V92 XN22. The entrance to the Clinic is via the Matt Talbot Road, same road as the Supervalu car park in Tralee.
3. Results
Your results will be issued to you on the same day of testing.
There are three different options for how you can receive your results:
Option 1:
COVID Tests for non travel related purposes: Results will be issued via text message to the number provided on the booking form. Please select ‘text message’ in the self referral form.
Option 2:
Hardcopy Report: If a hardcopy of this report is required e.g. for a hospital admission (other than to Bon Secours Hospital Tralee), please select ‘hardcopy required’ in the self referral form. This laboratory report (not suitable for travel) can be collected from the Main Hospital Reception.
Option 3:
COVID Tests for travel: For people travelling onwards from Ireland an EU Digital Covid Certificate is provided electronically (to the email address provided on the self referral form). Please select ‘Digital Covid Cert’ in the self referral form. This certificate is issued by the Department of Health & contains the following information:
- Your Name, Date of Birth & Address (as provided on your booking form)
- Name of the Laboratory (Bon Secours Hospital Tralee)
- Date of collection of sample (Combined nasal and throat swab)
- Name of Assay (Sars-CoV-2 RT-PCR or GeneXpert).
