Lab test at home
COVID-19 test (PCR / antigen) — book at home in Nigeria
Also known as coronavirus test, PCR test, travel PCR. Booked in the app, collected at your home, explained by a doctor.
This page is general health information, not a diagnosis. Always consult a licensed clinician about your own health.
What it is
Detects current SARS-CoV-2 infection by rapid antigen or laboratory PCR.
Why doctors order it
For symptoms, exposure or travel certificates that require a verified PCR result.
Sample & preparation
- Sample
- Nasal/throat swab
- Preparation
- No special preparation.
- Turnaround
- Antigen same day; PCR 24–48 hours
How home collection works
01
Book in the app
Choose the test and a time that suits you — the price is shown before you pay.
02
Sample collected at home
A trained phlebotomist comes to you with sealed, single-use kits.
03
Results, explained
Results land in the app and a doctor walks you through what they mean.
Frequently asked questions
- What sample does the COVID-19 test (PCR / antigen) need?
- Nasal/throat swab. A trained phlebotomist collects it at your home with sealed, single-use kits.
- Do I need to prepare for the COVID-19 test (PCR / antigen)?
- No special preparation.
- How long do COVID-19 test (PCR / antigen) results take?
- Antigen same day; PCR 24–48 hours. Results arrive in the GoDoctor app, and a doctor can explain what they mean in an online consultation.