Home COVID-19 PCR & Antigen Testing in Santiago
Sample collection at your home, no need to go out or expose other people. Every day from 8:00 to 24:00.
If you have symptoms, were a close contact, need the result to travel, or your workplace requires it, there's no need to leave your home or sit in a waiting room. A SmartDoctor® professional comes to your home and collects the sample there, in 11 districts of Santiago.
PCR or antigen: which one to choose?
PCR is processed in a lab: it is more sensitive and the result takes longer. The antigen test is a rapid test read on the spot, with results in minutes. Tell us your situation on WhatsApp and we'll help you choose.
How it works
- Message us on WhatsApp (+56 9 5675 8880) with your district, address and whether you prefer PCR or antigen. If you have a doctor's order, send it.
- We confirm the price and the visit time.
- Our professional collects the sample at your home.
If you don't have a doctor's order yet, you can first book a home doctor visit or a video consultation.
Prices
Home PCR or antigen testing is quoted according to the type of test and the district. We confirm the price on WhatsApp before the visit. You receive a receipt.
Districts and hours
Every day from 8:00 to 24:00 in Providencia, Ñuñoa, La Reina, Las Condes, Vitacura, Lo Barnechea, Peñalolén, La Florida, Santiago, Macul and Huechuraba. If your district is not listed, message us and we will confirm whether we can reach you.
We also offer other home lab tests, X-rays, ultrasound and ECG.
Emergencies
SmartDoctor is not an emergency service. If there is a risk to life or severe difficulty breathing, call 131 (SAMU) immediately.
Home COVID-19 PCR & antigen testing FAQ
Can a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test be done at home?
Yes. SmartDoctor collects the sample at home every day from 8:00 to 24:00 in Providencia, Ñuñoa, La Reina, Las Condes, Vitacura, Lo Barnechea, Peñalolén, La Florida, Santiago, Macul and Huechuraba, so you don't have to leave your home or expose other people.
What's the difference between a PCR and an antigen test?
PCR is processed in a lab, is more sensitive and takes longer to deliver results. The antigen test is a rapid test read on the spot, with results in minutes, though it is somewhat less sensitive. We can help you choose which one fits your situation.
How much does a home PCR or antigen test cost?
It is quoted according to the type of test and the district. We confirm the price on WhatsApp before the visit and you receive a receipt.
Do I need a doctor's order?
Send us the order if you have one. If not, you can first book a home doctor visit or a video consultation with SmartDoctor.
How long do results take?
The antigen test is read on the spot, in minutes. The PCR result depends on the lab processing the sample; we confirm the timeframe when we take the sample or on WhatsApp.