COVID-19 Antigen Testing
Antigen Testing for Visitors
See the visiting information for site-specific antigen testing requirements for visitors.
What is Antigen Testing?
An antigen test (also known as a point-of-care test) takes approximately 15 minutes to yield a result. The antigen testing used by Oak Medical Arts will collect a sample using a lower nasal swab.
Positive Antigen Test Result
If your antigen test is positive, the Health Unit will be notified and you will need to book an appointment with the Assessment Centre for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) nasopharyngeal test. You will receive further direction from public health if the PCR is positive. If the PCR is negative, you will need to show a new negative antigen test on day of entry.
Antigen Test Provider
Antigen testing is provided by Oak Medical Arts at four sites across Thunder Bay. They have a designated phone number (807) 344-4078 to book appointments, change or cancel appointments or ask questions. As well you can book online using the links in the table below. There is no cost for antigen testing for Visitors to Bethammi Nursing Home or Hogarth Riverview Manor.
Proof of Testing
After your first antigen test and at the beginning of each month, you will receive an Oak Medical Rapid Antigen ‘passport’, identifying all of your tests throughout the month. Present this information at screening
| Site | Address | Telephone | Hours* | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Medical Arts River Terrace | 1260 Golf Links Rd | (807) 344-4078 | Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturdays: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Book this Location |
| Oak Medical Arts - Mountdale | 620 Arthur Street | (807) 344-4078 | Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Fridays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Book this Location |
| Oak Medical Arts - Academy | 554 Beverley Street | (807) 344-4078 | Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturdays: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Book this Location |
| Oak Medical Arts - Algoma Clinic | 120-63 Algoma Street North | (807) 344-4078 | Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Book this Location |
* Except on statutory holidays - Call or visit Oak Medical Arts for holidays hours.
-- Updated: January 6, 2022 --
