Register a positive rapid antigen test result

A rapid antigen test is a quick way to check if you have COVID-19. You do the test yourself and it shows you the result on a device that comes with the test.

• You can register a result for yourself, another adult or a child. Each result needs to be reported separately.
• You can register your result with Service NSW if you test positive in another state or territory and have returned to NSW to self-isolate. 

If you test positive to COVID-19 using a rapid antigen test, NSW Health recommends you register the result with Service NSW.

• Although this is no longer mandatory, voluntarily registering your result helps you access medical support from NSW Health including antiviral medicines if you are eligible.
• Registration of a positive COVID-19 result also helps NSW Health respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Do not register a result if you've:

• had a negative or invalid rapid antigen test result
• had a positive PCR test in the 28 days before your positive rapid antigen test
• already reported a positive rapid antigen test in the last 28 days on the Service NSW mobile app or website.

Note: If you develop severe chest pain, fainting episodes or severe difficulty breathing, call Triple Zero (000) straight away and tell the ambulance staff that you have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

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To register a positive rapid antigen test result you must be:

• aged 16 or over
• living or staying in NSW.

• a MyServiceNSW Account (optional)
• your contact details
• the date of the positive rapid antigen test result
• your Medicare card
• information about the person who tested positive:
  • name
  • date of birth
  • gender (optional)
  • the school or early childhood education service for a child aged 15 years or younger.

Note: You must have the person's consent to register a result on their behalf. To register a child's result, you must be their parent or guardian.

1. Select the ‘Register a positive result’ button.
2. Log in to your MyServiceNSW Account or select 'Continue without log in'.
   Note: Make sure your personal and contact details are correct in your MyServiceNSW Account before you register.
3. Choose to register a result for yourself, another adult or a child.
4. Enter the positive test result date.
5. Enter details of the person who tested positive.
6. Enter your phone number or email.
7. Answer 'yes' or 'no' to the health questions about the person who tested positive.
8. Complete the declaration.
9. Submit your details.

If you have any issues or need help completing the form, call Service NSW on 13 77 88.

You cannot register your positive result at a Service NSW Centre.

Please follow advice from NSW Health on testing positive.

NSW Health advises you should tell people you live with or have spent a long time with that you have tested positive to COVID-19. They should follow the information for people exposed to COVID-19.

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• If you have any health concerns, during your illness that are not urgent, contact:

  • your GP

  • the National Coronavirus Helpline, a 24-hour service- on 1800 020 080.

• After being exposed to someone with COVID-19 you are at risk of getting it for up to 14 days.
• The information you provide will be shared with NSW Health. Find out how your personal information will be managed.

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• Testing positive to COVID-19
• How to manage COVID-19 safely at home
• Mental wellbeing resources
• How COVID-19 testing works
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• When to take a PCR test
• Find a COVID-19 PCR testing clinic