Hospital da Luz Clínica da Amadora stopped performing PCR and COVID-19 Antigen tests since 11/16/2021 Hospital da Luz Clínica da Amadora carries out COVID-19 antigen tests, with laboratorial processing similar to PCR tests, but with even faster results (in up to 10 hours), for a unit cost of €25 . Samples are collected in drive thru mode, available by car or on foot, upon previous scheduling, so as to avoid unnecessary queues and delays. The antigen tests carried out at Hospital da Luz Clínica da Amadora: Have similar principles to rapid tests currently performed in pharmacies and self-tests, but they are carried out in laboratory using the sample collected by nasal and/or oral swab, just like PCR tests. Therefore, your result takes longer to become available. Do not require medical prescription; Are valid for the purposes of certification to be provided in the situations legally requiring it, with a validity period of 48 hours ; Costs are not co-participated by the National Health Service (SNS) or health insurances Scheduling: via MY LUZ or through the other available channels (please specify if you intend to do a PCR or an antigen test). Access for drive thru sampling: Rua Machado Santos N.º 5 (behind the Clinic and Pharmacy). Sampling hours: on weekdays, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Results: made available exclusively on MY LUZ (the app of Hospital da Luz clients; you can download results, save them or send by e-mail). Payment: by ATM, before sampling.
