Our preferred testing sites in Chile and Argentina are as follows. Other test centres may also be available.
Please note that the following list is intended as a guide only, and Swoop Antarctica cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or for the service provided. Please check the latest prices, opening times and other pertinent information directly with the test centre before booking your appointment and before your visit, as information may change.
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world
Testing in Buenos Aires, Argentina
1. Rossi Labs
Location: Various central Buenos Aires locations
Cost: Approximately $80 USD for a PCR test, $40 USD for an antigen test
Test type: PCR and antigen tests are both available
Opening times: Typically 7am-8pm, but times vary by location
English spoken: In some locations
Approximate processing time: PCR 24 hours, antigen 30 minutes
Testing in Ushuaia, Argentina
1. Pax & Crew
Location: Punto Covid Centre, Calle Fitz-Roy 280, Downtown Ushuaia
Cost: $180 USD for an RT-Lamp test
Test type: RT-Lamp (best test for a tight turnaround)
Opening times: 7am-8pm Monday to Sunday
English spoken: Yes
Approximate processing time: 1-3 hours for an RT-Lamp test - results are shared via email in English
Book: To book an appointment call or WhatsApp Cecilia on +54 9 2901 519278 or email testing@paxandcrew.com.ar
To book, you must provide:
- Full name
- Other personal details (passport number, date of birth etc)
- Date and time of testing required
It is possible to book your testing directly with the Sanatorio San Jorge lab (details immediately below) – from which Pax & Crew operate – for a lower cost. However, Pax & Crew's English-speaking service helps travellers secure Covid test bookings at the lab and ensures appointments run smoothly. You may feel it is worth the additional cost for the peace of mind this provides.
2. Sanatorio San Jorge
Location: Downtown Ushuaia: Onachaga 184, V9410 BQC, Tierra del Fuego - for groups of 8 or more, testing can be arranged at your hotel for no additional charge
Cost: Approximately $115-125 USD for PCR testing, $40-55 USD for antigen testing
Test type: PCR, antigen, RT-Lamp test (best test for a tight turnaround)
Opening times: 8am-6pm, 365 days a year
English spoken: Unconfirmed
Approximate processing time: 24 hours for PCR testing, 2 hours for antigen testing
Book: Request an appointment via email below
Payment: Via credit card or bank transfer. If paying in USD cash, expect to pay 20-30% less given the preferential rate of exchange for this currency.
3. Laboratorio Gobernador Paz
Location: Downtown Ushuaia – Gobernador Paz 1523
Cost: $125 USD for PCR testing, $50 USD for antigen testing
Test type: PCR and antigen
Opening times: 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, 9am-11.30am Saturdays
English spoken: Broken English
Approximate processing time: PCR results in 24 hours, antigen testing results in 15 minutes
Booking: Booking is necessary via WhatsApp +54 9 2901 496530
Testing in Santiago, Chile
1. Genosur
Location: Hilton Hotel, 4km from Santiago de Chile Airport, Santiago City, or delivered to a Santiago location (such as a hotel) of your choice
Cost: Approximately $30-55 USD
Test type: PCR
Opening times: 10am-5pm Monday to Friday, 2-4pm Saturday
English spoken: Yes
Approximate processing time: 4 hours (during opening hours)
2. Bionet
Location: Arrivals terminal in Santiago de Chile Airport, Santiago City, or delivered to a Santiago location (such as a hotel) of your choice
Cost: Approximately $30-55 USD
Test type: PCR
Opening times: 8am-6pm Monday to Saturday
English spoken: Yes
Approximate processing time: 12-24 hours
Book: For airport and city centre lab services, no appointment is needed, customers are seen per order of arrival. For home/hotel sampling, book a test.
3. Cellus
Location: Mobile testing - available at a Santiago location of your choice
Cost: Approximately $50-60 USD
Test type: PCR
Opening times: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
English spoken: Unconfirmed
Approximate processing time: 24 hours (during opening hours)
Testing in Punta Arenas, Chile
1. Medilab
Location: Central Punta Arenas, Monsignor José Fagnano 504
Cost: $18-30 USD
Test type: PCR and antigen
Opening times: 11am-4pm Monday to Friday
English spoken: Unconfirmed
Approximate processing time: PCR testing 24-72 hours, Antigen testing 12 hours
Book: via WhatsApp +56 9 9005 8353
2. Laboratorio DeAgostini
Location: Av. Guillermo Pérez de Arce 401-447
Cost: $30-50 USD
Test type: PCR and antigen
Opening times: 8am-11am and 3pm-4.30pm Monday to Friday, 8am-11am Saturdays (only antigen testing is available, not PCR testing)
English spoken: Unconfirmed
Approximate processing time: PCR testing 24 hours or less, antigen testing 1 hour
Book: Appointments via email laboratoriodeagostini@gmail.com or call +56 6122 22068
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