How do I make an appointment?
Students, employees and SiO associates which have a Norwegian personal number can order a COVID-19 test appointment online at helsenorge.no. Please fill out the information sheet provided on the website prior to meeting up for your appointment. You can also call 22 85 33 00. You will receive a specific time and place to meet up for testing. 

If you have symptoms you will be tested once. 
If you do not have symptoms you will be tested twice (based on current guidelines).

Please note that the SiO Health test station is only a supplement to the main Oslo county testing centers. If there are no testing appointments available via SiO we recommend you contact Oslo county’s corona telephone 21 80 21 82.

The SiO Health testing stations are located in the center of UiO Blindern and OsloMet.

The testing at Blindern takes place outdoors in the middle of the campus called “Fredrikkeplassen” in a testing container which is well marked with a big red sign.  

The testing at OsloMet, Pilestredet between 48 and 50, is conducted by a mobile testing station Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The testing mobile unit is well marked with a big red sign.  

To get tested you must make an appointment in advance.

Note: You must meet precisely for your appointment as the testing schedule is very efficient.  

We do not conduct test on persons under the age of 15.

Drop-in 
We offer drop-in testing when there is available capacity. The testing staff at each station will determine if they have available capacity to offer drop-in testing.

Who should be tested?   
You should be tested if you suspect you have been infected with COVID-19. Suspect infection if you are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19 the past 10 days. This could be because you have traveled in an area with a high concentration of COVID-19 or if you have been in close proximity for more than 15 minutes to a person that is confirmed infected with COVID-19.
 
If you are unsure whether you should get tested or not, you can take the corona check here.  Please read the up to date testing qualifications here.

How is testing conducted?
At the test center a nurse will take a throat and nose swab with the same Q-tip. You will not be examined by a doctor. The test is conducted free of charge. There are no blood tests available or doctor examinations.

How do I get the test answer?
You will be able to check the test answer at helsenorge.no and at furstpasient.no within three days. If you do not have a Norwegian social security number, you must call SiO Health to receive the answer.

If you test positive for covid-19, you will receive a call from the county contagious disease team for further instructions.

Do you need acute medical care?
Contact the emergency department at 116 117 or 113 if there is immediate threat to life.

Negative COVID-19 CertificationSome countries require a negative COVID-19 test for entry through immigrations. The Norwegian government does not recommend testing without symptoms or indication of infection carrier status. The expense of taking a COVID-19 test without indication is therefore not covered by the Norwegian Health System. The cost of kr.886 must therefore be covered by the individual seeking testing documentation. This fee can be paid for by bankcard at the reception counter for SiO Health Services offices prior to testing. The test is then taken on a drop-in basis and can be picked up at the same reception desk within 3 days.

Please note: A test taken without indication only shows that the patient was healthy or did not have enough detectable virus at the time of testing. Negative COVID-19 Certification (without indication for testing) is only available to students and employees associated with SiO.