COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Rapid Testing Available Now at BJU

Did you know? BJU offers both on and off-site COVID-19 testing for individuals and companies. What's more, patients can now request either an urgent or regular PCR nucleic acid test. The results of a regular test are available within 15 hours, while the urgent test results are available 5-8 hours after the test is complete. Results will be sent in both English and Chinese to your email address of choice and are also available via your Patient Portal on the same day.

COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Testing at BJU

Viral testing to detect the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, or the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, is done using a Nucleic Acid PCR test. Sometimes referred to as NAT, this test is used to detect active infection. At Beijing United Family Hospital, NAT testing is carried out by our trained medical staff by swabbing the patient's throat. Samples are analyzed by our own BJU Clinical Lab, which has met the standards of the College of American Pathologists. 

The sample collection is conducted outside at our BJU COVID-19 testing shelters, which are closely monitored by BJU medical staff and minimize the risk of infection. These are located near Building 1 of our main Hospital on No. 2 Jiangtai Road location. After registering with the nursing team, a sample will be taken, which takes approximately 5 minutes. Results in both Chinese and English are available within 15 hours and can be shared via email or on your WeChat Patient Portal.

A regular (results within 15 hours) test costs 450 RMB. For an urgent test (results within 5-8 hours) the cost is 600 RMB. Additional tests, such as an antibody test or lung CT examination, can also be completed at BJU. Appointments are available from Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Call 4008-919191 to schedule your test today!

Nucleic Acid Testing and Treatment Process 

1. Book your appointment by calling 4008-919191. 

2. When arriving for your appointment, please go to Building 1, where you will see the COVID-19 screening shelters. Scan your health kit and a nurse will check your temperature.

3. Register at the screening clinic. Please bring your ID card or passport with you.

4. The screening clinic nurses will provide you with a bar code after registering. Please take this to the Sample Collection Shelter where you will receive your test. Please note that a doctor's consultation is only needed if additional services are requested.

Your test results will be shared in English and Chinese to the email address you provide and will also be available via your Patient Portal. 

For questions or more information about COVID-19 testing at BJU, or to schedule an appointment, please call the BJU Service Center at 4008-919191.