The national approach to COVID-19 specimen collection is dictated by this PHLN protocol (Public Health Laboratory Network).

This is the clear PHLN protocol for deep nasal/throat combined specimen collection for PCR testing.

For COVID-19 specific pathology testing advice in NSW, please see Pathology, NSW direct website.

For COVID-19 case statistics and testing rates by district, see this NSW Site.

Updated 7/5/20