As of 1 January 2023
| Test name | SARS-COV-2 detection | Conditions | Reimbursement |
|
RT-PCR test and Rapid Antigen Test |
Mucous membrane swab. Detection and diagnosis of the virus in case of symptoms or suspicion. |
Carried out in a test centre recognised by the health authorities or on its mandate. And Upon medical prescription *New |
Reimbursed according to the General Rule |
| RT-PCR test |
Mucous membrane swab. Detection and diagnosis of the virus |
Duty Travel: Carried out in a test centre recognised by the health authorities or on its mandate. | See Admin-e guide (summary table) and the dedicated HSE page here. |
| RT-PCR test or Rapid Antigen Test or Saliva test RT-PCR | Private travel or obtaining a "health pass" for leisure | Not reimbursed | |
|
Saliva test RT-PCR
Authorized in France |
Collection of salivary fluid in the mouth.
Detection and diagnosis of the virus. |
Screening in schools : Carried out by health professionals, within the school, with parental authorization. |
Reimbursed according to the general rule |
| Carried out in a medical analysis laboratory when nasopharyngeal sampling is difficult, if not impossible | Reimbursed according to the General Rule | ||
| Saliva self test | |||
| Not reimbursed | |||
|
Serological test |
Blood sample. Identification of the presence of IgM and IgG antibodies specific to SARS-COV-2. Determines an individual’s immune status at the time of blood sample, i.e. whether he or she has developed antibodies to the virus. |
Serological analyses must be carried out exclusively by analysis laboratories that are authorised to perform them, in accordance with the laws governing epidemics and the associated implementing orders. These tests are not relevant for the diagnosis of virus infection. |
Not reimbursed |
| Serological test | Self-test performed by dripping droplets of blood onto testing strips. | These tests are not medically recognised: the results are unreliable as false positives and negatives occur frequently. | Not reimbursed |
|
Antigen self-test available in pharmacies |
Nasal swab self-test Detection of the virus. |
Self-assessment, for asymptomatic people |
Not reimbursed |
| Self-assessment at the request of the school | Reimbursed according to the General Rule and with proof from the school | ||