PCR Test in Astana

A PCR test is required for everyone who travels to and from Kazakhstan. Below is a list of laboratories which offer PCR test in Astana, the capital city. Almost all of the laboratories listed also offer rapid PCR test results within 5-8 hours.

Where to Take a PCR Test in Astana

Due to the prevalence of the omicron strain, Kazakhstan requires that a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival be presented at passport control, regardless of your vaccination status. The only exception is vaccinated citizens of Kazakhstan who are entering the country.

The cost of a standard PCR test is 16-20 USD; rapid results are more expensive . PCR test results in Astana are issued in Kazakh, Russian and English.

Below is a list of medical laboratories where you can take a COVID test in Astana, with information on the cost*, addresses and phone numbers.

*Listed PCR test prices in Astana are valid as of late December 2021 and apply to both Kazakh citizens and foreigners.

Olymp (Olimp)

Hours: Each Olympus laboratory has its own working hours, but most offer testing from 8am-3pm on weekdays and from 8am -11am on weekends. Please keep in mind that not all branches are open on Sundays and public holidays.

Pricing:
PCR test – 6500 tenge (results within a day)
PCR rapid test – 15000 tenge (results in 4 hours; not available at all branches)
Analysis for IgM antibodies - 3000 tenge
Analysis for IgG antibodies – 3000 tenge
Analysis for IgM and IgG Antibodies – 4960 tenge
Home testing – beginning at 1000 tenge (cost depends on the number of tests ordered)

Locations: Olymp has more than 50 testing sites located throughout Astana.

Contact: (+7 7172) 59-79-69

Invivo

Hours: Each Invivio laboratory has its own working hours, but most offer testing from 8am - 12:30pm. Some branches are closed on weekends and holidays.

Pricing:
PCR test - 6500 tenge (results within a day)
Rapid PCR test 1* - 13500 tenge (results ready the next day)
Rapid PCR test 2* - 17500 tenge (results in 10 hours)
Rapid PCR test 3* – 29000 tenge (results in 3 hours)
Analysis for IgM antibodies – 2500 tenge
Analysis for IgG antibodies - 2500 tenge
Analysis for IgM and IgG Antibodies - 4500 tenge

*Rapid results tests are not provided at all branches.

Locations:
5D Sauran St.
20/1Tauelsizdik Ave.
13 Alexander Barayev St.
45A Rakymzhan Koshkarbayev Ave.
4 Bauyrzhan Momyshuly Ave.
5 Akhmet Baitursynuly St.br /> 31/1 Shakarim Kudaiberdyuly Ave.
7 Saraishyk St.
33 Abylai Khan Ave.
25 Kuishi Dina St.
32 Bogenbai Batyr Ave.
52 Shakarim Kudaiberdyuly Ave.
11 Alikhan Bokeikhan St.
34/1 Akarys St.
1 Republic Ave.
69 Republic Ave.
10/1 Zhumeken Nazhimedenov St.
3 Amanat St.
66 Rakhymzhan Koshkarbayev Ave.

Contact: (+7 727) 339-04-80

Invitro

Hours: Each Invitro laboratory has its own working hours, but most offer testing from 7:30am - 3:30pm on weekdays and from 8am - 11am on Saturdays. All branches are closed on Sundays.

Pricing:
PCR test – 6400 tenge (results given the next day after noon)
Sample analysis – 590 tenge
Analysis for IgM antibodies – 2900 tenge
Analysis for IgG antibodies - 2900 tenge
Analysis for IgM and IgG Antibodies – 4900 tenge
Home testing: 1000- 3000 tenge, depending on the location
Rapid PCR testing is not available at Invitro.

Locations:
37 Bogenbai Batyr Ave.
19/1 Uly Dala Ave.
4 Zhirentaeva St.
8 Imanbayeva St.
8 Mukhamedzhanov St.
14 Syganak St.
10/1 Shevchenko St.
22 Kereya and Zhanibek Khans St.

Contacts: (+7 727) 258-58-88, (+7 707) 258-58-88

Greenlab

Hours: In the freestanding branch, tests can be taken daily from 7:30am - 9pm.

Pricing:
PCR test – 700 tenge
Rapid PCR test - 13000 tenge (result ready in 6 hours)
Rapid PCR test - 21000 tenge (results ready in 4 hours)
Analysis for IgM and IgG Antibodies - 5000 tenge
Home testing – 5000 tenge
Location: 29 Kabanbai Batyr St.
Contact: (+7 776) 947-15-15

PCR Test at Astana Airport

Hours: PCR testing in Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is available 24/7 through a Greenlab branch.

Pricing: Please see Greenlab prices listed above.

Location: International Airport, 2nd floor

Contact: (+7 776) 947-15-15

PCR test in Astana is also available in many medical centers.