Should I book in advance?
You can come directly to a 9Lives testing location even without a referral from a doctor. However, a referral is always needed for a test, so you will be provided with one on site.
We recommend you to book a time and pay online in advance to avoid our testing locations getting unnecessarily crowded.
It is possible to pay for the test by card at the location, but we recommend advance payment online.
How much does the test cost?
The price of the test depends on whether you are entitled to reimbursement by Kela, The Social Insurance Institution of Finland. Kela reimburses medical costs but the reimbursement does not cover testing for other purposes, such as getting a doctor’s certificate for travelling.
How is the test done?
Both the PCR test and the rapid antigen test are done by inserting a bendy test instrument through the patient’s nose into the throat.
How do I get the results?
We will provide your test results by sending you an SMS message. If you purchase an additional certificate, a download link is sent to your email within couple of hours after your test result message. Remember to check your spam folders also. If your result is positive, we will also notify the relevant healthcare authorities which will prompt a healthcare professional to contact you by phone for further instructions.
The test is estimated to be ready in approximately 12 hours, and we will provide you with the results as soon as possible. The time may vary depending on location, time of day or week, and logistics. Until you have received your test results, you must remain in quarantine-like conditions at home.
How do I get to the testing location?
You can reach our testing sites by car or on foot. At certain times, there might be some queues at the testing locations and you might have to wait for your turn for a short while.
By car
If you are arriving at our drive-in testing locations by car, please follow signs with a car symbol and the text KORONATESTAUS. Please remain in your car at all times. We recommend you to keep safety distances and follow the instructions you receive at the testing site. It is not necessary for you to leave your car during testing.
On foot
If you are walking to a testing location, please follow signs with a pedestrian symbol and the text KORONATESTAUS. Please use a face mask and remember safety distances. We recommend you to follow the instructions you receive at the testing site.
By taxi
You can take a taxi to the testing site. If you are not eligible for a Kela-reimbursed taxi, we recommend you to contact one of the taxi companies operating in the Helsinki region.
Coronavirus Certificate
Certain airlines or border officials may demand passengers arriving from Finland to provide a Coronavirus Certificate to prove they have been tested negative for COVID-19. If you need such certificate for travelling, please select the option ’I need an official certificate of the coronavirus test’ when booking your test. The price of the certificate is 20 euros and it will be sent to your as an encrypted email message, or by mail to your home if you so require. We are able to provide certificates in English and Finnish. If you want your passport number or other additional information into your certificate, mention this at the sampling point. Please also check out Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL’s current recommendations for travelling from and to Finland: https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/travel-and-the-coronavirus-pandemic.
Metropolitan area corona testing sites
Weekdays
Weekend
Rautatientori
Keskusta
13-21
13-21
Kamppi
Narinkkatori
7-14
7-14
Espoonlahti
Pikkulaiva
8-16
–
Tapiola
Tapiola Center
11-19
sat 11-19
Vuosaari
Kahvikuja
8-20
10-16
Ala-Tikkurila
Härkävaljakontie
7-21
7-21
Hakunila
Sotunki sports field
8-16
–
Martinlaakso
Martinlaakso skatepark
8–20
10–16
Pasila
Hartwall Arena
10-18
10–16
Koivukylä
Ball field
8–20
10–16
Keilaniemi
Keilaniemi
8–16
10–16
Rautatientori
Keskusta
Rautatientorin metroasema, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Kamppi
Narinkkatori
Narinkkatori, Narinkka, Helsinki, Finland
Espoonlahti
Pikkulaiva
Ulappakatu 2, Espoo, Finland
Tapiola
Tapiola Center
Heikki von Hertzenin aukio, Espoo, Suomi
Vuosaari
Kahvikuja
Sokeritori, Sokeritori, Helsinki, Suomi
Ala-Tikkurila
Härkävaljakontie
Härkävaljakontie 31, Helsinki, Suomi
Hakunila
Sotunki sports field
Luotikuja 1, Vantaa, Suomi
Martinlaakso
Martinlaakso skatepark
Laajakorvenkuja 1, Vantaa, Finland
Pasila
Hartwall Arena
Areenankuja 1, Helsinki, Suomi
Koivukylä
Ball field
Koivukylu00e4nvu00e4ylu00e4 32, Vantaa, Suomi
Keilaniemi
Keilaniemi
Keilalahdentie 8, 02150 Espoo, Suomi