[Updated on 1 June 2021]
Malaysians are going through some tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic. While we're staying home and practising social distancing, you might be wondering where to take a COVID-19 test in Kedah? If you're experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or planning to take a COVID-19 test for work or travel purposes, here's where you should go.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that has been declared as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (Ministry of Health Malaysia), these are the common symptoms of COVID-19.
Common symptoms
- Fever
- Dry cough
- Tiredness
Other symptoms
- Aches and pains
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Diarrhoea
Can I visit any hospital if I'm showing symptoms of COVID-19?
According to Malay Mail, you need to be classified as a case before you can take a COVID-19 test in a screening hospital in Kedah. You need to fulfil the following criteria:
- Sporadic case: A patient who tested positive for COVID-19 but has not travelled to any foreign country nor in close contact with a COVID-19 patient within 14 days before the start of the illness.
- PUI (Patient Under Investigation): A patient with acute respiratory infection (shortness of breath, cough or sore throat) with or without fever. This patient also travelled to a foreign country, in close contact with a COVID-19 patient or attended an event associated with a known COVID-19 outbreak within 14 days before the start of the illness
- Contact: A patient who is a close contact of a confirmed COVID-19 patient
If you're not classified as a 'case' but would like to undergo a COVID-19 screening for work, travel or other purposes, we've also listed some options for you.
Where can I take a COVID-19 test in Kedah?
A) If you're classified as a 'case' and need to undergo a COVID-19 screening
In February 2020, the Ministry of Health Malaysia released a list of designated hospitals that are tasked for COVID-19 screenings and managing patients with COVID-19. If you're living outside of Kedah, you can refer to the full list here.
Do note that you need to be classified as a 'case' (a sporadic case, PUI or contact) before visiting the following hospitals.
Screening hospitals in Kedah
- Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar
- Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Sg. Petani
- Hospital Kulim
- Hospital Sultanah Maliha, Langkawi
Admitting hospitals in Kedah (for PUI and confirmed COVID-19 cases)
- Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar
- Hospital Sultanah Maliha, Langkawi
B) If you're not classified as a 'case' but want to undergo a COVID-19 screening
Private clinics for COVID-19 tests in Kedah
- Poliklinik Unik 24 Jam, Taman Seraya Indah
- Poliklinik Perdana Langkawi, Pusat Perniagaan Kelana Mas
- BP Diagnostik, Jalan Ibrahim
- BP Diagnostik, Jalan Putra
- Klinik Safiya 24 Jam, Kulim Landmark Central
- Poliklinik Kempas Indah, Taman Kempas Indah III
- Polyclinic GY, Jalan Kelang Lama
- Polyclinic GY, Taman Desa Permai 2
- Klinik Medik SP, Jalan Batik 2/3
- Poliklinik Kawan, Taman Sri Limau
- Plux Health Clinic, Kulim Hi-Tech Park
- Infineon Kulim In-House Clinic, Kulim Hi-Tech Park
- Klinik GY3, Jalan BM 1/1
- Klinik Dan Surgeri Dr Boo, Jalan Persiaran Putra
- Klinik Medik Jaya, Lorong 13
- Klinik Dr Silan, Jalan Seroja 3/5
- Polyclinic GY (Desa Aman), Jalan Desa Aman S2/2
- Polikelinik Bakti, Bangunan PKNK
- Poliklinik Bakti, Taman Kemudi 4
- Klinik Annur, Taman Enggang
- Poliklinik Bakti Sungai KOB (Cawangan Taman Mutiara), Jalan Mutiara Biru
- Klinik V Care, Jalan Kelan Cinta Sayang
- Poliklinik Dr Halimah, Bangunan PKNK
- Klinik Dr Husna, Lorong 4
- Klinik Safwa, Lorong Desa KOB 1
- Klink Kasih, Bangunan PKNK
- Poliklinik Dr Azhar Dan Rakan-Rakan, Jalan Raya
- Poliklinik Dr Azhar Dan Rakan-Rakan, Jalan Putra
- Poliklinik Dr Azhar Dan Rakan-Rakan, Jalan Kelisaria
- Poliklinik Unik 24 Jam, Taman Seraya Indah
- Poliklinik Perdana Langkawi, Pusat Perniagaan Kelana Mas
- BP Diagnostik, Jalan Ibrahim
- BP Diagnostik, Jalan Putra
- Klinik Safiya 24 Jam, Kulim Landmark Central
- Poliklinik Kempas Indah, Taman Kempas Indah III
- Polyclinic GY, Jalan Kelang Lama
- Polyclinic GY, Taman Desa Permai 2
- Klinik Medik SP, Jalan Batik 2/3
- Poliklinik Kawan, Taman Sri Limau
- Plux Health Clinic, Kulim Hi-Tech Park
- Infineon Kulim In-House Clinic, Kulim Hi-Tech Park
- Klinik GY3, Jalan BM 1/1
- Klinik Dan Surgeri Dr Boo, Jalan Persiaran Putra
- Klinik Medik Jaya, Lorong 13
- Klinik Dr Silan, Jalan Seroja 3/5
- Polyclinic GY (Desa Aman), Jalan Desa Aman S2/2
- Polikelinik Bakti, Bangunan PKNK
- Poliklinik Bakti, Taman Kemudi 4
- Klinik Annur, Taman Enggang
- Poliklinik Bakti Sungai KOB (Cawangan Taman Mutiara), Jalan Mutiara Biru
- Klinik V Care, Jalan Kelan Cinta Sayang
- Poliklinik Dr Halimah, Bangunan PKNK
- Klinik Dr Husna, Lorong 4
- Klinik Safwa, Lorong Desa KOB 1
- Klink Kasih, Bangunan PKNK
- Poliklinik Dr Azhar Dan Rakan-Rakan, Jalan Raya
- Poliklinik Dr Azhar Dan Rakan-Rakan, Jalan Putra
- Poliklinik Dr Azhar Dan Rakan-Rakan, Jalan Kelisaria
- Poliklinik Dr Azhar Dan Rakan-Rakan, Jalan BPJ 1/1
- Click here for a full list of registered private clinics for COVID-19 tests in Kedah.
Private hospitals for COVID-19 tests in Kedah
- Pantai Hospital Sg Petani, Bandar Amanjaya
- Pantai Hospital Laguna Merbok, Bandar Laguna Merbok
- Kedah Medical Centre, Pumpong
- Putra Medical Centre, Jalan Sekerat
- Metro Specialist Hospital, Lorong Metro
- INS Specialist Centre Sdn Bhd, Jalan Pintu Sepuluh
- Mahsuri Medical Centre (MMC), Jalan Mahsuri 1C
While we're doing our part by staying home and practising social distancing, we hope this list of places to get a COVID-19 test in Kedah will be helpful to those who need them. For more ways to stay safe during the pandemic, check out our recommended reads below.