[Updated 2 June 2021]
Malaysians are going through some tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic. While we're doing our part to stay at home and practice social distancing, you might be wondering where to take a COVID-19 test in Kuala Lumpur (KL) or Selangor? 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 KL and Selangor. 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 an 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 KL and Selangor?
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 Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, 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 Kuala Lumpur and Selangor
- Hospital Kuala Lumpur
- Hospital Putrajaya
- Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang
- Hospital Ampang
- Hospital Selayang
- Hospital Serdang
- Hospital Sungai Buloh
- Hospital Shah Alam
- Hospital Kajang
- Hospital Banting
- Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya Medical Centre)
Admitting hospitals in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (for PUI and confirmed COVID-19 cases)
- Hospital Sungai Buloh
- Hospital Kuala Lumpur
- Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya Medical Centre)
B) If you're not classified as a 'case' but want to undergo a COVID-19 screening
If you're not showing any symptoms of COVID-19 but are required to take a COVID-19 test in KL and Selangor for work, travel and other purposes, you can reach out to the private medical providers.
On 28 May 2021, the Ministry of Health Malaysia has released a list of private clinics and hospitals that are authorised to perform COVID-19 screenings. If you're living outside of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, click here for a full list of registered private clinics and hospitals for COVID-19 tests in Malaysia.
Note: The following list was last updated on 28 May 2021 by Ministry of Health Malaysia. Since the list is updated from time to time, we recommend checking their website in advance before your visit.
Private clinics for COVID-19 tests in Kuala Lumpur
- Klinik AR Medicare, Dataran Niaga Sg Besi
- O2 Klinik Signature, Jalan Telawai, Bangsar Baru
- Laurent Blue Medical Centre, UCSI University KL Campus North Wing
- Poliklinik Cahaya (Putrajaya) Sdn Bhd, Jalan P8G1 Presint 8
- Poliklinik Cahaya, Jalan 2/76C, Desa Pandan
- Poliklinik Miharja, Taman Miharja
- Mediklinik Dan Surgeri Cheam, Garden Street
- Klinik Kiara Medical Centre, Desa Sri Hartamas
- Berkat Sentral Clinic, Platinum Sentral
- Klinik Mediviron, Taman Setapak Indah Jaya
- Poliklinik Cahaya, Taman Delima Cheras
- Klinik Alam Medic, Sentul Raya Boulevard
- Klinik City Health Care Kuala Lumpur, Menara HLA
- Klinik Mediviron, The Waterfront @ Parkcity
- Clinic 365, Jalan Pudu
- Klinik Daddy, Jalan Melati 4
- Klinik Medi Pesona, Jalan Bangsar Utama 3
- The KL Clinic, Stesen Keretapi Lama Jalan Sultan Hishammuddin
- The KL Clinic, Jalan Megan Setapak
- Klinik Dr Aalia, Desa Tasek Sungai Besi
- Poliklinik UKM Kesihatan, Jalan Perak
- Click here for a full list of registered private clinics for COVID-19 tests in Kuala Lumpur.
Private hospitals for COVID-19 tests in Kuala Lumpur
- Damai Service Hospital (HQ) Sdn Bhd, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
- Pantai Hospital Cheras, Taman Cheras Makmur
- Hospital Pakar KPJ Tawakkal KL (KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital), Jalan Pahang Barat
- Hospital Pusrawi Sdn Bhd, Jalan Tun Razak
- Alty Hospital, Menara HSC
- Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Ampang
- KPJ Sentosa KL Specialist Hospital, Jalan Chemur
- Parkcity Medical Centre, Desa Park CIty
- Sunway Medical Centre Velocity Pusat Perubatan Sunway Velocity, Pusat Perubatan Sunway Velocity
- Tung Shin Hospital, Jalan PuduColumbia Hospital, Jalan Danau Saujana
- Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Bukit Pantai
- Click here for a full list of registered private hospitals for COVID-19 tests in Kuala Lumpur.
Private clinics for COVID-19 tests in Selangor
- Klinik Genesis, SS19/6
- Klinik SP Care, Jalan Rawang Mutiara 3
- Klinik Mediviron, Jalan Puteri 5/1
- Klinik Menara, Jalan Pelapik C U8/C
- Klinik Lingam, Main Road, Taman Dengkil
- Klinik Alam Medic, Jalan Pelapik B U8/8
- Klinik Dan Surgeri Putra, Jalan Bunga Tanjung 8
- Menara Medical Clinic, Arrival Level (Level 3), KLIA
- Poliklinik Dan Surgeri Omega-Care, Jalan Chan Ah Choo
- Klinik Andalusia Rawang, Jalan Reef 1/2
- Klinik Uzma, Jalan SS6/12
- Klinik Qualitas Health SV Care Clinic, Nadayu Square
- Klinik Medic-Plus, Jalan Utama 2/1
- Klinik Alarra, Jalan Sri Qaseh Permai
- Klinik As-Salam, Jalan 7/7C, Seksyen 7
- Klinik As-Salam, Jalan 7/7A, Seksyen 7
- Poliklinik Kota Damansara, Jalan Kenyalang 11/3B
- Klinik Gayana, Setiawalk Persiaran Wawasan
- Poliklinik Wirabakti Sdn Bhd, Seksyen 8
- Poliklinik Damai, Jalan Kesuma 3/11
- Klinik RT Med, Selayang 18
- Klinik Sri Singam Sdn Bhd, Jalan Besar
- Klinik Selva, Jalan Harmoni Indah 1
- Klinik Central, Jalan PJU 1A/41B
- Klinik Ng Dan Singh, Jalan 1/4, Rawang Integrated Industrial Park
- Klinik Kannan, Taman Kinrara
- Klinik Najat, Jalan Plumbum Y7/Y
- Poliklinik Cahaya, Jalan Pandan Perdana 4/5
- Poliklinik Penawar, Lorong Samarenda 6
- Poliklinik Mediprima, Jalan Dataran Cheras 1
- Poliklinik Mediprima, Jalan Elektron D U16/D
- Klinik Ecosoul, Jalan Setia Dagang AJ U13/AJ
- Klinik Lembah Jaya, Taman Industri Lembah Jaya
- Klinik Medicentral, Jalan Warisan Sentral 2
- Klinik Dr Suhaida, Jalan PPAJ 1/1
- Poliklinik I-Care, Jalan Samarinda 31/KS7
- Klinik Mediviron, Jalan Congkak
- Qualitas Health Klinik & Surgeri Cheras Traders Square, Jalan Dataran Cheras 1
- Klinik Mediviron Setia Taipan, Jalan Setia Gemilang BM U13/BM
- Poliklinik Zulkifli, Jalan Sg Buloh
- Click here for a full list of registered private clinics for COVID-19 tests in Selangor.
Private hospitals for COVID-19 tests in Selangor
- Pantai Hospital Klang, Persiaran Raja Muda Musa
- KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital, Jalan Cheras
- KPJ Rawang Specialist Hospital (Hospital Pakar KPJ Rawang), Jalan Rawang
- Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara, Jalan Teknologi
- Sunway Medical Centre, Bandar Sunway
- KPJ Klang Specialist Hospital, Bandar Baru Klang
- Columbia Hospital, Bandar Puteri Puchong
- Pantai Hospital Ampang, Pandan Indah
- Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), SS 12/1A
- QHC Medical Centre, Jalan USJ 9/5R
- Click here for a full list of registered private hospitals for COVID-19 tests in Selangor.
C) If you're not classified as a 'case' but looking for a drive-thru COVID-19 screening service
In efforts to ease the burden on government healthcare front liners during the pandemic, drive-thru screenings are established in KL and Selangor. Besides minimising close contact, it's also a safer and convenient option for anyone who is not a fan of long queues and waiting.
Things to know about drive-thru COVID-19 screening services
- You must book an appointment with your selected drive-thru COVID-19 screening service before your visit
- Most of these drive-thru services use real-time RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction) that has been approved by the government. It can detect the coronavirus' RNA via a swab test.
- Depending on the volume of patients, the results will be available within 48 hours.
- The average price of a drive-thru COVID-19 screening can range between RM350 and RM600 per person.
Do note that some drive-thru COVID-19 screening services that were established early this year have been discontinued. We'll do our best to update this list from time to time, but we also recommend contacting the following hospitals in advance before your visit.
Drive-thru COVID-19 screening services in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor
- Pantai Hospital Ampang
- Pantai Hospital Cheras
- Pantai Hospital Klang
- Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara
- Kelana Jaya Medical Centre
- Taman Desa Medical Centre
- Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
- KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital
- Sunway Medical Centre
While we're doing our part by staying at home and practising social distancing, we hope this list of places to get COVID-19 tests in KL and Selangor will be helpful to those who need them. For more ways to stay safe during the pandemic, check out our recommended reads below.