Easy & affordable travel testing with Switch HealthRegardless of your destination, Switch Health provides convenient and affordable testing options.
Aeroplan Members get preferred pricing, can earn Aeroplan points on all Switch Health testing products, or can redeem Aeroplan points for COVID-19 test kits via the Aeroplan eStore.
Some aspects of travel are new to us all, including testing requirements to enter some countries, and to return to Canada from abroad. To ensure a simpler experience, Air Canada has partnered with Canadian-based Switch Health to give you a full range of COVID-19 testing options. These options include new self-administered COVID-19 tests that you can complete from the comfort of your home or from your accommodation around the world, as well as travel testing clinics.
Pre-departure tests – for your destination
I need a molecular test (PCR, LAMP, NAAT)
Switch Health RT-LAMP Test Kit
A portable, self-administered test that can be completed from the comfort of your home or accommodation around the world*—no need to send to a lab for processing. Get your result in about 45 minutes** with an official electronic report suitable for travel.
Switch Health RT-PCR Collection Kit
A self-collection test kit you can use from the comfort of your home, with courier pickup to send your sample to a lab for processing. Get your result in about 24-48 hours with an official electronic report suitable for travel.
In clinic RT-PCR test
Visit a Switch Health Travel Testing Clinic in the Toronto region or in Halifax to complete an RT-PCR test in person. Get your result in about 24-48 hours with an official electronic report suitable for travel.
I need a rapid antigen test
Switch Health Rapid Antigen Test Kit
A portable, self-administered test that can be completed from the comfort of your home or accommodation around the world*—no need to send to a lab for processing. Get your result in about 30 minutes with an official electronic report suitable for travel. Each rapid antigen test kit contains two tests..
In clinic rapid antigen test
Visit a Switch Health Travel Testing Clinic in the Toronto region or in Halifax to complete a rapid antigen test in person. Get your result in about 30 minutes with an official electronic report suitable for travel.
Pack a test – for your return to Canada
Still in Canada? You can order a Switch Health RT-LAMP Test Kit, a portable, self-administered test that can be completed from your home or accommodation around the world*—no need to send to a lab for processing. Get your result in about 45 minutes** with an official electronic report suitable for travel. This test is authorized for use by Health Canada and meets the testing requirements for entry into Canada.
How the Switch Health RT-LAMP Test Kit works:
*Access to internet and a mobile device with a camera is required to join the telehealth session to complete your test. Telehealth sessions are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
**Results typically take less than 45 minutes but are subject to variability. There are some countries that require a lab-based molecular test and therefore do not accept an RT-LAMP test. Ensure your destination accepts a rapid molecular test like an RT-LAMP test. The RT-LAMP test kit meets the testing requirements for entry into Canada.
Page last updated Oct. 29, 2021
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Switch Health Rapid Antigen Test Kits
Aeroplan Members will receive a discounted retail price and earn 500 Aeroplan points per Switch Health Rapid Antigen test kit purchased online through Switch Health, https://switchhealth.ca/en/partners/aeroplan. Each Rapid Antigen Test Kit includes two tests. In order to be eligible to earn Aeroplan points, members must enter their Aeroplan number in the appropriate field on https://switchhealth.ca/en/partners/aeroplan/ before purchasing their test kits. The discounted retail price and Aeroplan points per Rapid Antigen test kit is subject to change. Standard shipping costs are included in the price. Express shipping is available for an additional $10. Points will be credited to the member’s account within 4 weeks of purchasing the Switch Health Rapid Antigen test kit. Switch Health Test Kits are non-refundable. The Rapid Antigen test kit can be used anywhere in the world but requires access to the internet and a mobile device to complete the tests. Switch Health telehealth is available 24/7.
In Clinic Rapid Antigen Test
Aeroplan Members will receive a discounted retail price and earn 500 Aeroplan points per in clinic Rapid Antigen test booked online through Switch Health, https://switchhealth.ca/en/partners/aeroplan. In order to be eligible to earn Aeroplan points, members must enter their Aeroplan number in the appropriate field on https://switchhealth.ca/en/partners/aeroplan/ before booking an appointment at a Switch Health clinic. The discounted retail price and Aeroplan points per Rapid Antigen test is subject to change. Points will be credited to the member’s account within 4 weeks of purchasing the Antigen test. Switch Health COVID-19 Tests are non-refundable.
Molecular tests: Switch Health RT-PCR Collection Kit
Aeroplan Members will receive a discounted retail price and earn 1,000 Aeroplan points per Switch Health RT-PCR Collection Kit purchased online through Switch Health, https://switchhealth.ca/en/partners/aeroplan. In order to be eligible to earn Aeroplan points, members must enter their Aeroplan number in the appropriate field on https://switchhealth.ca/en/partners/aeroplan before purchasing their tests. The discounted retail price and Aeroplan points per Molecular test is subject to change. The RT-PCR Collection Kit must be mailed to a lab for processing and therefore can only be shipped to and used in some regions of Canada. Two-way shipping costs are included in the price. Express outbound shipping is available for an additional $15. Results take on average 24-48 hours but are subject to variability. Points will be credited to the member’s account within 4 weeks of purchasing the Molecular test. Switch Health tests are non-refundable. Switch Health telehealth is available 24/7.
Molecular tests: In Clinic RT-PCR test
Aeroplan Members will receive a discounted retail price and earn 1,000 Aeroplan points per in-clinic RT-PCR test booked online through Switch Health, https://switchhealth.ca/en/partners/aeroplan. In order to be eligible to earn Aeroplan points, members must enter their Aeroplan number in the appropriate field on https://switchhealth.ca/en/partners/aeroplan before booking an appointment at a Switch Health clinic. The discounted retail price and Aeroplan points per Molecular test is subject to change. Results take on average 24-48 hours but are subject to variability. Points will be credited to the member’s account within 4 weeks of purchasing the Molecular test. Switch Health Collection or Test Kits are non-refundable.
Molecular tests: Switch Health RT-LAMP Test Kit
Aeroplan Members will receive a discounted retail price and earn 500 Aeroplan points per RT-LAMP test kit purchased online through Switch Health, https://switchhealth.ca/en/partners/aeroplan. In order to be eligible to earn Aeroplan points, members must enter their Aeroplan number in the appropriate field on https://switchhealth.ca/en/partners/aeroplan before purchasing their test kit. The discounted retail price and Aeroplan points per molecular test is subject to change. Standard shipping costs are included in the price. Express shipping is available for an additional $15. Points will be credited to the member’s account within 4 weeks of purchasing the Molecular test kit. Switch Health Test Kits are non-refundable. RT-LAMP test kits are Rapid Molecular tests not lab based Molecular tests. Ensure your destination accepts this type of Molecular test before purchasing. The RT-LAMP test kits meet the requirements for entry set out by the Government of Canada. The RT-LAMP test kit can be used anywhere in the world but requires access to the internet and a mobile device to complete the tests. Switch Health telehealth is available 24/7.
Switch Health and Air Canada are not responsible for ensuring customers complete the correct test for their destination. It is up to the customer to ensure they are aware of and understand the testing entry requirements for their destination. Note that some countries require a lab based molecular test and therefore the RT-LAMP test would not be accepted for entry. Visit the to learn about the entry requirements for your destination.
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