Yemaachi Biotech Limited is a Ghana Health Service-accredited COVID-19 testing laboratory, and a PanaBIOS Trusted Testing Center, authorized to issue Travel Certificates. Be assured that you will receive the highest standards of service from us.

Please make your selection from the following service options:

Drive Up Testing is offered at our premises at 222 Santana Road (Swaniker Street), Abelemkpe, Accra. An appointment is required. Please park in the reserved parking spot in front of the tall white building and call us at 0502528528 to let us know you have arrived. Please have your photo ID or Passport (travellers) ready for verification prior to testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the procedure for your Drive-Up testing service?

1. Book an appointment online by following this link.
2. Complete the test request form that is emailed to you as part of your booking confirmation
3. Arrive at 222 SANTANA ROAD at your scheduled appointment time, and park in the reserved spot for Yemaachi Drive-Up Testing
4. Call 0502 528 528 to inform us that you have arrived, and wait in your vehicle
5. Present your ID for verification, prior to sample collection, and pay for your test
6. Have your sample collected in your car, or in our testing booth next to the parking spot
7. Wait to receive your results by email

What is the procedure for your Home or Hotel Testing service?

1. Book an appointment online by following this link
2. Complete the test request form that is emailed to you as part of your booking confirmation
3. Have your phone nearby when it is time for your appointment. We will call to notify you when we are almost at your location.
4. Present your ID for verification, prior to sample collection
5. Have your sample collected in an outdoor, well ventilated location in your home or hotel
6. Wait to receive your results by email

What forms of ID are acceptable for identity verification prior to testing?

•  If you are testing for travel, please present the passport that will be used for your Travel Certificate
• All others may present any of the following:
  • Passport
  • Ghana card or other National ID card
  • Drivers Licence
  • Voter ID card
  • SSNIT card
  • Student ID card

Are your COVID tests PCR or Antigen tests?

• At this time, we only offer PCR testing for COVID-19

How much would my test cost?

• Our testing service costs ¢300/person for drive-up testing, and ¢550/person for in-residence (home or hotel) testing within the Greater Accra Region. Group discounts are available.

When will I get my results?

• If your sample is collected before 3pm, you will get your results in 6-12 hours
• If your sample is collected after 3pm, you will get your results by noon of the following business day (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).

What forms of payment do you accept?

• You may pay for your test with cash, with your credit or debit card via our Point-of-Sale (POS) devices, or via mobile money

How long before my flight must I do my COVID travel test?

• Please check with your airline for specific requirements for your destination

Can your COVID test detect the new Omicron variant?

• Yes, our SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic Acid Diagnostic kits have been re-analyzed, and the results show that the kit can accurately detect all reported variants

How do I find out what variant of SARS-CoV-2 I have been infected with?

• Please call us at 0502 528 528 to find out about our COVID-19 sample sequencing service

I live outside of Greater Accra Region; how can I get a COVID PCR test?

• We have partners outside of Accra that can take your sample and send it to us for processing:
• KUMASI
  • Peace & Love Hospital +233 24 414 5064
• CAPE COAST
  • Yemaachi Cape Coast Partners +233 20 906 7278 | +233 26 671 7578
  • Stadium Clinic Ltd +233 33 209 6391 | +233 33 209 6500