Hotline on the topic of coronavirus
You can reach the hotline from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and at weekends from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. by calling (030) 40 50 26 666
Notes for submitting physicians
Please note
- We recommend the indication-based submission of samples according to the guidelines of the RKI.
- You can read the RKI recommendations for clarifying suspected COVID-19 cases and measures here.
- Labor Berlin’s sample collection is open 24 hours a day.
Information for patients:
- Please note that we at Labor Berlin do not take samples (swabs or sputum samples) in case of suspected coronavirus infection (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)!
- As a general rule, people who fear they may have contracted the novel coronavirus should contact their family doctor or the relevant health authority.
- You can find smear tests in Berlin at https://www.berlin.de/corona/untersuchungsstellen/
Further information:
- Further information for patients can also be found on the Charité FAQ list on SARS-CoV-2.
- Berliners can find more information on the website of the Senate Department for Health, Care and Equality.
- The Robert Koch Institute publishes comprehensive and up-to-date information on SARS-CoV-2, also for specialist personnel.