1
Check Your Testing Requirements
*** You must be asymptomatic to enter out facility ***
Airlines and travel destinations can have different COVID-19 testing requirements. Please check what type of COVID-19 test is required by contacting your airline and travel destination prior to booking.
2
Book And Pay For Your Appointment
Book either:
SAME DAY COVID-19 PCR Test ($450+ GST)
OR
COVID-19 RAPID ANTIGEN Test ($169 + GST)
- The button below will allow you to schedule your test.
- Please select the appropriate date and TYPE OF TEST for your requirements.
- A payment link at the end of the booking process must be completed to receive appointment CONFIRMATION.
(Click the yellow highlighted text to access the payment portal in the last questionnaire)
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Prepare For Your Visit
- Please bring your Manitoba Health Card, or Passport, or Government issued photo ID to your test appointment.
- Our Asymptomatic swabbing is conducted in our PURE Lifestyle medical clinic located at 1129 Empress Street (in the Polo Park area).
- Please do not enter the building more than 5 minutes prior to your appointment time.
- There will be a sign (example on right) at the entrance where you should enter for your private COVID test.
- Convenient free parking is available at the front of the building, on the side street, and also behind the building.
- Appointments are required – no walk-ins are permitted.
- Please wear a mask at all times
- Result certificates will be digitally delivered rapidly!
FAQ
What Types of Test do you offer?
We offer both COVID-19 PCR tests OR COVID-19 Antigen Tests
How quickly do I receive my test results?
For PCR testing: When sampling is conducted in the morning, results are delivered same day (most usually late afternoon to early evening which is ~ 8h post swabbing).
For Antigen testing: Results are delivered ~60 mins following swabbing. You may leave the testing site or choose to wait in your car until results are received.
For both forms of testing, clients receive a digital result certificate which is sent to both email and SMS. These results can be kept digitally or printed to satisfy airlines/travel requirements. Please check with your airline, or travel destination
How much does testing cost?
Our same day PCR test is $450+ GST
Our same day Antigen test is $169+ GST
What happens if I need to reschedule or cancel my appointment?
Cancellations under 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
Cancellations over 24 hours notice are refunded, minus a $75 cancellation fee.
Rescheduled appointments
If rescheduling is required, contact us immediately at covidtests@purewinnipeg.com.
If your new appointment is not booked within 3 business days of contacting us, it will be subject to the cancellation policies described above.
Do you have age limits for testing?
Currently we are only collecting samples for individuals 5 years of age or older.
My destination has special requirements for proving result authenticity, what should I do ?
Please notify us via email at covidtests@purewinnipeg.com well in advance of your appointment if you have special requirements for your destination.
Our Physicians
Dr. Richard Rusk
Dr. Richard Rusk
Clinical PhysicianDr. Rusk started his training in South Africa as a veterinarian at the University of Pretoria. After graduation, he came to rural Canada for an adventure and has been here ever since. He lived in rural Alberta and Manitoba for 8 years practicing as a cattle veterinarian before moving to Winnipeg to do his medical degree.
Dr. Rusk trained in Preventative and Family Medicine at the University of Manitoba for medical school and residency. He completed the Public Health and Preventative Medicine residency, with a focus on primary and secondary prevention of infectious and chronic diseases.
Dr Rusk has worked in Concordia Emergency Department, community family practice and with the Ministry of Health focusing on developing preventative programs and addressing the emergence of infectious diseases. He has also been instrumental in advancing the One Wellness framework and concept that focuses on the wellness of humans and animals and takes into consideration the health of the environment.
He is very passionate about his career which he demonstrates by sharing his knowledge and expertise by teaching medical students and residents on the benefits of focusing upstream with prevention before disease. He too believes in a multidisciplinary approach and collaborates with physiotherapists, athletic therapists, kinesiologists and teaches continuing education courses in Manitoba and Canada.
Dr. Rusk strives to provide and expand Preventative Medicine in Manitoba. He believes that patients can prevent many conditions through careful consideration to their nutritional and mental diet, through participating in physical and social activities, and thus preventing disease and promoting wellbeing. Through the multi-disciplinary team of Pure Wellness, we have a unique opportunity to improve each and everyone that participates in care from this team.
In his spare time, he has competed for Canada in the Age Group World Triathlon championships, has bicycled to Everest base camp and has run the Hypothermic Half Marathon as only a true Manitoban could.
Education
Community and Family Preventative Medicine PhysicianBachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
Medical Doctor (MD)
Certificant of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP)
Diploma of American Board of Preventative Medicine (Dip ABPM)
Masters of Public Health (MPH)
Dr. Matthew Katz
Dr. Matthew Katz
Sports Medicine PhysicianDr. Katz is a locally trained physician, specializing in sport and exercise medicine. He completed his medical school training at the University of Manitoba in 2015. After completing his family medicine training at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Katz went onto obtain a certificate of added competence in sport and exercise medicine from the University of Manitoba and Legacy Sport Medicine Clinic.
Dr. Katz currently is employed at Pure Lifestyle, Legacy Sport Medicine and Pine Falls Primary Health Clinic where he focuses on patient with common musculoskeletal conditions such as rotator cuff disease and osteoarthritis. He also is one of the consulting physicians for FC Valour of the Canadian Premier League.
Education
Bachelor of Sciences, University of Winnipeg, BScDoctor of Medicine, 2016, University of Manitoba, MD
Certificant of the Family of College Physicians, CFPC
Certificate of Added Competence 2019, Sport and Exercise Medicine
Dr. Katrice Kazmerik
Dr. Katrice Kazmerik
Family Medicine PhysicianDr. Katrice Kazmerik graduated from Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba in 2014 completing a biomedical specialization, then going on to pursue medicine. She completed both medical school and a Family Medicine residency in Winnipeg and included placements in northern Manitoba, Nova Scotia and a medical mission to the Philippines. She has incorporated an Integrative Medicine in Residency program remotely through the University of Arizona, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine to further appreciate the breadth of medicine. Dr. Kazmerik enjoys working with patients of all ages, and has particular interest in women’s health and geriatric care.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Kazmerik prioritizes spending time with family and friends, and is often outdoors enjoying the lake, fishing, running, swimming or skiing in the winter time.
Dr. Ian Burron