NEW REQUIREMENTS 

From 24/10/21 04:00 – Mandatory Covid-19 Tests for International Arrivals

We offer :

Day 2 Lateral Flow (Antigen) Tests for International Arrivals to the UK for Double Vaccinated People 

Day 2 & 8 Mandatory Covid-19 Testing for International Arrivals to the UK for People that are not Vaccinated 

If you have been double vaccinated for Covid-19 for 14 days or more you only need to carry out Day 2 Mandatory Test which will be a Lateral Flow Test (Antigen). There is no requirement to isolate.

If you are not vaccinated you will require Day 2 and Day 8 tests and to isolate for 10 days – or take Test to Release (5 days after arrival) to shorten your isolation period.

Here is the Government link for the full requirements for testing and quarantine

http://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-quarantine-when-you-arrive-in-england

If you are struggling to take your test at home or do not use the internet – One of qualified nurses can assist you at our clinic or by remote supervised video call. You can purchase your kit on line on our SHOP page and make an appointment

Several countries allow antigen tests to enter.

The UK also allow Day 2 Mandatory Covid Tests for  Arrivals to be Lateral Flow  (Antigen)  Tests

Our test kits are approved for home self- testing and meet the correct sensitivity and specificity for travel purposes for outbound and arrivals to the UK

You can carry your test out in front of one of our nurses at the clinic who will certify your result and provide your travel certificate. Or you can book a WhatsApp video call at home or abroad and the certificate for travel will be emailed to you

For Day 2 Tests we have developed a fast and efficient App for you to be able to take your test at home and upload your results for verification.  We will send your results straight away and report as required to UK Government –  Go to SHOP page to purchase

All  clinic and video tests require an appointment

Day 2 Self tests do not need an appointment and can be purchased online and your unique Passenger Locator Reference is emailed to you straight away

Steps to Follow

1). Purchase the Day 2 home test  Lateral Flow (antigen) test kits from our SHOP page

2) We will post your kit to you next day delivery (however please order 3 days in advance of needing them so they have time to reach you as on some occasions the couriers can be delayed ) Or you can also come and buy/collect your kit from our clinic between 10am and 3.30pm if you prefer.

3) After purchasing your kit you will receive an invoice and can book your appointment by clicking on the link BOOK NOW on your invoice and select the time and date you require your outbound or inbound tests to be carried out.  For Day 2 Tests your passenger locator number will be sent to your email address automatically

3) Full detailed  instructions will be provided in your kit or at your appointment

PCR Nasal Swab samples are taken at our Greater Manchester Clinic and sent to our Government approved external laboratory partner for processing. Required for business and holiday travel to certain countries.

If you are arriving in the UK and are not vaccinated you must isolate for 10 days and take mandatory Covid-19 Tests on Day 2 and Day 8. You have an option to take a test 5 days after arrival (Day 1 starts to count the day after landing) this is called  Test to Release.

We provide this Day 5 Test to Release Covid-19 Test in our clinic and provide same day results if you attend a morning appointment between 08:30am and 09:30am

Here are the UK Government regulations

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Test to Release for international travel – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

This is a family package for four family members travelling together RT-PCR with 24-48 hour turnaround time
In clinic test to avoid postal delay