COVID -19 PCR swab test £195
We offer a same day service at all of our clinics. This test is for current COVID-19 infection and has a 48-72 hour turnaround time. The result is e-mailed directly from the private laboratory as soon as it is ready.
The test is performed at our UKAS accredited laboratory, which is the United Kingdom accreditation body.
This PCR swab test has a 100% specificity and >98% sensitivity meaning it is very accurate.
COVID-19 PCR swab test with “Fit To Fly Certificate” £250
This COVID-19 PCR swab test that look for current COVID-19 infection.
This service has a 48 hour average turnaround time and includes a “Fit to Fly” certificate issued by our medical team which is a requirement to board the flight with some airlines.
When should I book my appointment?
This depends on the service you choose. Our standard service requires tests to be taken at least 2-3 days before the flight departure.
Although we have calculated the process to complete within two working days, we advise you to book your appointment three days in advance if possible.
We are able to offer an EXPRESS testing service with a 24 hour turnaround time for those with time urgency which costs £350.
Do I require a “Fit to Fly Letter” with COVID-19 testing?
Please check with your travel agent and the airline. It is also a good idea to look for the latest travel advisory by the government about your destination country on the FCO (Foreign & Commonwealth Office) website.
You may want to get tested for your own peace of mind pre-travel so that you know you have done everything in your control to avoid infecting others on your journey.
COVID DIRECT – HOME TESTING SERVICE £350
We offer a home testing service provided by our trained staff who will attend your address (home, work etc) and take the PCR swab and forward it immediately to our private laboratory. Results will be emailed or posted within 48-72 hours.
This service is very popular with business and those who prefer the comfort and ease of being tested at home, especially if feeling under the weather.
PCR swab testing – the procedure
The PCR swab test is painless and quick. A swab (similar to a thin cotton bud) is taken from the back of the throat and up the nose, the whole procedure takes around 1 minute and causes no distress at all.
Our service
We will try our best as we can to get your test processed as quickly as possible. We are confident that the timelines we have advised as above are achievable in almost all cases.
There is no guarantee of turnaround or fulfilment as we are reliant upon our laboratory, who have an excellent track record of delivering on time. Over 98% of our sample requests have been fulfilled on time since we started offering these tests in June 2020.
The lab which we use is one of the largest and most experienced in the UK, who are able to meet the high volumes of requests.
COVID -19 Antibody test £95
An IgG blood test to check whether you have had COVID-19 in the past. This test has a 24 hour turnaround time and is close to 100% accurate.
Blog Source: https://www.regentstreetclinic.co.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-pcr-swab-testing/
