COVID19 TESTING
We offer a full range of testing for COVID-19 virus, for both live (active), and antibody detection.
For travel, some Airlines and Borders are requiring COVID-19 testing results to be confirmed before travel is allowed.
We recommend confirming with the Airline operator before travelling which tests if any are required
Please find below our available COVID19 tests, and details of Travel Certificates.
Currently we do not offer tests for day 2 and 8 on return from travel nor ‘Test to release’
- Fit To Fly Certificate -: Certification of Results undertaken at our practice and Doctors confirmation of no symptoms (including Dr's examination) £25 - Digital or paper certificate
Please read the details of each test carefully before selecting the BOOK+PAY Button.
We recommend confirming with the Airline operator before travelling which tests, if any, are required.
We have recently upgraded our online payment system by partnering with PayPal.
You do not have to create an account with them to pay and book online.
TEST
PURPOSE
1 Hour
Real-time
PCR Test
(Swab)
If a patient has symptoms of the virus or recently in contact with someone who has the virus, the Throat and Nasal swab can confirm the presence of the active virus.
Results available in one hour.
Cost £250.00
This test is undertaken by a medical professional at the practice and includes a Fit to Fly Certificate
RT-PCR Test
(Swab)
Results in 24 to 48 hours
If a patient has symptoms of the virus or recently in contact with someone who has the virus, the Throat and Nasal swab can confirm the presence of the active virus.
This test and the laboratory used are
UKAS certified and part of the Government Approved List.
Cost £150.00
This test is collected and undertaken by the patient and includes a Fit to Fly Certificate
Blood Test for
Covid19 Vaccination
Response
As more people have the vaccination there is more interest in being reassured as to your own individual response.
Results available in 24 hours.
(48h over the weekend)
Antibody Test
(Blood Test)
Results in 24h
If a patient has been potentially exposed to the virus more than 2 weeks ago, then this test will determine whether a patient has had an immune response.
The host immune system reacts to the infection by SARS-CoV-2 by producing antibodies from a few days to 2 weeks and beyond.
This Abbott laboratory test is government approved.
The persistence of IgG antibodies allows identification of people who have been infected by SARS-CoV-2
Antibody Test
(Finger Prick Test)
Results in 20 minutes
If a patient has been potentially exposed to the virus more than 2 weeks ago, then this test will determine whether a patient has had an immune response.
The SURESCREEN tests have a 99.6% accuracy rate and 100% sensitivity for past infections (IgG) after 20 days post-infection.
This has also been recommended by Government advisors in Belgium and France.
We are currently using SureScreen COVID-19 antibody test kits, which are being used at Guys and St Thomas’ and King’s College hospitals.
* The result times listed are dependent on the laboratory undertaking the tests and we cannot guarantee the results in these time frames - please check with us when booking.
Please make sure you have read and understand the terms of the tests.
ID in the form of photo drivers licence or Passport is required at testing and Dr's appointment.
If you want to find out more about our certificates or have recently had a test with us and just need a certificate, please click the button below to find out more.