Covid PCR Swab Test | Suitable for Pre-travel
The coronavirus swab test is the antigen test that shows whether you have the active virus (SARS-CoV-2) or not. If your test comes back positive it means you currently have the virus. If it comes back negative, you do not currently have the virus. Some countries require a Covid test for travel and border requirements. Please check with the country in which you are travelling to for what Covid tests are required for entry. We currently offer both pre-travel Covid PCR tests and lateral flow tests.
What are the different options of swab test I can get?
Getting a COVID PCR Swab for travel can be a stressful time as you would like to get your results as quickly as possible to ensure you can board your flight and meet entry requirements. With this in mind, we have worked with our partner lab to provide two swabs with different turnaround times so you can choose the one most suited to you. Results turnaround from the swab tests are calculated from receipt of the sample at the lab.
In the rare event that your Superfast pre-departure Covid PCR swab is delayed, we’ll refund you the difference between what you paid and the turnaround time you received.
We also offer a PCR home test that is delivered directly to your UK home address.
Covid-19 Lateral Flow | Suitable for Pre-Travel
Many countries are now accepting lateral flow tests to meet entry requirements. If you are travelling to a country that requires a negative antigen test for entry, we can offer a supervised lateral flow test to meet this requirement.
How do I book a Pre-Travel Lateral Flow Test?
Simply book your pre-travel lateral flow test using the button on this page. You can choose to collect the test before you travel from either our Waterloo or London Bridge clinics between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please note you will not be able to collect your lateral flow test from any of our other clinics. Alternatively, we offer the pre-travel lateral flow via a home test, which will be delivered to your UK home address via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Please note, lateral flow tests will be dispatched the next day after the order is placed. Orders placed on Friday will be dispatched the following Monday.
Please make sure you order your lateral flow test well in advance, to ensure that you receive your test in time for your flight.
Once you have booked your pre-travel lateral flow test, you’ll be sent a link to our video appointment booking system where you can book a video appointment with one of our clinicians for within 3 days of your return to England. The private doctor will talk you through taking your test and verify that the test was taken correctly.
After your video call with one of our clinicians, you will need to wait 30 minutes and then send a good quality picture of your lateral flow test to us as well as sending proof of identification. Results sent to us before or after 30 minutes will not be accepted. Please note you will also need to write the date and time of swab on your test prior to emailing your photo as well as your booking reference.
We’ll then send you a certificate confirming your results within 4 hours and you’re good to go to board your flight and arrive back to England hassle-free.
Please note, test results emailed to us after 5pm will only be shared the next day so please ensure that allow enough time to receive the results and receive your certificate in time for your flight.
How much does the Pre-Travel Lateral Flow Test cost?
The cost for our pre-travel lateral flow test is £55. This includes the lateral flow test and the supervised video appointment and your certificate with your result.
