COVID-19 TESTS
We are a private provider of RT PCR and rapid antigen coronavirus testing listed by the UK government for all travel related COVID-19 tests listed below.
We provide a reliable and personalised one-stop walk-in service [Fill in the form under step 2 below, before coming in].
This eliminates the problems and stress which people face with postal travel COVID-19 testing providers.
- Pre departure test (fit to fly): PCR or Antigen Lateral Flow
- Day 2 Antigen Lateral Flow and Day 2 & 8 PCR tests
- Test to release (the day 5 PCR test)
If you qualify as fully vaccinated
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Pre Departure PCR Test (departing from UK):
£130 for Next Day Result - Cutoff time 15:00
Onsite self-swabbing or
Self-swabbing home test
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Pre Departure PCR Test (departing from UK):
£170 for Same Day Result - Cutoff time: 11:00 am
Onsite self-swabbing or
Self-swabbing home test
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Pre Departure Rapid Antigen (departing or entering UK):
£50 - Result within 2 hours
Self-swabbing home test - collect from store
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Day 2 Arrivals Rapid Antigen Test :
£50 - Self-test & certificate: Results within 2 hours
Self-swabbing home test - collect from store
Not qualify as fully vaccinated
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Pre Departure PCR Test (departing from UK): £130 for Next Day Result - Cutoff time: 15:00
Onsite self-swabbing or
Self-swabbing home test
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Pre Departure PCR Test (departing from UK): £170 for Same Day Result: Cutoff time: 11:00
Onsite self-swabbing or
Self-swabbing home test
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Day 2 & 8 Arrivals PCR Tests: £150
Self-swabbing home test - collect from store
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1x Antigen self-test & certificate for entry into the UK: £50 - Results within 2 hours
Self-swabbing home test - collect from store
*Please note the price of the individual test(s) in each pack
See here the Term Of Service for Our Travel COVID-19 Testing Service
TESTING SERVICES
PRE DEPARTURE TESTS
PCR Pre-departure Testing (in-store service)
Same day result: £170 - Cutoff time for taking sample is 11:00
Next day result: (£130)
Antigen Lateral Flow Pre-departure Test Kits
Approved antigen test with doctor-signed certificate; Self registration & Test at your place £50 - Results within 2 hours.
Appropriate certification with QR code for travel provided.
TEST TO RELEASE (DAY 5)
If you do not qualify as fully vaccinated, you can reduce your quarantine by having a PCR test done on 5 days.
Next day results.
Self-swabbing OR Supervised swabbing onsite
DAY 2 & DAY 8 TESTING
We provide PCR tests which includes NGS (next generation sequencing) to meet Day 2 & 8 quarantine requirements.
Self-swabbing home test - collect from store
Rapid Antigen Day 2 Testing: Self registration & Test at your place £50 - Results within 2 hours
Next day results for day 2 & 8 PCR: Cutoff time to drop off sample 15:00
THE PROCESS
Step 1
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the necessary and correct documentation for your journey before you travel.
It is really important that you investigate thoroughly what kind of tests you need for your entire journey, including transit stops.
Departing the UK – Check your destination COVID-19 entry requirement on Foreign travel advice – GOV.UK and establish the type of test required (PCR or Rapid Antigen) and the time frame.
Find out the UK government rules for travelling abroad and returning to England:
· Travel abroad from England during COVID-19
· Travel to England: what you need to do based on your vaccination status
· Fill in your passenger locator form
· Find out how to use the NHS COVID Pass to show your vaccination status
Step 2
Firstly, for all tests, please fill in the form below.
It is important to ensure your full name, date of birth and the passport number are entered correctly on this form, as this is what will appear on your COVID-19 test certificate.
Step 3
You will then receive an email immediately (check your junk folder, if you don’t receive this email) which details our process for all travel tests we offer.
Step 4
Fit to fly pre-departure PCR tests:
For a next day PCR result, you can walk in and do a self-swab at our private consultation room anytime 09:15 to 15:00, Monday to Friday and NO appointment is required.
For same day PCR result, come in for the test between 09:15 to 11:00.
For Saturdays, please call us on 020 7435 7075 to book an appointment.
- Address: Hampstead Heath Pharmacy, Travel Health & Vaccination Clinic, 35 South End Road, London, NW3 2PY
Step 5
For day 2 PCR or day 2 & 8 PCR test(s):
You must take your 2 COVID-19 travel tests (booked before you arrive in England):
· on or before day 2 for variant surveillance
· on or after day 8 to check that you do not have COVID-19
The day you arrive in England is day 0. The day after you arrive is day 1, and so on.
You can walk-in to purchase and collect the kit and booking reference number required before your travel OR you can call us on 04420 7435 7075 and purchase your kits by card and obtain the booking reference number.
The day 2 or day 2 and 8 kits can be collected anytime during our opening hours.
Do the swabs and register your kit at home and drop the kit at our pharmacy, before 15:00 for next day and before 11:00 for same day results.
For Test to Release (day 5 PCR test for unvaccinated):
Come in for your test as described in step 4. This is a next day PCR result service.
Step 6
You will receive results & travel certificate to the email address provided during your registration.
The certificate provided with results includes the following information:
· Traveller name and date of birth
· Name and address of the laboratory that administered the test
· The date on which the test was conducted
· The type of test conducted and the doctor signature
· The test result and a QR code.
See here our Term Of Service for Our Travel COVID-19 Testing Service.
- This service is NOT suitable for anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, or anyone who thinks they may have COVID-19. Please don’t book an appointment or come into store if you, anyone in your household or support bubble have symptoms of COVID-19 or you have been told to isolate after contact with a person that has tested positive for COVID-19. Instead stay at home and follow the latest government guidance.
- Due to the sensitivity of these tests, around 3% of all PCR tests could be returned as inconclusive/failed. This maybe due to incorrect sampling technique or other factors. You would have to pay for another PCR test to be done.
- Please make sure you do not eat, drink, chew gum, smoke or brush your teeth at least 30 minutes before you take the mouth swab. Doing this can contaminate your sample which may result in it needing a retest and therefore, delay your result.
