COVID-19 TESTS
We are a private provider of RT PCR coronavirus testing listed by the UK government for all travel related COVID-10 PCR tests:
- Pre departure test (fit to fly)
- Test to release (the day 5 test)
- Day 2 and day 8 tests
Next Day COVID-19 Results
Green Travel Pack *
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1 × Pre Departure PCR Test (departing from UK): £130
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1 × Day 2 PCR Test: £110
Amber Travel Pack *
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1 × Pre Departure PCR Test (departing from UK): £130
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1 × Day 2 PCR Test: £110
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1 × Day 8 PCR Test: £110
*Please note that the UK government may additionally require you to take a test prior to your return to the UK. This test will have to be organised by you in your destination.
COVID-19 TESTING SERVICES
PRE DEPARTURE TEST
PCR test available via our home sample collection kit or by visiting our pharmacy. Appropriate certification for travel provided.
TEST TO RELEASE (DAY 5)
Under the scheme, anyone who arrives in England can reduce their quarantine to 5 days. If the result is negative, you can stop self-isolating. Unlike day 2 and 8 tests, test to release is not mandatory.
THE PROCESS
1. Check your destination pre departure COVID-19 entry requirement on Foreign travel advice – GOV.UK and establish the tests required and their timing. Also check Red, amber and green list rules for entering England -GOV.UK.
2. Please send us the following information before coming in for your test for each person. If you have any questions, please call on 020 7435 7075 or email us at info@hhpharmacy.co.uk
3. You will then receive an email which details our process for all travel PCR tests we offer.
4. You can walk in and do a self-swab at our private consultation room anytime 09:15 to 16:00, Monday to Saturdays and NO appointment is required
- Address: Hampstead Heath Pharmacy, Travel Health & Vaccination Clinic, 35 South End Road, London, NW3 2PY
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For pre departure test: walk in to do the swab and registering your details with our partner lab
For day 2 or day 2 & 8 test(s): You can walk in to purchase and collect the booking reference number required before your travel OR you can call us on 020 7435 7075 and purchase your kits by card and obtain the booking reference number. Subsequently, you can walk in to do the swab and registering your details with our partner lab.
For test to release: fill in the registration form we have emailed you (this email is sent after you complete the above form) to obtain a booking reference number BEFORE you walk in to do the swab
- For day-2 and day-8 tests as well as test to release at our testing facility you may leave the house for your test according to the government guidance. For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-quarantine-when-you-arrive-in-england#quarantine-for-10-days-after-you-arrive
6. Receive results & travel certificate to email address provided during your registration, on the next day after the swab is done.
- A home visit service is also available with a home visit fee of £80 for your address (subject to availability). This is useful for Sunday and bank holidays when the pharmacy is closed. Results will be sent out on the next day, all days including weekends, e.g. if a test is done on Sunday, via home visit, the result will be sent out on Monday.
- 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.
