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Help with travel covid test

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Mlpnko · 10/03/2022 20:41

I know google should be my friend here, but I am so confused (typical for me with things like this!) I need to book a covid travel test with the following spec:
-covers travel to the USA (can't seem to figure out if I need to have a PCR or if the cheaper test is ok)
-has appointments on a Sunday
-is in the Greater London area (I am willing to travel)
-is a place where someone will do the test on me (for various reasons I am unable to do it on myself)

Can anyone please help me??

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Anonymousoctopus · 10/03/2022 21:27

I flew to the US last week. You need a lateral flow rapid antigen test done within one day of your departure time.

I can recommend Covid Test Centre. They have several locations in London and are very efficient!

Just a warning…it was much more difficult (and expensive) to find a test to fly back!

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Mlpnko · 10/03/2022 22:01

Thank you for your reply. I will google your recommendation now. Do you know if they can do the test for you? I didn't even realise I had to do a test coming back...!!! I thought the UK had lifted those restrictions 🤦‍♀️!

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Mlpnko · 10/03/2022 22:15

When I google Covid Test Centre I just seem to get all the test centres for non travel. Do you please have a link?

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SagittariusDwarf · 10/03/2022 22:17

The test to return to the U.K. was dropped some time ago

Anonymousoctopus · 10/03/2022 22:19

They do the test for you. I think they have to for a travel certificate.

The website is www.coronatestcentre.com I’m sorry, I don’t know how to do a link, I’m new!

Impatientwino · 10/03/2022 22:19

Project screen offer an observed lateral flow test for entry to US. We used these when colleagues flew to NY a few weeks ago.

It's basically a video call with them while you take the lateral flow at home.

Link here - https://www.projectscreen.co.uk/fit-to-fly/teleheath-lateral-flow-antigen-test/

Anonymousoctopus · 10/03/2022 22:20

Looks like the magic of Mumsnet did the link for me!

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Mlpnko · 10/03/2022 22:24

@SagittariusDwarf

The test to return to the U.K. was dropped some time ago
That's what I thought-phew!
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Mlpnko · 10/03/2022 22:24

@Anonymousoctopus

They do the test for you. I think they have to for a travel certificate.

The website is www.coronatestcentre.com I’m sorry, I don’t know how to do a link, I’m new!

Thank you! Very helpful!
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Mlpnko · 10/03/2022 22:25

[quote Impatientwino]Project screen offer an observed lateral flow test for entry to US. We used these when colleagues flew to NY a few weeks ago.

It's basically a video call with them while you take the lateral flow at home.

Link here - [[https://www.projectscreen.co.uk/fit-to-fly/teleheath-lateral-flow-antigen-test/]][/quote]
That would be the much more straight forward option if it wasn't for the fact I can't do the test on myself. This complicates things somewhat!

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Impatientwino · 10/03/2022 22:29

Oh goodness sorry it's late and I didn't read the last part of your post, apologies

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Mlpnko · 10/03/2022 22:30

@Impatientwino

Oh goodness sorry it's late and I didn't read the last part of your post, apologies
No need to apologise! I appreciate you trying to help!
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Impatientwino · 10/03/2022 22:31

Can you just have it done at the airport?

HangingOver · 10/03/2022 23:11

I work for a place in Marylebone that does in clinic lateral flow tests on a Sunday for £39 if that's any good.

HangingOver · 10/03/2022 23:12

Sorry as in the nurse does it for you and they send you the results certificate in about 30 mins.

HangingOver · 10/03/2022 23:17

I'm going to sleep but I PMd you the link

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Mlpnko · 10/03/2022 23:28

Thank you so much-I got it!

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Mlpnko · 10/03/2022 23:28

@HangingOver

I'm going to sleep but I PMd you the link
Sorry, that last quote was for you!
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Mlpnko · 10/03/2022 23:29

@Impatientwino

Can you just have it done at the airport?
I'm not sure but I wouldn't want to cut it that fine!!
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Notarealmum · 11/03/2022 02:42

You need to check with the testing centre. Some advertise supervised self-administered tests, others do it for you.

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