Private pcr test

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Hi
I'm thinking whether to get a pcr taken privately .
has anyone taken any and if so where? how long did it take to come back?

thanks

You can get tests freely now, why private?

The free tests on the NHS are PCR and come back pretty quickly.

Do you mean an antibody test?

Or do you want a PCR test for reasons that don’t entitle you to a free one e.g no symptoms?

Exactly @singme. I’d want to fly in coming weeks so I understand nhs one is not for it hence why asking

Thought it might be something like that. I had seen a similar question in another group but have just searched it and can’t find it sorry! Does the airline suggest anyone?

No it doesn’t but there is a test on arrival ... I should really test negative as my life is too boring but worried about being a symptomatic

You would need to check specifically what your destination needs.
For example -
www.surreygp.com/services/gp-services/covid-19-testing-coronavirus-test-guildford-surrey-2/

will do you a private test and certificate for £140.

Thanks @PatriciaHolm the location I’m going to does a pcr on arrival. Doubting whether to get one done here (I know I can get infected between both) so that if asymptomafic I cancel it. I’ve seen Lloyd’s does one for £99