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Private testing

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CuriousClownFish · 13/09/2020 21:50

Has anyone used a private testing service that seemed quick and efficient? DD has a cough and can't get a test. Due to go on a UK holiday on Friday so really want to get results before that so we don't have to cancel. I've read people on here say go private, but the only one near us says you can't use it if symptomatic. There are various online ones like Lloyds Pharmacy but looks like there is a 5/6 day turnaround. Will keep trying the government one in the meantime but not holding out much hope.

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shreddednips · 13/09/2020 22:01

We got one through a private GP, not sure how soon we'll get the results but it was done yesterday and they said should be Monday because it was the weekend. Good luck!

CuriousClownFish · 14/09/2020 06:45

How did you find a private GP - just googling? Was it a chain? We are north east, and most I can find are London.

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shreddednips · 14/09/2020 11:19

I googled, I'm afraid we're south east so mine won't be any good to you. I would try googling private GP practices and hospitals and ring tones see if they offer testing?

shreddednips · 14/09/2020 11:21

Our local private hospital definitely does tests, the only reason we went to a GP is because we needed one over the weekend and the hospital was shut.

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