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How long have you waited for test results?

94 replies

Palmtree76 · 30/09/2020 12:45

Took test in London on Monday at 12:00pm, still no results. How long have people waited so far?

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Butterbeeeen · 01/10/2020 17:35

North East. Took DD for test Monday and had the results monday night. Less than 12 hours for us (negative).

Smellbellina · 01/10/2020 18:21

Tested Sunday morning, still waiting

Palmtree76 · 01/10/2020 18:55

Wow there’s lots of people still waiting well over 72 hours!

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nonamenorma · 01/10/2020 19:01

@Unjudgemental

My son was tested last Friday - South East. Not had them back yet.
Also South East, tested last thursday and still nothing.
Rachierach11 · 01/10/2020 21:26

4 days for us. A friend went to the same test site the day after us and got her result less than 24 hours after. We rang 119 after 48 hours and spoke to someone who emailed the testing lab to say it was a late result and I'm a keyworker but not sure it made a difference.

Palmtree76 · 01/10/2020 22:43

@Rachierach11 when I tried to call they weren’t even taking calls!

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blankittyblank · 02/10/2020 08:13

We're STILL waiting too, from Monday morning. I also tried calling and they said they're overwhelmed and they aren't taking calls. Both kids have missed a week of school for no reason, I expect. Such a pain!!

Zooforhouse · 02/10/2020 08:42

Still waiting from Monday here too. Someone e mailed delayed results for me-made no difference. I’ll be really cross if we have to isolate for 2 weeks without even knowing if it was covid or not!

TrashKitten10 · 02/10/2020 08:44

51 hours for my negative, sounds like that was a pretty quick turnaround.

Rollingdragon · 02/10/2020 09:12

Tested lunchtime Tuesday. Still waiting. So tempting to say sod it, probably just a cold and go out. I won't but I'm sure there are a lot of people that will. The system is not fit for purpose.

Palmtree76 · 02/10/2020 09:28

I feel the same @Rollingdragon but will wait for the all clear. Means I’ve had to cancel all weekend plans because I don’t want to let anyone down last minute. Praying they arrive today, waiting since Monday.

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Hollyhead · 02/10/2020 09:31

36 hours last weekend, West Mids.

Lovetodream · 02/10/2020 10:41

We went there as well for DS yesterday morning, result was sent in less than 24 hours so he was able to go to school today. Hope yours comes in quick.

Palmtree76 · 02/10/2020 11:04

@Lovetodream where was your son tested?

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Lovetodream · 02/10/2020 11:07

@Palmtree76 meant to type Rainham

Zooforhouse · 02/10/2020 21:57

Has anyone had results come back 6 days later or are ours just lost 😖

Zooforhouse · 03/10/2020 07:40

My results came back at 6.30am this morning making it a full 5 days for anyone losing hope....negative.

blankittyblank · 03/10/2020 08:45

I also got mine this morning- 6.15am. Also a negative. And also a full 5 day wait!!

MillieEpple · 03/10/2020 09:16

Still nothing here. 119 hours. The website still says 48 or 72 for home. Its a bit misleading

Fiddlersgreen · 03/10/2020 15:07

@Palmtree76 did you get your results yet?

My friend went to Twickenham test centre this morning and was told up to 48 hours but I guess everyone is told that at first

booearing · 03/10/2020 15:13

My son had the test yesterday at 11.30am and i have been told it will be around 72 hours before the result will come.

Palmtree76 · 03/10/2020 21:12

@Fiddlersgreen got my results an hour ago! Negative thankfully. But I’ve missed all my plans and cancelled my hair appointment isolating so a bit annoyed!

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MillieEpple · 03/10/2020 21:26

Just got our negative through too. Woop woop.

Fiddlersgreen · 03/10/2020 22:43

@Palmtree76 crazy how long you had to wait!
Glad it was a negative although I can understand the frustration!!

Smellbellina · 04/10/2020 08:50

We’re STILL waiting from last Sunday!!

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