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Recent results taking how long?

37 replies

Crinklestar · 15/11/2020 17:25

Two DCs tested this afternoon after developing coughs. We went to a nearby test centre. This is the second time they've been tested - I was tested alongside them about six weeks ago after we all got coughs. Results then came back after about 40 hours, but I think we were lucky then, I read about people waiting almost a week.

How are testing times at the moment? Just trying to plan work a little, as obviously we're staying in until we're allowed to leave. Hoping for negative results and back to school/work quickly.

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GreyishDays · 15/11/2020 17:26

12 and 18hours here yesterday. But we’ve always been quick here (Scotland).

PowerslidePanda · 15/11/2020 17:36

DD was tested yesterday afternoon and we've not heard back yet. Will let you know when we do.

PurpleBirch · 15/11/2020 17:44

DS and I tested Friday afternoon. I got results Saturday Eve (negative) still waiting for DS results.

Squigglypig2 · 15/11/2020 17:45

About 40 hrs - SE London.

Chickenandegg8 · 15/11/2020 17:50

My dd was tested yesterday, we got the results after 17 hours.

Coffeeandcrumpet · 15/11/2020 17:50

I was tested this morning, fingers crossed for quick results, last time it took 5 days.

MsMamaNature · 15/11/2020 17:59

I get tested weekly due to the nature of my job. Our results are always back within 24 hours. I'm in NI.

WaitingForSummerAgain · 15/11/2020 18:02

I had a test 11am yesterday, nothing back yet....

Scarby9 · 15/11/2020 18:05

Under 24 hours round us ( current coronavirus hotspot).

7catsisnotenough · 15/11/2020 18:10

Neighbour was tested very late Friday night and heard back mid afternoon yesterday - we're South West

Raera · 15/11/2020 18:21

11.30 am test yesterday, result 08.00 today (Yorkshire)

Ferrero12345 · 15/11/2020 18:39

18 hours for me at a regional test centre on Thursday (negative)

Crinklestar · 15/11/2020 18:42

@Squigglypig2

About 40 hrs - SE London.
Typical, the longest one is the place nearest to me! We live SE London, went to a test centre on the very edge of SE London.

Encouraging that a lot of the others are taking much less time though. I know of kids at the school who have missed whole weeks waiting for their result. And none that I know have been positive.

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BathTangle · 15/11/2020 18:47

Posted my test on Friday afternoon. Got the result just now, so just over 48 hours.

Littlebelina · 15/11/2020 18:49

About 40hrs here as well(2 weeks ago)

Frazzled13 · 15/11/2020 18:50

We’re in the SE, DD was tested Tuesday morning, had the results Friday, it was about 75 hours

PowerslidePanda · 15/11/2020 19:38

@PowerslidePanda

DD was tested yesterday afternoon and we've not heard back yet. Will let you know when we do.
Just got the result (negative)
MissScarletInTheSnug · 15/11/2020 19:40

Midlands, tested lunchtime yesterday, woke up to results sent through at 6am this morning.

GinOnTheRocks · 15/11/2020 19:43

I had my test at 9:30 on a Tuesday morning (not last Tuesday the one before) and had my results at 5am on the Wednesday. My FIL had a test an hour later on the same day (different test centre) and got his results at 4 pm the following Monday!
Both negative.

Castiel07 · 15/11/2020 20:02

4 days SW this was last week.

TheDetectiveBadge · 15/11/2020 20:04

3 days SW last week

Happyheartlovelife · 15/11/2020 20:04

5 days last week.

Happyheartlovelife · 15/11/2020 20:04

Oh. I’m S

LittleFriendSusan · 15/11/2020 20:39

DS tested last Wednesday at local walk-through site (North Lincs). Results 28h later (negative).

itispersonal · 15/11/2020 20:41

Tested this Thursday at 11.30 and got results Friday afternoon 14.30. We are in a hot spot. Not bad but had a quicker turnaround during the summer it was about 16 hours!