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How long are test taking to come back

51 replies

larry5 · 24/12/2020 13:37

My dgs had a test on Tuesday as he had a bad cough and because his childminder who he had been with has been diagnosed positive he needed the test. Has anyone had a test recently and how long did it take to get the result.

I am isolating at the moment as I had contact with him after he started to have some symptoms but before the positive test from the childminder.

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arbiebarb · 24/12/2020 20:18

Website says they are working right through Christmas.

arbiebarb · 24/12/2020 20:19

DH tested 1030 yesterday. Greater London. Nothing yet. Last week got a result back for myself after about 33 hours.

Sheepareawesome · 24/12/2020 20:20

Tested at 12 on Tuesday results 12.30 today.

Purplecatshopaholic · 24/12/2020 20:22

Central Scotland. Tested yesterday morning. Results (negative) this morning. Pretty slick I thought

SendHelp30 · 24/12/2020 20:23

Test yesterday morning 8am got result 9am today

breadwidow · 24/12/2020 21:42

God there's a real range on these threads. Some taking less than 24 hrs and others a lot longer. Got my son tested Tuesday afternoon, 3pm. Still waiting

TheNortherner · 24/12/2020 21:49

Tested monday lunch...80hrs later...still waiting!

Gingerkittykat · 24/12/2020 21:53

I'm in Central Scotland and we tested at 3pm yesterday and the collection van was picking up when we were there. The results came back around 9am this morning.

breadwidow · 24/12/2020 21:55

Bloody hell looks like results coming through much quicker in Scotland than England

Chaotic45 · 24/12/2020 22:20

In Leicestershire our tests came back within 20 hours last week, same for friends who tested yesterday.

Igglepigglesgrubbyblanket · 24/12/2020 22:24

Tested midday on the 22nd, no result yet and it's Xmas Eve night...
That was a walk in centre in London

MillieEpple · 25/12/2020 09:28

I tested on the 23rd at 8am. I so want my resukts to come so my mum can pop over for her christmas lunch.

arbiebarb · 25/12/2020 09:49

Result through at 0010 on Christmas morning. Negative. Took about 40 hours. Pretty impressive given volumes. Good luck all.

Treacle200 · 25/12/2020 10:20

MillieEpple i am in the same boat. Tested 23rd at 2.30pm and waiting. Xmas plans on hold awaiting results.

maureenfrombarnsley · 25/12/2020 11:31

Finally got mine early this morning, so relieved! Negative. Good luck to everyone still waiting

toodleloooo · 25/12/2020 11:47

90 hours since test posted and still nothing! I guess today is not happening.

YerAWizardHarry · 25/12/2020 11:48

Got test results within 19hrs the other day

YerAWizardHarry · 25/12/2020 11:49

(in Scotland) we tested at 2pm and got results at 9am the next day

AntiHop · 25/12/2020 12:52

Had a test on sat 19th in terms morning. Result came back Sunday evening.

Dorisdaydream2 · 25/12/2020 13:28

We received the results at 8am this morning. Positive.

BrrrIsland · 25/12/2020 13:28

I was tested 4pm on the 22nd. Just got my positive result. Merry Christmas eh?!

Dorisdaydream2 · 25/12/2020 16:08

Brrlsland (sorry don’t know how to tag people) yes, merry Christmas!! Isn’t it rubbish getting that positive result on Christmas Day! Hope you’re managing to have a good day anyway.

BrrrIsland · 25/12/2020 16:58

Thanks Dorisdaydream2 (not sure I can tag either..!) It does feel like an extra kick in the teeth, although I was expecting it, and I’m feeling okish. I hope you’re not too bad either and Xmas hasn’t been a total write off x

LBB2020 · 25/12/2020 17:12

I had a test yesterday afternoon and just had the results through, negative thank goodness! Very impressed with how fast the results came through! (Milton Keynes)

MillieEpple · 27/12/2020 12:27

Im still waiting. Tested on the 23rd. Everyone at home is miserable and cross with me because they could be outside cycling.