PCR question - can anyone help?

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I have developed a cough and my sense of taste is a bit off so I think I need to take a PCR test.

Originally it looked like my nearest test site was over an hour away with no slots for about 4 days. So I ordered a home kit this evening.

Since then I've realised there is a test site closer I could use that looks like it has availability. When I think of where I've been for work in the last week it seems foolish to wait for the home test because that delays a result and means contacts won't be traced until later in the week.

But now I have ordered the home test do I have to use it - or can I try and get a test tomorrow and not do the home test?

Don't know what to do for the best. Any ideas?

Try for a test tomorrow

Thinking on it demented I agree. It just seemed so wasteful - I hate wasting things - but the sooner I know for sure, the better and safer for everyone I've been in contact with.

It would happen the first week in a year or more where I've had a face to face client meeting.... grrr!

Keep hold of the postal one. Might come in handy

You can keep the postal one and not do it now but I think if you want to use in the future, you’ll need to re-register it

Thank you!

I think I remember reading that you can use the postal kit, and drop it off at the test centre for testing rather than posting it back.

I went to a test site on Wednesday got my results Friday. Friend of mine who ordered a home test on Wednesday, received it Thursday and sent it back, had their results before me on the Friday.

I had my postal kit result within 48 hours of requesting it. I know everyone criticises test and trace but, in my experience, the test but is working superbly well.

Interesting - thanks everyone. I booked my apt late last night so will go but it's great to hear the postal testing is so quick!

Last drive in one we did was back within 12 hours

Test at 10am yesterday. Result back at 4am today. Negative. Phew!