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How long are test results taking these days?

46 replies

Crowtooyo · 10/07/2021 16:45

Drive through. South West (if that makes a difference!)

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chinateapot · 10/07/2021 16:46

Wondering the same thing as also waiting for a test in Yorkshire!

Girlmama3 · 10/07/2021 16:59

I’m south west as well and went to a mobile unit at 12pm yesterday. Still waiting…

They did say they’d been busier so I guess there’s more to process.

Katya213 · 10/07/2021 17:03

West sussex here, 28 hours and waiting.

ginfixx · 10/07/2021 17:22

east midlands here - 26 hours - still waiting

Moana123 · 10/07/2021 17:24

Ours took just over 48 hours - tested Wednesday am, positive result through Friday lunch time.

NoiceDifferentUnusual · 10/07/2021 17:27

We did one this week mid afternoon and results came back a day later.

Crowtooyo · 10/07/2021 18:15

Thanks all!

Was just wondering out of interest more than anything. So looking like at least Monday. I have to isolate either way as I'm a contact but would like to know either way for now if I'm negative.

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CaptainCallisto · 10/07/2021 18:16

North Yorkshire here. Tested Tuesday at 8am (walk in), got results at 9.30 Wednesday morning.

Crowtooyo · 10/07/2021 21:45

That's quick :) I did mine this morning, would be nice to know tomorrow

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Crowtooyo · 11/07/2021 16:04

Still waiting 😢

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smallandimperfectlyformed · 11/07/2021 16:06

London, less than 24 hours for us (booked test Thursday morning, got appointment for the next 90 minutes and got thankfully negative results Friday so she could go to school). Sorry you still have to isolate and I hope you are negative Flowers

Cookerhood · 11/07/2021 16:19

DS got his in 12 hours last week. DH about 18 hours on Thursday.

Crowtooyo · 11/07/2021 16:20

Thanks both! Perhaps it's the weekend slowing it..I know it doesn't change anything bit worrying if I'm positive that people I saw Friday will need to be isolating

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mysterymile · 11/07/2021 16:21

Did a drive through in the south west in the week. Tested Tuesday at 3pm, results back Weds 5am so 14 hours. Was very impressed.

goldenlilliesdaffodillies · 11/07/2021 16:24

South East- drive through- tested Saturday 9am, results back Sunday 5am.

cantkeepawayforever · 11/07/2021 16:30

Sent off Thursday, definitely got to lab Thursday, still not back.

Sigh.

Crowtooyo · 11/07/2021 16:49

It's crazy how different it can take isn't it! And then there's the ones that go missing.

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zaffa · 11/07/2021 17:46

DSS went Friday at 5 tot he walk in centre. Usually get results back within 24 hours, so I called up today and the test hadn't been registered. They did it on the phone and I got the test straight after so maybe check it's been registered if you've been waiting a while

cantkeepawayforever · 11/07/2021 21:24

Registered - called today. Result still not back. They're 'doing an investigation' that won't be complete for 3 days....

worrybutterfly · 11/07/2021 21:26

East Sussex border test on Thursday AM results before midday on Friday.

cantkeepawayforever · 11/07/2021 22:41

I am just tempted to go to the testing centre again and get new tests to see which ones get back first....

1990s · 11/07/2021 23:28

Did a post one and got it in the post for the 3.30pm pick up yesterday, got result 8pm today. Quick!

Longislandicedteaplease · 11/07/2021 23:57

Posted one before last post at 1pm yesterday and got result today at 8pm.

Souther · 12/07/2021 07:36

I did one yesterday around 12. But the result isnt back yet.

Gonna have to miss work today now

bunanarama · 12/07/2021 09:58

We tested 8am yesterday at our local walk in. Not back yet. First test this year (out of 8) that hasn't been back in time to get the kids to nursery.