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No PCR test available

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MistySkiesAfterRain · 11/10/2021 11:21

Short version- I have a chesty cough and GP told me to get a PCR (I did a lateral flow on Weds and it was negative).

The website only has ones at a clinic which is 15 miles away and I think at least 2 buses (I live in the furthest corner of my borough which is very large).

It says try again in a few hours- likelihood of home tests becoming available anyone?

OP posts:
superstar84 · 11/10/2021 11:21

Can you order a home test?

PastMyBestBeforeDate · 11/10/2021 11:22

Get a postal test.

Veiaola · 11/10/2021 11:23

I had one posted out to me.

MistySkiesAfterRain · 11/10/2021 11:41

Oh sorry I wasn't clear. It says there are no home tests available and try again in a few hours. Earlier on the site it said home tests are prioritised for key workers.

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Hermanfromguesswho · 11/10/2021 11:42

Yes they update with new tests available pretty often.

MistySkiesAfterRain · 11/10/2021 11:45

Thanks @Hermanfromguesswho I'll keep trying

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Verite1 · 11/10/2021 11:46

Yes - I had to book one recently. None in morning, but few hours later there were loads.

Lindy2 · 11/10/2021 11:47

Yes, more postal tests will be released during the day. Just keep checking. 5pm used to be quite a good time to look but hopefully they'll have some available before then.

FredaFox · 11/10/2021 11:48

I got a home test no problem, just try again later

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