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Anyone recently travelled to Heathrow - looking for quick PCR test

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user1471433387 · 07/12/2021 13:17

I'm flying to Heathrow from overseas (not red list country and I'm fully vaccinated). I want to get a PCR test done with the quickest turnaround time possible to minimise my isolation period. Has anyone got any recommendations? I obviously want a test done which will be accepted for the travel locator form. There is Concepto clinic in Heathrow but their website doesn't seem to have the most up to date information which is slightly worrying and I can't get through to them on the phone.

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Itscoldouthere · 07/12/2021 13:25

I have been recommended HALO at T5 apparently it’s inside the Sofitel Hotel, £59 and fast results.
I’m in Canada and this was from someone who has just travelled to UK, he tested at 10.30 am and got his results by midnight, so didn’t have to self isolate for long.
Apparently lots of the BA crew use this testing centre as BA flights come in to T5.

ihatemyjobiwanttoquit · 07/12/2021 13:34

I've used Collinson at Heathrow (I've also used them at Stansted and St Pancras), I was seen on time (late afternoon appointments) and the results were back early the next day.

RedQueen81 · 07/12/2021 15:37

We used Express Test for return to UK Day 2 requirements - they have a drive through near T4 long stay parking. Results were back in the evening or overnight.

Nikita1709 · 07/12/2021 19:35

I used Express Test in T5. Test at 11:30am on Sunday and got my result 8:30pm on Monday.

BlackLambAndGreyFalcon · 07/12/2021 19:38

@Itscoldouthere

I have been recommended HALO at T5 apparently it’s inside the Sofitel Hotel, £59 and fast results. I’m in Canada and this was from someone who has just travelled to UK, he tested at 10.30 am and got his results by midnight, so didn’t have to self isolate for long. Apparently lots of the BA crew use this testing centre as BA flights come in to T5.
I've also been recommended HALO at the Sofitel T5. It's a spit test as well so less invasive if you're travelling with children.
Bluntness100 · 07/12/2021 19:41

There’s also an express test at t2, results in 3 hours and another which is 30 mins. Just look on thr heathrow website.

user1471433387 · 07/12/2021 20:07

Halo looks great. Thanks

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user1471433387 · 07/12/2021 20:11

The ExpressTest 3 hour is a fit to fly and you need proof of departing flight.

The results for their arrival test are by 10pm the next day so quite a long time

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