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Postal PCR Times

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ScarlettSunset · 20/12/2021 18:18

Ok, so this is a bit of an 'anyone got a crystal ball?' type question, but what do you reckon the chances of someone who does a postal PCR tomorrow, getting the results back by Christmas?
While I didn't have any firm plans for Christmas, there were people I was hoping I might get to see, but they've now got symptoms and have sent off for a PCR. Obviously, they'll be isolating over Christmas if they're positive, but if they're not, it would be good to see them, but I've got a feeling we maybe won't know in time.

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Locoooomotive · 20/12/2021 18:20

I also want to know this...anyone done a postal one recently?

SeaInelegans · 20/12/2021 18:35

Postal PCR ordered on Thursday, arrived and sent it back Friday. Royal Mail tracking showed it delivered to texting lab early hours of Saturday morning. Results back this morning (thankfully negative). I’m in the east of England.

Crunchymum · 20/12/2021 18:46

Posted my DC postal test at 5pm on Friday 17th. Got result at 6am today (20th) Thankfully negative.

ScarlettSunset · 20/12/2021 19:06

Thanks. I will keep my fingers crossed!

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FajitaBonita · 20/12/2021 19:10

119 informed me today that they will not escalate chasing postal test results until 96 hours have elapsed.

They will escalate test centre tests after 72 hours.

The person I spoke to told me the new guidance came in today.

Saracen · 20/12/2021 23:56

My DC requested a postal PCR Tuesday, received it Wednesday morning. Posted it back Wednesday morning. Result Saturday morning.

NuffSaidSam · 20/12/2021 23:59

Posted mine yesterday just before last post (about 2pm).

Got my results back an hour ago.

So, less than 36 hours from posting.

futuremrsjones · 21/12/2021 00:01

Ordered Wednesday 5pm, arrived Friday midday. Sent back Friday 2pm

OH results Sunday 6am
My results Sunday 6pm

Covidclaire · 21/12/2021 00:02

Ordered test Wednesday, arrived and posted back Thursday afternoon. Results came through between 9-11pm on the Friday evening.

Chocolatecoatedkettlebell · 21/12/2021 00:57

Ordered Saturday, arrived, tested and posted Sunday before 3pm. Results an hour ago so 33 hours I think. Both positive, both London

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