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PCR wait times?

11 replies

Awcw1234 · 31/01/2022 11:06

What are the wait times like at the moment? I had one last month and it took almost 3 days to come back. I already know it is going to come back as positive as I’ve had multiple positive LFTs and I feel shocking but just wanting confirmation really.

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KittyCoo · 31/01/2022 11:26

I had one on Saturday and it was 10 hours. I’m in the SE

Awcw1234 · 31/01/2022 11:32

Wow that is fast. I’m in the North West so not sure I’ll get mine back that quickly.

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KittyCoo · 31/01/2022 11:44

I couldn’t believe it!! I don’t think it’ll be that quick if there’s a next time!

Chilver · 31/01/2022 11:45

In November we had a response within 12 hours; just done one again this morning and hoping for a similar response time!!

HaveANiceFuckingDay · 31/01/2022 11:46

I took mine 10am on the monday it was back by 8.00am the next day . Less than 24 hours. I think the notification is quicker if they're positive tests
London

Mammyloveswine · 31/01/2022 11:46

Why did you get a pcr if your lfts are positive?

Awcw1234 · 31/01/2022 12:10

Because I’m symptomatic and the rules state you need to take a PCR if symptomatic.

I also need official confirmation for work. I can’t work from home so need “proof” otherwise I won’t get paid time off. Anyone can say they’ve got a positive lateral flow.

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Salamander91 · 31/01/2022 12:22

My son had one yesterday. Results took 12 hours. We're in Northern Ireland

2chooze · 31/01/2022 12:49

Tested at 0900 on Sat, results back at midnight that day. North West.

DonGray · 31/01/2022 12:55

Posted Friday morning - results Saturday lunchtime

Awcw1234 · 31/01/2022 13:36

Looks like the wait times have improved since last month. Fingers crossed I hear by tomorrow.

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