PCR test advice (2 Viewers)

[ccfctommy]

Flying to Tenerife just under two weeks, I will now have to sort out a PCR test when coming home.

Does anyone have any recommendations as to what company to use?

 

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[greys4life]

For the last 2 hols we've used https://nwp-online.co.uk/ . We had to have a PCR to get into Mauritius and literally went to their doorstep picked up the test kits and did them there and then in the car park, we also picked up our day 2 tests at the same time. Used them before when we went to Portugal, very quick with the results and the fact with us being in Rugby there was no need to rely on the post.

 

[Mr Panda]

We used chronomics - they are the company TUI use.

They send you a test a few days before departure and the one you do when you get back will arrive within a few days of your arrival.

Had a decent experience with them. Nice and easy to do and record

 

[bezzer]

We also used https://nwp-online.co.uk/ for our pre flight covid tests and the ones on our return for the Passenger locator form.
Results back within 24 hours. Like @greys4life we're in Rugby and the test centre is 15 minutes from us (Bitteswell).

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

Don't forget you now need an LFT test before leaving Tenerife and a PCR test before Day 2 after your arrival.
I would highly recommend Chronomics for the LFT, and have used Randox for the Day 2 PCRs. I don't know what Chronomics are charging for PCRs but they seem to work well, so may be an alternative to Randox. Your airline may have a discount code for a fiver off Randox (£43 instead of £48).

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

Just curious but do you take the swab sample yourself for the Lateral flow tests before flying?

If so, surely thats a virtually pointless excercise as I'm sure not many folks try too hard to get a good sample & then risk being stranded abroad at your own cost, potentially for weeks on end.........surely most will skip/fake it to ensure getting home & then just do a proper PCR when home?

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

You're absolutely right, JH - but the same could be said for self-administered LFD or PCR tests wherever you are

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

Although, in my defence, i was in full-on gag mode when doing my Day 2 PCR yesterday after spending "le weekend" in France

 

[Kieranp96]

Although, in my defence, i was in full-on gag mode when doing my Day 2 PCR yesterday after spending "le weekend" in France

They should not need to do them in your throat anymore, eveyone i have had has been up my nose not like ots any better.

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

I think all the PCR kits are still throat-jobs too. I haven't found one that is nasal only

 

[BodicoteSkyBlue]

I’ve been in Belgium working for two weeks, travel home tomorrow. I’ve had three tests while here & they’ve all been nasel swabs.
€50 a go too!!

 

[robbiekeane]

Flying to Tenerife just under two weeks, I will now have to sort out a PCR test when coming home.

Does anyone have any recommendations as to what company to use?

Eurofins is a solid and reputable lab my company uses for finished goods & environmental testing etc. Won’t be the cheapest on the list, thing it’s £50 for the day 2 PCR home delivered.

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

I got my negative PCR result back from Randox (£48) by 6pm the day after depositing the tests at their dropbox location. Great service

 

[SBAndy]

Also used Randox when I went abroad. From a pure cost perspective your best bet is visiting the below link:

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However, logistics are also likely to play a part and it’s worthwhile checking the procedures for getting the test back to where it needs to be. I was fortunate in that Randox has a drop-off in Leicester near where my sister lives.

 

[LastGarrison]

I also used Randox and make sure you Google relevant discount codes.

From memory I used a Ryan Air discount code which, I think, knocked a fiver off each test even though I wasn’t flying with them.

 

[Kieranp96]

Eurofins is a solid and reputable lab my company uses for finished goods & environmental testing etc. Won’t be the cheapest on the list, thing it’s £50 for the day 2 PCR home delivered.

I second wurofins they're good especially in person, just note if you cancel you have to pay a £15 fee