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Covid Test Faq's

If you are travelling to a country from the UK, please remember that you will need to refer to your destination government guidelines for advice on which type of test you will need to take for entry into that country.

If you have a question that isn't answered in these FAQs, feel free to drop us an email and we'll see how we can help.

This is a Covid-19 test from a throat and nose swab.

Yes, the tests are approved for use for travel purposes in the United Kingdom.

We now offer a range of service levels from 24 hours to a fast track COVID testing service and can email an electronically certified result in 6-24 hrs. Please take a look at our competitive COVID PCR prices. This service is suitable if you need to travel within 24-72 hours of the test. Search the country entry requirement page for more information. This is the gov.uk website where you can enter your destination country in the search bar and click entry requirements.

You will receive an electronic laboratory report certified by our Medical Director. This will be sent to you by secure email.

No. And this is important to be aware of. For this you will need an COVID-19 antibody test

Our Coronavirus PCR test are processed by a UKAS accredited laboratory. The tests are also interpreted by our medical team, so you know you are under expert care.

You can do this but please be aware of our terms and conditions:

Blood Test Faq's

Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test.

For example, a blood test can be used to:

Assess your general state of health
See how well certain organs are working such as liver and kidneys or hormone levels
Screen for certain conditions

The healthcare professional who arranges your blood test will tell you whether there are any specific instructions you need to follow before your test.

A blood test usually involves taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. Before taking the sample, the doctor or nurse may clean the area of skin with an antiseptic wipe. A needle attached to a syringe or special container is inserted into the vein. The syringe is used to draw out a sample of your blood. You may feel a slight pricking or scratching sensation as the needle goes in, but it shouldn't be painful.

If you don't like needles and blood, tell the person who is taking the sample so they can make you more comfortable or you can opt for what is called a finger prick test which doesn’t involve a needle.

A variety of conditions can be determined through a simple finger prick test. This is a check-up that can help spot early signs of problems like heart disease and diabetes. The test can be done by pricking your finger. A few drops of blood are put into a vial. No needle is involved. N.B. For a list of available finger-prick tests click here. (Link to list of finger-prick tests available.)

We now offer a range of service levels from 24 hours to a fast-track BLOOD testing service and can email an electronically certified result in 24-48 hrs. Please look at our competitive Blood test prices.

Blood test accuracy varies according to what you are being tested for. Generally a blood sample taken from the vein will be more accurate than a finger prick test. We recommend that if a finger prick test shows adverse result then you should follow up with a venal (from the vein) blood test.

The labs MyLocalTest use for testing blood and determining the result are the same Labs that the NHS or GP uses.

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Covid Test Faq's

Blood Test Faq's

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About us

Blood & Allergy Test

Covid Testing

Covid Test Faq's

What kind of coronavirus test is this?

Is this a suitable coronavirus (COVID) PCR test for travel?

How quickly can I get the result?

How will I receive the results certificate?

Will it tell me if I have had the infection before?

How accurate is the test?

What if I need to cancel a booking?

Blood Test Faq's

How do I prepare for a blood test?

What happens during a blood test?

What if I don’t like needles?

What is a Finger-prick test?

How quickly will I get the results?

How accurate is the test?

Are the blood tests accurate?

Nationwide Testing Services

Propharma UK