PCR Tests for travel: recommendations?

BrightonCottager

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Sep 30, 2013

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Brighton

• Jul 5, 2021

• #1

There are hundreds of clinics offering PCR tests to enable visits to foreign lands but I've started seeing stories that some are unreliable. Has anyone got experience/ recommendations for reliable reasonably priced ones? Ta.

 

Rugrat

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Mar 13, 2011

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Seaford

• Jul 5, 2021

• #2

BrightonCottager said:

There are hundreds of clinics offering PCR tests to enable visits to foreign lands but I've started seeing stories that some are unreliable. Has anyone got experience/ recommendations for reliable reasonably priced ones? Ta.

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Express test Gatwick, drive through, fast and reliable in my experience

 

BrightonCottager

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• Jul 5, 2021

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• #3

Rugrat said:

Express test Gatwick, drive through, fast and reliable in my experience

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Thanks. Flying from Thiefrow (thanks to BA exiting Gatwick) so I'll see if they're operating there. Will probably be £££ more.

 

Rugrat

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• Jul 6, 2021

• #4

BrightonCottager said:

Thanks. Flying from Thiefrow (thanks to BA exiting Gatwick) so I'll see if they're operating there. Will probably be £££ more.

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Doesn't matter where you fly from given you need to take the test 48/72 hours before departure.

There's a BA discount code to use for Express which comes out at £60. (see ba.com)

It's drive through and in South terminal long term car park

 

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Biffer

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Jul 13, 2003

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• Jul 6, 2021

• #5

I manage a PCR clinic at Fiveways.
We can also provide results and the certificate on the same day.
Obvs we also provide certificates for Antigen tests if that's all you need.

This place....


https://www.google.co.uk/search?ibp...6z5ULFBXLOhZnkvrrBk9Hew6i#lkt=LocalPoiReviews

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BrightonCottager

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Biffer said:

I manage a PCR clinic at Fiveways.
We can also provide results and the certificate on the same day.
Obvs we also provide certificates for Antigen tests if that's all you need.

This place....


https://www.google.co.uk/search?ibp...6z5ULFBXLOhZnkvrrBk9Hew6i#lkt=LocalPoiReviews

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Thanks very much. You're just up the road from me!

 

BrightonCottager

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• Jul 6, 2021

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Rugrat said:

Doesn't matter where you fly from given you need to take the test 48/72 hours before departure.

There's a BA discount code to use for Express which comes out at £60. (see ba.com)

It's drive through and in South terminal long term car park

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Good point, well made. Thanks for the tip.

 

Rodney Thomas

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• Jul 19, 2021

• #8

BrightonCottager said:

Thanks very much. You're just up the road from me!

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Can I ask how this went? I am probably going to need a test and release PCR quite urgently in August and wonder how high the success rate is for returning results back the same day [MENTION=449]Biffer[/MENTION]? (I realise these test can sometime return inconclusive results or take a little longer to process)

 

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kemptown kid

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• Jul 22, 2021

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Another satisfied Gatwick drive through customer here. How much does Biffer's Preson Park outfit charge? Would be much more convenient than Gatwick if price similar.

 

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Fran Sandaza 8 my hamster

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• Jul 31, 2021

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Recommend the fiveways one, my two children went there this morning.
Rapid Antigen test and certificate to fly to Croatia within 2 hours £49 each.

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dazzer6666

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• Aug 3, 2021

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Portugal not accepting the ‘Indian’ version of the AZ vaccine at the moment. Seems as though a big chunk of this was administered locally (certainly Brighton) as know several people this affects.

 

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Sue1983

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• Aug 3, 2021

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dazzer6666 said:

Portugal not accepting the ‘Indian’ version of the AZ vaccine at the moment. Seems as though a big chunk of this was administered locally (certainly Brighton) as know several people this affects.

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I know a couple of people who had this in Crawley.

 

dazzer6666

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• Aug 4, 2021

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dazzer6666 said:

Portugal not accepting the ‘Indian’ version of the AZ vaccine at the moment. Seems as though a big chunk of this was administered locally (certainly Brighton) as know several people this affects.

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Sue1983 said:

I know a couple of people who had this in Crawley.

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Reports this morning suggesting Portugal have done a U-turn overnight and will now accept the ‘Indian’ vaccine in the British Covid passport……..

…..golf trip back ON

 

Thunder Bolt

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• Aug 5, 2021

• #14

Biffer said:

I manage a PCR clinic at Fiveways.
We can also provide results and the certificate on the same day.
Obvs we also provide certificates for Antigen tests if that's all you need.

This place....


https://www.google.co.uk/search?ibp...6z5ULFBXLOhZnkvrrBk9Hew6i#lkt=LocalPoiReviews

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Now France has gone back to Amber, how much do you charge for a Day 2 test?

 

The Wookiee

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Nov 10, 2003

14,850

Worthing

• Sep 2, 2021

• #15

Question:

Do I need to pre book a day 2 test before travelling back to the UK or do I need to book it before I go on holiday or can I just book one when I’m home ?

 

sparkie

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Jul 17, 2003

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Hove

• Sep 2, 2021

• #16

The Wookiee said:

Question:

Do I need to pre book a day 2 test before travelling back to the UK or do I need to book it before I go on holiday or can I just book one when I’m home ?

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You need to put the test booking reference on your inbound passenger location form.

 

The Wookiee

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Nov 10, 2003

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Worthing

• Sep 2, 2021

• #17

sparkie said:

You need to put the test booking reference on your inbound passenger location form.

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Cheers !

 

The Wookiee

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Nov 10, 2003

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Worthing

• Oct 4, 2021

• #18

Biffer said:

I manage a PCR clinic at Fiveways.
We can also provide results and the certificate on the same day.
Obvs we also provide certificates for Antigen tests if that's all you need.

This place....


https://www.google.co.uk/search?ibp...6z5ULFBXLOhZnkvrrBk9Hew6i#lkt=LocalPoiReviews

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Went here yesterday for my day 2 PCR test - very professional place - highly recommend

 

Tom Hark Preston Park

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Jul 6, 2003

70,143

• Oct 10, 2021

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Biffer said:

I manage a PCR clinic at Fiveways.
We can also provide results and the certificate on the same day.
Obvs we also provide certificates for Antigen tests if that's all you need.

This place....


https://www.google.co.uk/search?ibp...6z5ULFBXLOhZnkvrrBk9Hew6i#lkt=LocalPoiReviews

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Used your clinic for my Day 2 PCR test, following a recommendation from the fount of all knowledge that is NSC. Top quality service from a clinical perspective!

If I had one minor constructive nuts n bolts grumble, I'd say that management of the folks loitering on the pavement outside the clinic could do with some improvement. A bit of STEERING. As your appointments are booked at five minute slots, there's generally folks who are early, folks who are late, folks who don't even seem to know. They need a bit of firm guidance from within the clinic IMHO. Sort that bit out and you'd be getting that fifth star that your service otherwise fully deserves

 

Yoda

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Mar 1, 2004

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Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom

• Oct 10, 2021

• #20

Entering mainland Portugal

Before you travel to mainland Portugal
If you have an NHS COVID Pass or an EU digital COVID vaccination certificate showing you have been fully vaccinated with an EU approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before you travel you do not need to have a COVID-19 test to enter Portugal. Be prepared to show a digital or paper copy of your COVID vaccination or recovery certificate when you check-in for your flight, and complete an online passenger locator card

On arrival in mainland Portugal
You will be subject to health screening on arrival. If your temperature is 38ºC or over or you show signs of being unwell, you may be required to take a COVID-19 test and remain at the airport until you receive your test result.
The authorities in mainland Portugal will accept the UK’s proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record. Your NHS appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.