COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS TESTING AND SERVICES
We are currently able to provide Covid-19 coronavirus tests to patients.
Our tests and our laboratories have received the required permission from the relevant U.K. regulatory agencies.
We work with regulated and accredited laboratories in the U.K.
We work in partnership with laboratories that have been approved by the Care Quality Commission and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service.
Our tests have received the necessary regulatory approvals in the U.K.
Our tests are fully approved by Public Health England and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
OUR TEST SYSTEM
1. ORDER YOUR TEST
3. RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS VIA EMAIL
2. COLLECT YOUR SAMPLE
2. COLLECT YOUR SAMPLE
3. RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS VIA EMAIL
2. COLLECT YOUR SAMPLE
3. RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS VIA EMAIL
3. RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS VIA EMAIL
3. RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS VIA EMAIL
OUR TESTS
What types of tests do you offer?
We offer two types of tests:
1. Tests that can detect the virus directly (also called viral PCR tests)
2. Tests that check for your immune response (known as antibody tests)
How are the tests done?
Our tests can be done in the following ways:
1. Test samples are taken by yourself via a home test kit which is delivered to your chosen address. The test sample is then sent back for analysis to our laboratory. Test results are received via encrypted email.
2. Test samples are taken by a health care professional at a designated location (e.g. at your home or at your office). The test sample is then sent back for analysis to our laboratory. Test results are received via encrypted email.
Can I buy a test for my children?
The PCR Swab test is for adults and children.
The antibody test is only for adults aged 18 and over.
Can I buy a test if I live outside of the UK?
Our service is for UK residents only.
COVID-19 ANTIBODY HOME TEST KIT
As of 24 August 2020:
The Roche Covid-19 antibody finger prick home test kit has been CE approved and registered with the M.H.R.A.
What does the Covid-19 Antibody Test tell you?
The Covid-19 antibody test tells you if you have already had or been exposed to Covid-19. It is best conducted 14 days after you have developed symptoms.
It is 100% sensitive and 99% specific.
How does the test work?
The Covid-19 antibody test requires a finger prick blood sample to be collected and sent back to our accredited UK laboratory for testing.
What is the accuracy level of the test?
The test has 99.9% sensitivity for presence of antibodies .
What does the test kit contain?
Inside your home testing package, you will find:
- A finger prick blood collection device
- A pathology form
- A postage-paid envelope to return your sample to our laboratory
What is the process for the home test kits?
- Order your Coronavirus test kit online
- Your kit is sent by Royal Mail 24 to your home
- Take a sample by following the instructions in the test kit
- Post your sample back in provided return envelope in a Royal Mail priority post box
- Please find your Royal Mail post box at this link https://www.royalmail.com/priority-postboxes
- Your sample will be sent to our laboratory
- You will receive an email with your results
How long does the process for the home test kits take?
- If you order Monday to 3pm Thursday, your antibody home test kit is dispatched within 24 hours of your on line purchase, and will arrive 24 hours after dispatch
- If you order after 3pm on Thursday, or at any time on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, then your kit will be dispatched on Monday with expected delivery on Tuesday
- Once you have taken your sample, you can immediately post it in a Royal mail priority post box (as described above)
- You will receive your test result 48 hours after your sample is received at our laboratory
- However, during times of high demand, it is possible that there may be delays with the service. We ask for your patience and understanding during these challenging times
What does a positive Covid-19 antibody test mean?
A positive antibody result means you have developed antibodies against Covid-19.
This means that you have had the virus or been exposed to the virus.
However, it is not yet known if having Covid-19 antibodies means that you have immunity, or for how long the immunity may continue. Therefore, continue to follow Public Health guidance about social distancing and hand washing.
What does a negative Covid-19 antibody test mean?
A negative antibody result means you have not developed antibodies against Covid-19.
This could be because:
- You have not been infected by the virus up until a week before the sample was taken
- The blood test was performed too early after you got the infection (less than 14 days)
- You have been infected but have not mounted a significant immune response to the infection.
COVID-19 ANTIBODY TEST - VISIT AT HOME OR OFFICE
What does the Covid-19 Antibody Test tell you?
The Covid-19 antibody test tells you if you have already had or been exposed to Covid-19. It is best conducted 14 days after you have developed symptoms.
It is 100% sensitive and 99% specific.
The Roche Covid-19 antibody test is approved by Public Health England and is CE marked
How does the test work?
The Covid-19 antibody test requires a venous blood sample to be collected by our medical professionals and sent back to our accredited UK laboratory for testing.
What is the accuracy level of the test?
The test has 99.9% sensitivity for presence of antibodies .
What is the process for the test?
- Contact us to schedule an appointment
- Schedule an appointment for a health care professional visit to your home or office
- Prior to the visit, you will be asked to complete a health screening questionnaire via telephone or over email
- Our health care professional will visit your home or office to collect the test sample taken
- Our health care professional will be wearing personal protective equipment, and will ask you to wear a face mask
- Your sample will be sent to our laboratory
- You will receive an email with your results
What does a positive Covid-19 antibody test mean?
A positive antibody result means you have developed antibodies against Covid-19.
This means that you have had the virus or been exposed to the virus.
However, it is not yet known if having Covid-19 antibodies means that you have immunity, or for how long the immunity may continue. Therefore, continue to follow Public Health guidance about social distancing and hand washing.
What does a negative Covid-19 antibody test mean?
A negative IgG result means you have not developed antibodies against Covid-19.
This could be because:
- You have not been infected by the virus up until a week before the sample was taken
- The blood test was performed too early after you got the infection (less than 14 days)
- You have been infected but have not mounted a significant immune response to the infection.
WE PROVIDE A RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES In The U.K.
WE ARE A U.K. MEDICAL CLINIC REGULATED BY THE CQC
WE ARE REGULATED BY THE CARE QUALITY COMMISSION, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The CQC makes sure that health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care.
OUR MEDICAL AND LABORATORY PARTNERS
Are your doctors and laboratories accredited?
Our doctors are CQC registered and our laboratories are UKAS accredited and CQC registered.