Covid Testing

The PCR test answers the question “Do I have Covid-19?” and an Antibody test answers the question “Has my body shown an IgG antibody response to Covid-19?’. The PCR test is for those who think they may currently have the virus.

Use the PCR test if you suspect you currently have Covid-19 or suspect you have recently been exposed to it. The PCR test can detect Covid-19 even if you don’t yet have symptoms.

No. At present, we do not know if recovering from Covid-19 protects you from reinfection.

According to the World Health Organisation: “There is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second infection.

All tests are sent out using Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day Tracked service. Orders to countries outside of the UK will incur extra postage costs, please contact us for more details.

The test packages include a UK pre-stamped envelope to be posted back to our laboratory partners. We recommend that UK customers return the test to the laboratory using Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day Tracked service. If you are returning the test from another country, please contact us for more details and advice before completing the tests.

The PCR test reports high sensitivity and high specificity.

Sensitivity tells you how often a test correctly gives a positive result for people who have the condition being tested for. This is also known as the “true positive” rate.

Specificity tells you how often test correctly generates a negative result for people who do not have the condition being tested for. This is also known as the “true negative” rate.

The PCR test has a specificity of 100% and a sensitivity of 100%

The test is CE marked, which means that the manufacturer has checked that the tests meet EU safety, health or environmental requirements, and comply with EU legislation. These tests are also authorised for distribution by the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

We offer discounted tests for NHS frontline staff. Please email Reception to find out more.