PCR Test Peterborough

April 2021 | Reading time: 4 minutes

VIVO Clinic now offers same-day results with PCR tests in Peterborough.

If you are about to embark on a holiday abroad or simply travelling for other reasons, you are probably already aware that you can only do so following a negative PCR test.

While the government has banned the use of free NHS COVID-19 for travelling, our PCR test services were designed specifically with the intent to facilitate foreign travel.

Taking PCR tests in Peterborough from VIVO Clinic will ensure you receive a fit-to-fly certificate as well as fast result delivery. You can book either a same-day results service or a next-day results service.

What is a PCR test?

PCR or polymerase chain reaction test is a method where a particular DNA or RNA from a sample is multiplied and studied in detail. In this case, a PCR test is used to determine the presence of COVID-19 RNA in a sample collected from a subject’s nose or throat.

How reliable are PCR tests?

PCR tests are the most reliable way to find a current COVID-19 infection in a person so far. It is recognized globally as the prime COVID-19 detection tool.

Why do I need a PCR test to travel?

In the current climate, almost all the governments in the world have closed their borders off to visitors who cannot produce a negative PCR test result on arrival. Failure to comply can result in heavy fines in addition to the refusal of entry.

Presently, with the exponential rise of the Delta variant cases worldwide, the requirement for pre-travel PCR tests has become more severe.

When should I book the in-clinic PCR test?

Every individual country has their own set of rules regarding the COVID-19 related entry requirements. While one country may ask visitors for a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure, another might have a much longer time window. Furthermore, as newer data becomes available, countries are constantly changing and updating these rules.

Thus, we ask that you confirm the latest requirement of your destination country using the government’s website before booking your pre-travel PCR test.

Will you provide me with a fit-to-fly certificate?

If you are going abroad, you must carry a fit-to-fly certificate. It is a part of our pre-travel PCR tests service that we supply you with one if you get a negative result from your test.

Is your laboratory regulated?

It is. Our certificate number is CRT1-4708702735 with the Care Quality Commission.

How are your in-clinic PCR tests in Peterborough done?

The in-clinic PCR tests in Peterborough are just like all other PCR tests. We will collect your samples at the clinic and then send them to our laboratory. The actual polymerase chain reaction will be conducted at the lab by experts.

At our Peterborough clinic, our clinical staff are extremely friendly and professional. They will guide you with precise care through the course of your sample collection.

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Can I find out about a previous infection with a PCR test?

While PCR tests are highly reliable, they can be used to detect current infections only.

If you wish to find out whether you were infected in the past, please use our at-home immune response test.

What if my PCR test result comes back positive for COVID-19?

A positive PCR test result will mean that you will not be allowed to travel. On receiving such a result, you must postpone your plans of taking a trip abroad and enter self-isolation immediately.

It goes without saying, however, we cannot supply you with a fit-to-fly certificate if you test positive.

For guidance during your quarantine period, you can contact the NHS, either by phone by dialling 111 or online at https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19.

Other than in-clinic PCR tests, you can also book the following travel-related tests at VIVO Clinic Peterborough:

• Day 2 and Day 8 Tests
• Day 5 Test to Release