PCR Test Chester

April 2021 | Reading time: 3 minutes

Our PCR tests in Chester include fit-to-fly certificates and next-day results services.

If you are flying off to a foreign country, you can be certain that there are going to be COVID-19 related restrictions. The one entry requirement every country seems to impose nowadays is the pre-travel PCR test.

When departing from the UK, you can only take the PCR tests for travel from government-approved test providers. The government has prohibited the use of NHS tests from being used for foreign travel.

PCR tests in Chester with VIVO Clinic will ensure that you are supplied with a fit-to-fly certificate if your test comes back negative. And we deliver results the very next day.

What are PCR tests?

PCR tests are a clinical process that helps find out if a subject is currently infected with COVID-19. It is safe and considered by experts to be the most reliable method.

Why do I need a PCR test to travel?

As the pandemic continues, a lot of countries have made much progress in terms of vaccine rollout. In an effort to curb the spread and protect the vaccine’s progress, most countries do not allow visitors in without a valid PCR test evidencing the absence of infection.

Therefore, you must take a pre-travel PCR test before departing the UK.

When should I book the in-clinic PCR test?

You must book your in-clinic PCR test according to your destination country’s entry requirement policy. Not every country follows the same time window of when a PCR test must be taken. Some allow tests taken within a week of departure, while others are strict about the test being taken within 72 hours of flight.

You can find the latest information on various country’s entry requirement policies on the UK government’s website.

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

The fit-to-fly certificate is a major component of our PCR tests service. We supply the certification with every negative test.

Is your laboratory regulated?

Our laboratory is regulated. It is registered with the Care Quality Commission under certificate number CRT1-4708702735.

How are VIVO Clinic’s PCR tests in Chester done?

You will only need to be present for the sample collection of the test. We use sterile swabs to extract samples from inside the nose and back of the throat. It is safe and does not cause too much discomfort.

The samples are then tested thoroughly at our laboratory.

The video below shows you how the samples are collected.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yhrLu6whq8

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

The capability of PCR tests is limited to only being able to detect current COVID-19 infections. However, you can order our immune response test to check if you were previously infected.

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

You must quarantine yourself immediately and inform everyone you were in contact with in the last ten days.

You may only resume your travel plans once you have attained a negative PCR test.