PCR Test Newcastle

April 2021 | Reading time: 4 minutes

You can now get PCR tests in Newcastle from VIVO Clinic for foreign travel.

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on without a likely prospect of an end soon, the restrictions on foreign travel have become more severe. Very few countries accept foreign visitors without PCR tests nowadays.

If you want to travel abroad from the UK, you cannot use the NHS COVID-19 tests. The government regulation dictates that you must avail of the PCR tests from authorized private providers.

VIVO Clinic offers PCR tests, especially for foreign travel purposes. Not only will we provide a fit-to-fly certificate if your test result comes back negative, but we can also deliver your result as quick as the very same day.

Our PCR tests in Newcastle uses the ‘reverse transcription’ method. This means that they are RT-PCR tests, the type that is accepted globally: most countries do not accept the standard PCR tests. However, countries that ask for PCR tests also accept RT-PCR test results.

What is a PCR test?

The PCR test is the premier COVID-19 detection method. The test involves extracting the subject’s samples from the nose and throat using a swab. The samples are then analyzed in a laboratory to look for COVID-19 RNA in them. The PCR test is globally recognized for its reliability in finding current COVID-19 infections.

Why do I need a PCR test to travel?

PCR tests for travel are a part of the safety measures taken globally to prevent the further spread of the Coronavirus. Moreover, it has become highly necessary to screen foreign visitors when welcoming them due to the rise of the mutated strains of the virus. Thus, it is almost impossible to travel to a foreign country without them checking for negative results from a PCR test at the border.

When should I book the in-clinic PCR test?

While taking PCR tests for travel may be compulsory, there are no permanent timing rules to follow. Several countries require visitors to take the test 72 hours before departure, but other countries may have different time windows. The accepted timing rules are subject to change and regular updates.

We strongly recommend that you find out about the entry requirements of your destination country before booking a PCR test. You can find the latest information regarding foreign travel on the government’s website.

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

We provide comprehensive fit-to-fly certificates with all negative results from our PCR tests. This document will contain a detailed report of the sample analysis along with attestation from our laboratory personnel.

Is your laboratory regulated?

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

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

Standard procedures are followed at our Newcastle clinic for PCR tests. We collect swab samples from the subject’s nose or throat and send them to our laboratory for testing.

Our Newcastle clinic’s staff are friendly and knowledgeable; they will guide you during the entire sample collection process.

This video shows the sample collection steps.

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

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

No.

PCR tests can only find a subject’s existing COVID-19 infection.

VIVO Clinic’s at-home immune response test will help identify if you had an infection previously.

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

You must postpone your travel and enter a ten-day quarantine immediately. You can only travel if you have fully recovered and can prove it by getting a negative result in a future PCR test.

Other than PCR tests in Newcastle, you can also get other travel-related tests done in-clinic:

• Day 2 and Day 8 PCR tests
• Day 5 Test to Release