VIVO Clinic Liverpool now offers in-clinic PCR Travel Tests, which are essential for customers who wish to travel internationally.
A nasal and throat swab is taken to look for current COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.
Use the calendar above to select a date and book your appointment.
Tests booked through the Government website are not for recreational travel purposes and do not supply you with a fit-to-fly certificate. Unnecessary strain is being put on the government system by those attempting to book tests for travel.
Our in-clinic tests are for travel purposes only. If you have COVID-19 symptoms you should book a test via the Government website or buy a test from our online shop.
PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction. It’s a laboratory-based test designed to detect coronavirus related RNA.
You cannot leave the country if you have the virus or are displaying symptoms. The same restrictions apply if you have come into contact with someone who has COVID-19 or displays symptoms.
Additionally, many popular destinations such as Cyprus, require you to prove you to show a negative test result taken within 72 hours of your outbound flight.
The PCR travel test is therefore essential for many holiday-goers who are hoping to travel in the near future.
Our tests are recognised for travel and you will be emailed the results within 48 hours of your sample being received at the lab.
Category B travel restrictions require you to take the test within 72 hours of your flight. The Liverpool clinic will send your swab sample to our CQC registered laboratory via express courier. The lab will process your sample and email your results within 48 hours.
The lab will provide you with test results via email. You can use this email to prove the date and outcome of your test.
Yes. Sample collection kits are available from our shop. The kits include a lab test however you are responsible for sending the kit to the lab using the pre-paid envelope provided.
In-clinic tests are generally more popular because the process is expedited and done under the supervision of our clinic staff.
Yes, we use the London Medical Laboratory which is registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Certificate number: CRT1-4708702735
The test has 100% sensitivity
No. A PCR test looks for current infection.
The Liverpool address is:
88 Rodney St
Liverpool
L1 9AR
If you receive a positive result, this means that you are currently infected with COVID-19, and you could pose a risk to others around you. Therefore, you should self-isolate immediately, and inform those you have been in contact with in the last 7 days in case this result affects them.
If you would like further information on what you should do if you receive a positive result, you should visit https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19 or contact the NHS on 111.
The countries to which you can currently travel, and their respective regulations are continuously evolving. We recommend that you visit the Government webpage which is kept up to date with the latest information and developments.
Your sample collection will be supervised by our trained staff who will provide full guidance. You may also wish to familiarise yourself with the sample collection procedure prior to your appointment.
PCR Tests can be purchased online and delivered anywhere in the UK. In-clinic PCR travel testing is now available at many of our clinics and can be booked online.
Our laboratory is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Certificate number: CRT1-4708702735
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