We are open for medical and testing services during lockdown. Due to COVID-19 we cannot accept cash. Payments must be made online, over the phone, or using card or contactless in-clinic. Thank you.
A PCR test is designed to look for coronavirus related RNA. A swab sample is taken at our Central London location. Results are emailed to you hours later.
If you receive a positive result you will be unable to travel and will need to self-isolate. Please note, the same day service is not suitable you if you believe you may have the virus. If this is the case, please use the NHS service or by post service
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.
Please Note: Test requirement information is provided by a 3rd Party. Test requirements should be confirmed via your travel operator or the UK Government website before making a booking.
Afghanistan
Test Requirements:Not Required (but recommended)
Albania
Test Requirements:Screening upon arrival
Algeria
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Andorra
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Angola
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Anguilla
Test Requirements:RT-PCR required to enter
Antigua and Barbuda
Test Requirements:RT-PCR required to enter
Argentina
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Armenia
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Aruba
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Australia
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Austria
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Azerbaijan
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Bahamas
Test Requirements:RT-PCR required to enter
Bahrain
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Bangladesh
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Barbados
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Belarus
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Belgium
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Belize
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Benin
Test Requirements:Upon arrival
Bermuda
Test Requirements:Check with travel operator
Bhutan
Test Requirements:If showing symptoms
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Test Requirements:Check government website
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Botswana
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Brazil
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
British Antarctic Territory
Test Requirements:Check government website
British Indian Ocean Territory
Test Requirements:Check government website
British Virgin Islands
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Brunei Darussalam
Test Requirements:Check government website
Bulgaria
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Burkina Faso
Test Requirements:Check government website
Burundi
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Cambodia
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Cameroon
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Canada
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Cape Verde
Test Requirements:RT-PCR required to enter
Cayman Islands
Test Requirements:Check government website
Central African Republic
Test Requirements:If showing symptoms
Chad
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Chile
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
China
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Colombia
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Comoros
Test Requirements:PCR required to enter
Cook Islands
Test Requirements:Check government website
Costa Rica
Test Requirements:Health questionnaire required to enter
Your sample collection will be supervised and undertaken 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. If you are taking the test at home, inside the kit will be a sterile swab to take a sample of your nose or throat. The swab should pick up genetic material related to COVID-19 if you are infected.
Carefully insert a swab into the back of the throat near the tonsils and rotate it a few times. Then insert into the back of the nose until you hit some resistance, with a similar rotation action to ensure enough of the sample is collected. Please note, for the test to be performed properly, you will gag and tear up a little. Next, you must place the swab in the preservative liquid in the test tube, without laboratory in the postage envelope provided.
The PCR test kit also comes with full instructions, but If you are unsure how to perform the test you can contact us on 0333 305 8486 and we will talk you through it.
Online Shop & Booking System
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.
For in-clinic services, you are responsible for taking the swab sample yourself. This will be overseen by a HCP to ensure the sample is taken in the correct manner.
Our laboratory is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Certificate number: CRT1-4708702735
Blood and Medical Services Ltd Company number 11530768 T/A VIVO Clinic Shop
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