Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
Planning to visit UK from Saudi next week and searching for a company to use for the day 2 and 8 tests. However the prices are ridiculous, into the 100's of pounds for self test by post.
Anyone know of cheaper companies to use for self test by post? Also I cannot complete the Passenger Locator form without a reference number from the test provider. Thanks. |
Re: Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
I used Randox Health. They have discount codes generally. I used 'Emirates' code and it provided 10% discount. Not sure if there is any other code with a greater value.
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Re: Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
Google Nationwide Pathology. A friend of mine came from Dubai yesterday and recommended them. They have the 2 & 8 days test for £85. That's reasonable. Don't try to go so cheap as some labs don't respond and have a horrendous process. That friend told me Expert Medicals didn't send the sample to the home office and their phones are not answering. Also if you received either AZ, Phizer or Moderna double vaccination, you only need day 2, not 8 if you are coming directly from Saudi. That should cut your PCR bill by half. Good luck
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Re: Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
Originally Posted by Afahd
(Post 13047100)
Google Nationwide Pathology. A friend of mine came from Dubai yesterday and recommended them. They have the 2 & 8 days test for £85. That's reasonable. Don't try to go so cheap as some labs don't respond and have a horrendous process. That friend told me Expert Medicals didn't send the sample to the home office and their phones are not answering. Also if you received either AZ, Phizer or Moderna double vaccination, you only need day 2, not 8 if you are coming directly from Saudi. That should cut your PCR bill by half. Good luck
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Re: Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
Originally Posted by UKMS
(Post 13047221)
out of interest why do you say you don’t need day 8 ? …… if you’ve been vaccinated in Saudi (I’ve assumed the OP has been) you need day 2 and 8
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-ambe...ber-list-rules If you are fully vaccinatedAfter you arrive in England you must take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2.This applies if you’re fully vaccinated under either:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-q...ive-in-england What counts as fully vaccinatedYou may not be considered to be fully vaccinated for the purpose of entering the UK even if you’re considered to be fully vaccinated in your country of origin.In the UK, ‘fully vaccinated’ means you’ve had either:
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Re: Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
Originally Posted by Afahd
(Post 13047273)
These are the rules if you are landing from an amber list country such as Saudi and you are fully vaccinated before departure by at least 14 days
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-ambe...ber-list-rules If you are fully vaccinatedAfter you arrive in England you must take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2.This applies if you’re fully vaccinated under either:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-q...ive-in-england What counts as fully vaccinatedYou may not be considered to be fully vaccinated for the purpose of entering the UK even if you’re considered to be fully vaccinated in your country of origin.In the UK, ‘fully vaccinated’ means you’ve had either:
Yeah …. Got all that and know it inside out but as the OP is ‘visiting’ the UK from Saudi …. High chance the vaccine has been done in Saudi which doesn’t qualify. I’m sure the OP will tell us. |
Re: Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
Originally Posted by UKMS
(Post 13047275)
Yeah …. Got all that and know it inside out but as the OP is ‘visiting’ the UK from Saudi …. High chance the vaccine has been done in Saudi which doesn’t qualify. I’m sure the OP will tell us.
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Re: Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
Originally Posted by Millhouse
(Post 13047331)
I feel like he skipped over the sentence he didn't like.
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Re: Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
Originally Posted by weasel decentral
(Post 13047354)
Might be ok depending on the vaccine, I had Astra Zeneca in India and it's accepted in Europe generally as being vaccinated. Though the rules seem wildly inconsistent and subject to change
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Re: Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
You can see the list of test providers here. Prices from £20 to £675(!). Worth checking reviews, e.g. on Test Pilot.
https://www.find-travel-test-provide...est-type/amber |
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We’ve used an in person reputable clinic in London for our trips and using them again tomorrow…… cost a bit more but they are very efficient, they see you exactly on time and return the result with certificate same day. For me it was better the devil you know.
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Re: Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
Originally Posted by UKMS
(Post 13047437)
We’ve used an in person reputable clinic in London for our trips and using them again tomorrow…… cost a bit more but they are very efficient, they see you exactly on time and return the result with certificate same day. For me it was better the devil you know.
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Re: Day 2 and Day 8 COVID Tests
Originally Posted by Millhouse
(Post 13047373)
It has to be administered by the NHS. You realise when you try and lie on the UK-locator form and it asks more questions... you either have to go down a rabbit hole of extra lies over lies or press the back button. I pressed the back button.
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