Is the RT-PCR test the same as a fit to fly PCR test?

Dec 3, 2021
3 years ago
Carl ********
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I have a question about the RT- PCR test. If you’re a keyboard warrior refrain from commenting! Is the RT- PCR the same as a fit to fly PCR?

Thank you
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The RT-PCR test is regarded as a standard procedure when traveling to Thailand, and while there may be some confusion regarding its terminology, it is important to understand that a fit to fly PCR test and RT-PCR test are essentially the same for travel purposes. Some comments indicate that the term 'fit to fly' is not a standardized category and could denote various health checks, but in the context of travel to Thailand, an RT-PCR test is typically what is needed for compliance with entry requirements. Overall, travelers should ensure they are obtaining the correct test as specified by their airline or destination.
Colin ********
I asked the same question to express test and their fit to fly is and stated on the resulting e-mail as such
Declan ***********
ABSOLUTELY *YES* - In Thailand they call it an RT-PCR, and I had Panic Stations as I booked a PCR test and the results from the London 24 hour Lab were written PCR-(RT)... It threw so much Anxiety my Way and was just about to cancel everything until I received the Result, so please do not stress my Friend..... All PCR tests are RT-PCR tests - Enjoy your Holiday........
@Declan **********
Garrett ***********
@Dec***
All PCR tests are not RT-PCR test.
Declan ***********
@Garrett **********
- I must be Honest to you, as I was Flapping around in London and having spent the Money on a PCR test, one of my Tenants, told me to calm the FcKK down as I was like a demented Chicken...... She's a Nurse and I was going on her word - Well for my personal Experience seeing the words (RT) in brackets in my email results was good enough for me...... Garrett, the irony was that all had gone so well up to that - ☘️ - cheers for putting me Straight Buddy - 🙏
Michael ********
Fit to fly is a completly different thing and can be for many different things.
Garrett ***********
No such this as a "fit to fly PCR test."
Ronald *********
@Carl *******
Same as me, I used Collinson they are in the airport station,

There is also Randox in TI, who do testing.
Carl ********
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@Ronald ********
yeh i was going to use the airport station but my flight is at 11am so it’s not possible to get it done there. I think I will go to a randox centre the day before and pay for a 1-3 hour test result
Carl ********
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@Garrett **********
right ok. I was just wondering but I think I’m sorted now! Thanks.
Ronald *********
@Carl *******
You have to apply on line for advanced booking date.
Carl ********
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@Ronald ********
yeh I know. You book it on line mate. I’ve just been on the website
Paul ***********
@Carl *******
best to check before you fly
Carl ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Paul **********
yes I’m flying with Singapore and they want a RT- PCR 48 hours before flight not 72.
Paul ***********
@Carl *******
that's the test l always get maybe best if you get same day test
Carl ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Paul **********
is it? I won’t be able to get same day as I won’t be able to print out the certificate mate
Ronald *********
@Carl *******
I had my RT-PCR test at the airport, a three hour guaranteed result and they printed it for me.
Paul ***********
@Ronald ********
how much for test
Ronald *********
@Paul **********
For my three hour result £82, there is a twelve hour result test £65.
Paul ***********
@Ronald ********
12 hour test 150 pound glasgow Airport don't do a 3 hour one
Paul ***********
@Ronald ********
cheap enough
Carl ********
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@Ronald ********
ahhh ok. Thanks for that info mate! Very helpful
Ronald *********
@Carl *******
Where do you fly from ?
Paul ***********
l go thailand January hopefully there's no lockdown
Paul ***********
@Ronald ********
from Glasgow
Carl ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ronald ********
Manchester!
Paul ***********
@Carl *******
ask for print out or go travel agent do it for you when you flying out
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