What are the best options for getting an RT-PCR test in London for travel to Thailand?

Nov 22, 2021
3 years ago
Jonny *****
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Hi everyone,

Hope this isn’t too off topic.

Got all my things arranged for my trip to Thailand. Got the thailand pass and everything.

Just need the RT-PCR rest. Curious if anyone has had it done in London and can recommend a service? The ones I’m seeing are results within 48 hours which feels a bit tight. Saw one with same day results but they are charging 300£.

Apologies this post isn’t directly related to Thailand.

Thanks!

Jonny
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Jonny is preparing for a trip to Thailand and is seeking recommendations for RT-PCR testing services in London. He is concerned about the timing of the test results, particularly with a tight deadline of 48 hours. Various comments provide suggestions for clinics and services, including Goodbody clinic for next morning results, ExpressTest for quick results, and Randox for affordable home test kits. Additional advice is given regarding the costs and efficiency of different providers, as well as tips for ensuring timely testing before travel.
Kim *******
@Jonny **********
can I check with you, when you did your Thailand pass did you upload a copy of your vaccination certificate or the two QR codes, thank you
Jack *********
We used ExpressTest drive through service at 8pm had a result by 6am next day. £80.
Leon *********
Hi, I’m travelling on Boxing Day and need the pcr… not sure how im going to get it,I’m sure the lab’s won’t be working Xmas day 🤷🏼‍♂️
Lynnette *******
72 hours prior to flight. Look on gov.uk site for a pcr test company that guarantees instant/ fast result. Some do 2 hour, some 24, etc
William ********
Randox same day 160 PDS ... Google
Paul ********
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Jo ****
Boots. Used them and got result back in 20 hours.
Mike ******
Randox
Mike ******
Buy in wells chemists

£65 drop in shop or drop box 24hrs by email
Lisa ********************
Check out Randox. Home test kit. Need drop box nearby. Fast results £43
Sonia *******
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that's also who I used. Did the test Saturday morning and posted it before 12 in their drop box , had an email 4am on the Sunday with the results.. also had a discount with KLM code
Lisa ********************
Can use any code. Doesnt matter who you fly with.
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Hovvard ******
They charge for a covid test in the UK?
Lynnette *******
@Hovvard *****
cost my som £450 in Feb for tests. None turned up on time and none returned results on the days required. Last test, no results at all. The company I used 2 weeks ago was £120 to get pcr for travel but I still had to do the test myself and hand it over to pharmacist to be couriered to the lab. But at least it was back within 24 hours and I could travel.
Lynnette *******
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for travel, yes. But free if not going anywhere. Lol. Its a money maker for the lab companies I guess. Probably got tory mates.
Lynnette *******
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Lynnette *******
I used one from UK govt website list. Goodbody clinic. Got next morning results £120
Jonny *****
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@Lynnette ******
thanks! Will check it out
Lynnette *******
@Jonny **********
on their page they also had a list of pharmacies I could go to and do test, get results in morning.
Jonny *****
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@Lynnette ******
really appreciate the help, thanks!
Lynnette *******
@Jonny **********
it also had fit to fly certificate included. Not cheapest but pharmacy was 100yds from my door so it was convenient.
Lynnette *******
@Jonny **********
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