452 Chester Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9HD

Covid-19 testing services

We offer a comprehensive range of fast, efficient and affordable Covid-19 tests suitable for travel both to and from the UK.

The tests you need depend mainly on where you are travelling to and your vaccination status.  We provide outbound tests (Fit to Fly tests before you depart the UK) and return tests for your flight back to the UK.  We offer both Lateral Flow tests and PCR tests.

Whilst you don't usually have a choice as to the type of test you need to travel to a particular place,  we think you should have a choice as to how and where you take them.  That’s why we offer tests by post taken in the comfort of your own home, or at one of our travel clinics.

 

PCR Test Process

When you have placed your order, we will send you an order confirmation email with a link to a data capture form.

Click on the link in the email and enter the data required into the form.  If you are booking a Day 2 test, we will send you an email with the booking reference numbers required for your passenger locator form. ‘

Full instructions will be included with the test kit.  If you take the test at home, you will need to return your sample to us for testing.  Depending on the service you have bought, you either use the prepaid envelope provided or deliver it to the drop box at our Manchester Travel Clinic - 448-452 Chester Road, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 9HD.  We are also adding new drop box locations.

If you select our walk-in option, you will have the opportunity to make an appointment as part of the registration process.  Alternatively, you can ring us on 0161 660 7375 or just turn up at your convenience.  In any case, you will take your sample on site and we will return the sample to the lab for testing on your behalf

Please remember not to eat, smoke or chew gum in the 30 minutes before taking your test and make sure you have the necessary information with you, including your passport number and your flight details.

A certificate will be sent to you by email with your result. 

 

Lateral Flow Test Process

Full instructions will be sent with the test kit.  

The testing process is easy to follow.

  1. When you have placed your order, we will send you an order confirmation email with a link to a data capture form

  2. Click on the link in the email and enter the data required into the form.

  3. We will post the test kit to you.  Take the test and follow the instructions to upload a photo of the used cassette to our portal

  4. We will send you confirmation of the result and a certificate within 12 hours, usually sooner.

  

Our range of tests 

Testing requirements change frequently.  Requirements for leaving the UK are set by the Government of the country you are travelling to.  Requirements for returning to the UK are set by the UK national and devolved Governments.  

 

Please check the UK Government website for the latest rules. You can also ring us for friendly advice.