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We’re due to fly on 10th, was hoping the rules would change to antigen tests for GC in time for us, but it’s now cutting things too fine, so bit the bullet and ordered 2 pcr tests through jet2.
The company are who do the tests are called livingcare, I tried a google search for reviews, but didn’t find much out, so thought a thread with peoples experience of the service they offer might be helpful moving forward.
Obviously which ever testing company is used, basically your holiday is in their hands (assuming your negative), if they don’t get the results back in time, the holiday isn’t going to happen. |
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"We’re due to fly on 10th, was hoping the rules would change to antigen tests for GC in time for us, but it’s now cutting things too fine, so bit the bullet and ordered 2 pcr tests through jet2.
The company are who do the tests are called livingcare, I tried a google search for reviews, but didn’t find much out, so thought a thread with peoples experience of the service they offer might be helpful moving forward.
Obviously which ever testing company is used, basically your holiday is in their hands (assuming your negative), if they don’t get the results back in time, the holiday isn’t going to happen."
Flying on the 5th they have delivered the tests told me when to take it and to send it back by priority post. Seem to be professional up to now  |
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The company are who do the tests are called livingcare, I tried a google search for reviews, but didn’t find much out, "
I assume there won't be many reviews yet as this is the first week most people are doing it |
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The company are who do the tests are called livingcare, I tried a google search for reviews, but didn’t find much out,
I assume there won't be many reviews yet as this is the first week most people are doing it"
Yes that will be the case right now, but once things start rolling again, it will be interesting to see how things go with their service.
So far I’m impressed, had email already saying the kits have been dispatched |
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"We’re due to fly on 10th, was hoping the rules would change to antigen tests for GC in time for us, but it’s now cutting things too fine, so bit the bullet and ordered 2 pcr tests through jet2.
The company are who do the tests are called livingcare, I tried a google search for reviews, but didn’t find much out, so thought a thread with peoples experience of the service they offer might be helpful moving forward.
Obviously which ever testing company is used, basically your holiday is in their hands (assuming your negative), if they don’t get the results back in time, the holiday isn’t going to happen."
Check with Jet2 especially if you use their travel insurance and use a company recommended by them you should be entitled to rebook of the test doesn't come back in time. |
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"Are they still £120 a pop?
£95 via jet2
What timescale do they guarantee the results in. "
Ive looked at quite a few and NONE of them guarantee results in a certain time it's always "results in 24 hours" with "no guarantee" at the bottom. |
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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago
Zurich. NOT London. |
"Are they still £120 a pop?
£95 via jet2
What timescale do they guarantee the results in.
Ive looked at quite a few and NONE of them guarantee results in a certain time it's always "results in 24 hours" with "no guarantee" at the bottom."
Standard disclaimer, they all say that. This is why we have booked an overnight test, so we have a little bit of leeway. |
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"Are they still £120 a pop?
£95 via jet2
What timescale do they guarantee the results in.
Ive looked at quite a few and NONE of them guarantee results in a certain time it's always "results in 24 hours" with "no guarantee" at the bottom."
Exactly that's why we have
re booked our flights for next year instead, too much drama. |
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By *umgalMan
over a year ago
glasvow |
"Are they still £120 a pop?
£95 via jet2
What timescale do they guarantee the results in.
Ive looked at quite a few and NONE of them guarantee results in a certain time it's always "results in 24 hours" with "no guarantee" at the bottom.
Exactly that's why we have
re booked our flights for next year instead, too much drama. "
I got my test from Randox and the say 12-24 hours after Geri g the sample in their lab. They actually only took 6.5 hours
You can take the swab 72 hours before flight and send it off. There should be no issue getting it back in time. Only issue is cost. 120 £ |
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By *ed14Couple
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"Are they still £120 a pop?
£95 via jet2
What timescale do they guarantee the results in.
Ive looked at quite a few and NONE of them guarantee results in a certain time it's always "results in 24 hours" with "no guarantee" at the bottom.
Exactly that's why we have
re booked our flights for next year instead, too much drama.
I got my test from Randox and the say 12-24 hours after Geri g the sample in their lab. They actually only took 6.5 hours
You can take the swab 72 hours before flight and send it off. There should be no issue getting it back in time. Only issue is cost. 120 £ "
Did you post the test back or take it to a drop off point ? |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
Stansted are opening a testing centre, from December 15th, doing a full range of tests, to clear for flying out and also on return to the uk,if you need to isolate, returning from certain countries. |
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By *ilverfox6099Man
over a year ago
Maybe closer than you think .. |
"Stansted are opening a testing centre, from December 15th, doing a full range of tests, to clear for flying out and also on return to the uk,if you need to isolate, returning from certain countries."
Manchester too |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Stansted are opening a testing centre, from December 15th, doing a full range of tests, to clear for flying out and also on return to the uk,if you need to isolate, returning from certain countries.
Manchester too"
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Stansted are opening a testing centre, from December 15th, doing a full range of tests, to clear for flying out and also on return to the uk,if you need to isolate, returning from certain countries."
PCR test result time 24-72 hours £99
Antigen test result time 1 hour £50
They have also partnered with Boots and will give a 5% discount on the PCR test.
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"Stansted are opening a testing centre, from December 15th, doing a full range of tests, to clear for flying out and also on return to the uk,if you need to isolate, returning from certain countries.
PCR test result time 24-72 hours £99
Antigen test result time 1 hour £50
They have also partnered with Boots and will give a 5% discount on the PCR test.
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exactly the same as Manchester Airport.
Up to 72 hours is pretty useless  |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Stansted are opening a testing centre, from December 15th, doing a full range of tests, to clear for flying out and also on return to the uk,if you need to isolate, returning from certain countries.
PCR test result time 24-72 hours £99
Antigen test result time 1 hour £50
They have also partnered with Boots and will give a 5% discount on the PCR test.
exactly the same as Manchester Airport.
Up to 72 hours is pretty useless "
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We want to go to PDI in January obviously we need to get the test done, but is our insurance still valid, a guy told us insurance companies are still not honouring travel insurance
Any ideas guys please |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"We want to go to PDI in January obviously we need to get the test done, but is our insurance still valid, a guy told us insurance companies are still not honouring travel insurance
Any ideas guys please "
I think it depends on who you're with. Best check with your company, if not there are companies out there who do cover Covid, you'll find them doing a Google |
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"We want to go to PDI in January obviously we need to get the test done, but is our insurance still valid, a guy told us insurance companies are still not honouring travel insurance
Any ideas guys please
I think it depends on who you're with. Best check with your company, if not there are companies out there who do cover Covid, you'll find them doing a Google "
Thanks will do |
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By *avenvalCouple
over a year ago
Leicester |
Don't what ever you do send test kits back by royal mail tracked 24 it took one if ours from Saturday the 28th November until Wednesday the 2nd December to be delivered we received our negative test results at 07:08 on Thursday the 3rd of December 52 minutes before our flight took off. Unfortunately we missed the flight.
Obviously this wasn't the fault of the the company doing the tests but if their phone system or emails had been anything better than totally useless we might have bee able to make them aware of the situation.
In short your any other courier you can Royal Mail tracked 24 service isn't working. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Don't what ever you do send test kits back by royal mail tracked 24 it took one if ours from Saturday the 28th November until Wednesday the 2nd December to be delivered we received our negative test results at 07:08 on Thursday the 3rd of December 52 minutes before our flight took off. Unfortunately we missed the flight.
Obviously this wasn't the fault of the the company doing the tests but if their phone system or emails had been anything better than totally useless we might have bee able to make them aware of the situation.
In short your any other courier you can Royal Mail tracked 24 service isn't working."
Oh dear, hope you get another flight xx |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"PCR tests or any covid tests when you think of it are a waste of time, as soon as you have add the swab taken become invalid as you walk out the room you could catch it. Xx"
You are right, of course,but they are a requirement to get into the country,so not a waste of time, if you want to go on holiday |
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"PCR tests or any covid tests when you think of it are a waste of time, as soon as you have add the swab taken become invalid as you walk out the room you could catch it. Xx
You are right, of course,but they are a requirement to get into the country,so not a waste of time, if you want to go on holiday "
Aaaw definitely but farcical, all booked for one on Sunday 12th Dec go on the 16th you do the maths.. will say the test was taken on the Monday.. let's hope the antigen comes in for the rest on the 18thdec xd |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"PCR tests or any covid tests when you think of it are a waste of time, as soon as you have add the swab taken become invalid as you walk out the room you could catch it. Xx
You are right, of course,but they are a requirement to get into the country,so not a waste of time, if you want to go on holiday
Aaaw definitely but farcical, all booked for one on Sunday 12th Dec go on the 16th you do the maths.. will say the test was taken on the Monday.. let's hope the antigen comes in for the rest on the 18thdec xd"
If you're booked for Sunday 13th you'll be ok for 16th |
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"PCR tests or any covid tests when you think of it are a waste of time, as soon as you have add the swab taken become invalid as you walk out the room you could catch it. Xx
You are right, of course,but they are a requirement to get into the country,so not a waste of time, if you want to go on holiday
Aaaw definitely but farcical, all booked for one on Sunday 12th Dec go on the 16th you do the maths.. will say the test was taken on the Monday.. let's hope the antigen comes in for the rest on the 18thdec xd"
It will have the date of the test on the certificate |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"PCR tests or any covid tests when you think of it are a waste of time, as soon as you have add the swab taken become invalid as you walk out the room you could catch it. Xx
You are right, of course,but they are a requirement to get into the country,so not a waste of time, if you want to go on holiday
Aaaw definitely but farcical, all booked for one on Sunday 12th Dec go on the 16th you do the maths.. will say the test was taken on the Monday.. let's hope the antigen comes in for the rest on the 18thdec xd
It will have the date of the test on the certificate "
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over a year ago
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"We want to go to PDI in January obviously we need to get the test done, but is our insurance still valid, a guy told us insurance companies are still not honouring travel insurance
Any ideas guys please "
We've got a great idea... come visit us when you get here!  |
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By *ilverfox6099Man
over a year ago
Maybe closer than you think .. |
Done my pcr test today.... I ordered kit last Wednesday it arrived Friday afternoon.
But a stressful time, earlier this morning. But it turned out turned out I was putting in wrong barcode online. Got to laugh or I will cry lol.
Finally did my test and then drove to Manchester to drop kit off at couriers all labelled up.... Randox do your bit now.
What can possibly go wrong now.... I didn't swab myself properly.... Or it comes back positive.
Fingers crossed I'm on that plane Thursday morning....
Is this the future... Damn you covid...?! |
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By *our LamourCouple
over a year ago
'near that London' |
"Done my pcr test today.... I ordered kit last Wednesday it arrived Friday afternoon.
But a stressful time, earlier this morning. But it turned out turned out I was putting in wrong barcode online. Got to laugh or I will cry lol.
Finally did my test and then drove to Manchester to drop kit off at couriers all labelled up.... Randox do your bit now.
What can possibly go wrong now.... I didn't swab myself properly.... Or it comes back positive.
Fingers crossed I'm on that plane Thursday morning....
Is this the future... Damn you covid...?! "
Do keep us all updated with ALL that happens with this test won’t you ? |
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"Hi, has anyone traveled over the last few days, and if so how they got on with their test results ?"
We paid the rip off prices of a private clinic on a wed evening so we could fly on sat morn
For guaranteed results within 24 hrs . All was good and results were obv neg Yaaayy
Expensive but prob worth it as long as its a neg result |
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By *ilverfox6099Man
over a year ago
Maybe closer than you think .. |
"Done my pcr test today.... I ordered kit last Wednesday it arrived Friday afternoon.
But a stressful time, earlier this morning. But it turned out turned out I was putting in wrong barcode online. Got to laugh or I will cry lol.
Finally did my test and then drove to Manchester to drop kit off at couriers all labelled up.... Randox do your bit now.
What can possibly go wrong now.... I didn't swab myself properly.... Or it comes back positive.
Fingers crossed I'm on that plane Thursday morning....
Is this the future... Damn you covid...?!
Do keep us all updated with ALL that happens with this test won’t you ? "
Just received an email, my swab kit is at the lab. Just a matter of waiting to see if its worth getting my case out of loft. |
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By *ed14Couple
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"Hi, has anyone traveled over the last few days, and if so how they got on with their test results ?
We paid the rip off prices of a private clinic on a wed evening so we could fly on sat morn
For guaranteed results within 24 hrs . All was good and results were obv neg Yaaayy
Expensive but prob worth it as long as its a neg result "
Do you mind us asking when did you receive your results ? |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Arrived on time... Landed at 12 55.... In taxi at 13 20.
...case was one of the first on carousel.... Scanned qr code... And only had to show pcr certificate at reception which they keep... "
Great! You have a lovely time |
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By *ilverfox6099Man
over a year ago
Maybe closer than you think .. |
"Just made it before this shite again from our government....
I know...nightmare. Will the quarantine affect you?"
My company will pay me as I was here before the restriction was applied. So let the fun begin lol x |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Just made it before this shite again from our government....
I know...nightmare. Will the quarantine affect you?
My company will pay me as I was here before the restriction was applied. So let the fun begin lol x"
Oh that's good! |
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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago
Zurich. NOT London. |
"New rules regarding tests now. A tma test is acceptable as well as the expensive pcr
Just nowhere to get one"
It appears to be a Spanish designed test, can't find anywhere in the UK offering it. |
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"...Scanned qr code... And only had to show pcr certificate at reception which they keep... "
I only had my result certificate on my phone, pdf.Download from email & they accepted that at the airport, didn't keep my phone |
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"PCR tests or any covid tests when you think of it are a waste of time, as soon as you have add the swab taken become invalid as you walk out the room you could catch it. Xx"
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