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Returning to UK Re the €40 test

Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:37pm
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In answer to the chap who said that the anti gen test was of no use for returning to the UK, this is from the UK gov site..... 

You must make sure that the test provider you choose can meet the standards for pre-departure testing.

The test must meet performance standards of ≥97% specificity, ≥80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml.

This could include tests such as:

  • a nucleic acid test, including a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test or derivative technologies, including loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) tests
  • an antigen test, such as a test from a lateral flow device

It’s your responsibility to ensure the test meets the minimum standards for sensitivity, specificity and viral load details. You must check with your test provider that it meets those standards.

You may not be able to travel if the test does not meet these standards. It’s your responsibility to ensure you get the right test that meets the above requirements

Hope this info helps you from over paying. 

Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 9:04pm

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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 9:04pm

Hello- coming to visit relatives near Palomares- where can I book lateral flow test to return to uk please

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