PCR TEST CENTRES FOR RETURN TO UK
Posted: Sun Jan 2, 2022 6:37pm
Am returning to uk 1 Feb are there any pcr test centres with quick results in Santa Pola?
Posted: Sun Jan 2, 2022 9:31pm
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Rosalind,
the pre-travel covid test for returning to the UK only needs to be a antigen test, this is much less expensive than a PCR test. You do need to take a PCR test when you are back in the UK, the day 2 test, see attached link from Gov.UK for detailed advice:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Sorry, I don't know of any covid testing locations around Santa Pola but I am sure someone on here will advise.
Rgds,
Aitch.
Posted: Mon Jan 3, 2022 12:52am
Yes, you only need an antigen test pre departure to UK. We used this clinic a few times. Results back in a few hours. €29 https://www.policlinicadelriohortega.es/test-antigenos-santa-pola/
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Posted: Mon Jan 3, 2022 10:36am
Macsmusic1 wrote on Mon Jan 3, 2022 12:52am:
Yes, you only need an antigen test pre departure to UK. We used this clinic a few times. Results back in a few hours. €29 https://www.policlinicadelriohortega.es/test-antigenos-santa-pola/
Hi. I agree with Macsmusic1. Only an antigen test needed. I have used this clinic many times over the past year. Brillant service. You can either book an appointment online although the last time I used them in December I didn't need an aooiontnent I just turned up and waited about 10 minutes. Results were emailed within 3 hours.
Posted: Mon Jan 3, 2022 1:34pm
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Hi Rosalind,
further to my post yesterday I saw in the UK press this morning that the UK government is considering dropping the requirement for a pre-travel test. The update should be announced this week. It may just be press talk but worth keeping an eye out for any changes.
Rgds,
Aitch.
Posted: Mon Jan 3, 2022 4:29pm
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Tests can be done at the policlinica in Almirante Antequera , just a few metres along from the castle or there is a place next to the movie star shop which is also just a short walk down from the castle toward the ferries.
Testing is also available in the departures area of the airport with megalabs
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