edsally wrote on Sun Aug 8, 2021 10:31pm:
Hi
It "works". But it's not a get-around - a Lateral Flow Test is a Lateral Flow Test - and the test we did was UK Govt approved.
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We actually purchased a two-person bundle from Project Screen - 6 X PCR (3 each - 2/5/8 day) and 4 X Lateral Flow (two for pre-departure, which we still have, as not needed since both 2 X Vaccinated - and two for the "fit to fly" return flight certificate, which were needed at the time and still are now as you know.
As you will appreciate with all those tests we traveled when self-isolation was required upon return (and BTW we each got called every day by Track & Trace until Day 6).
I researched the testing organisations and settled on Project Screen by Prenetics - great reputation, good track record. In the end, they certainly did not disappoint.
When you present or upload your fit to fly certificate, for us at least, no checks were made as to the validity of the test provider - so I assume no X-check is made in relation to Country of origin.
When we purchased the bundle of tests (the bundle is not available now) it was clear that the second lateral flow would need to be done whilst overseas - so there it is.
Sorry, I am really not a lover of relying on Forum advice so what I would say is that Members should undertake their own research - what I can categorically confirm is that our tests were accepted and were processed very quickly.
Thank you edsally for your comprehensive advice. I plan to travel in the next few weeks and will make the necessary enquiries as you suggest. Anything that saves the panic/trauma of finding a location abroad that isn't booked up, for the return antigen test, is a major boost. I'm going to nominate you for contributor of the month!!
Stay safe,
Brian