What is the Process for travel / PCR tests ?

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Hi all,
Might seem a repeat thread, but after reading different info pages on different websites, including the GOV website, i am slightly confused!
For ref, we are both "Fully Vaccinated" + Both use the NHS App (aka: Covid Pass / Domestic Pass / Travel Pass), in England......
We are doing 5 nights in Lanzarote (spain) - Amber list at the moment, although its probably irrelivant if Green or Amber.........
Everything i have read this morning, basically says:
We do NOT need to take a PCR test on the way to Lanzarote. (we need to complete the form via Spanish App, and show the QR code on NHS app to show we are jabbed)...
**** (if for instance, we did need a PCR test on the way out, we would use the kit from Randox, which is: Pre-Departure PCR test of which swabs are delivered to Randox Labs, results/certificate received by email 72hrs before departing ) ****
But, the Return to the UK, this is puzzling me!
I see info that says, we must take a TEST 2 days BEFORE arrival to the UK. Doesnt state whether a PCR test is required, or RAT is allowed...(flow test, the free thing the NHS gives out, but cant be used for holidays as no theres no money to be made using NHS endorsed free devices)
I then see 'Day 2' & 'Day 8' Test kits ???
So, would that mean taking a Test 2 days before coming home, then another test 2 Days after arriving home, then another test 8 days after arriving home ??
I also read that due to being vaccinated, we wouldnt need the 8 day test, only the 2 day...
But which 2 Day Test do we take ? the 2 Day before we come back to the UK, or the 2 Day After we arrive ?
Randox list a 'Amber Fully Vaccinated Travel Pack' , which has 1 PCR Test to take before Leaving the UK , and 1 'Day 2' PCR test....
If taking a test 2 days before coming back to the UK, where would we post this off to, to get the results back within 48hrs of flying ???
A RAT (lateral flow test), i know you can do yourself , but if you do this, how do u get the results to show an airline/airport, etc !
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm !
Might seem a repeat thread, but after reading different info pages on different websites, including the GOV website, i am slightly confused!

For ref, we are both "Fully Vaccinated" + Both use the NHS App (aka: Covid Pass / Domestic Pass / Travel Pass), in England......
We are doing 5 nights in Lanzarote (spain) - Amber list at the moment, although its probably irrelivant if Green or Amber.........
Everything i have read this morning, basically says:
We do NOT need to take a PCR test on the way to Lanzarote. (we need to complete the form via Spanish App, and show the QR code on NHS app to show we are jabbed)...
**** (if for instance, we did need a PCR test on the way out, we would use the kit from Randox, which is: Pre-Departure PCR test of which swabs are delivered to Randox Labs, results/certificate received by email 72hrs before departing ) ****
But, the Return to the UK, this is puzzling me!
I see info that says, we must take a TEST 2 days BEFORE arrival to the UK. Doesnt state whether a PCR test is required, or RAT is allowed...(flow test, the free thing the NHS gives out, but cant be used for holidays as no theres no money to be made using NHS endorsed free devices)
I then see 'Day 2' & 'Day 8' Test kits ???
So, would that mean taking a Test 2 days before coming home, then another test 2 Days after arriving home, then another test 8 days after arriving home ??
I also read that due to being vaccinated, we wouldnt need the 8 day test, only the 2 day...
But which 2 Day Test do we take ? the 2 Day before we come back to the UK, or the 2 Day After we arrive ?
Randox list a 'Amber Fully Vaccinated Travel Pack' , which has 1 PCR Test to take before Leaving the UK , and 1 'Day 2' PCR test....
If taking a test 2 days before coming back to the UK, where would we post this off to, to get the results back within 48hrs of flying ???
A RAT (lateral flow test), i know you can do yourself , but if you do this, how do u get the results to show an airline/airport, etc !
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm !
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PCR test for day 2 after returning has to be pre booked and entered on the locator form
Most are going one of two paths... you do it at a local pharmacy or airport there and they give you a certificate or some clever UK companies give you the option of taking the test with you, you do a Zoom video chat where they see you do the test and the result and then email you the certificate.
The first one ( i have looked on the internet ) you do yourself ,swab your nose , put the swab in the test tube ,add the liqued ,shake and pour onto the test device ,photo the result and send to the company who give you a pass on your phone to use at the airport.
the second one you swab and post off the test result to the lab.
I think this is how it works as we do not have them yet .
Out of curiosity, if a person had to do a: PCR test before going out + PCR TEST before coming home + Day 2 test + Day 8 Test......
That sounds like it could be quite expensive ?!!!
My assumption from reading what i read is that i dont need a PCR test on way out, but i might need a PCR or RAT test 2 days before i come home, and i will need a 'Day 2' test done 2 days after i get home (not sure if the Day 2 kit is a PCR or RAT kit...)
However it must be purchased before you fly back as you will need it for your Passenger Locator form - without this you maybe prevented from boarding the plane home .
You must purchase your Day 2 test from the list of suppliers on the Government website , it is sent to a lab for to check for variants and the results are uploaded to the NHS Test and Trace system
There is an article explaining everything clearly here:
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/how-to-find-the-cheapest-private-coronavirus-tests-for-travel/
So when preparing to come home you need:
- PCR or antigen test (up to 3 days before travel)
- A booked Day 2 PCR test (plus Day 8 if not vaccinated) from the list of approved suppliers
- Passenger locator form completed
Makes sense..
So a RAT or PCR test, i guess i can do at a pharmacy in Puerto Del Carmen (Lanzarote), guessing thats about 30 euro or so, but if taking a local test before i travel home, who gives the results and who do you show the results ?
I did read yesterday, that you can buy the RAT kit (exact same kit the NHS issue for free
I'll go via Randox for the 'Day 2' test which i will get before going away (did read i need the ref number to use on the PLF ) .....