day 2 test - what if results not received?

javixeneize

Hi
I need to do a day 2 test at home after returning from holidays. I am wondering what would happen if i dont receive the test on time on day 2, or even worst, if the returned test gets lost and the lab doesnt receive it.

Thanks

sheramber

if you don't receive the test for day 2 you can call NHS 119 . They might send you one.

Sandtree

If rumours are to be believed, nothing happens... they say that only positive day 2 tests are reported to the government and inconclusive, no show, negative etc aren't. 

As above however, if you want to be a upstanding citizen you should contact the NHS covid line and they send you a test.

javixeneize

yeah i want to do this according to the law, my fear is that if i dont have a day2 test result on time, it might be considered as positive and i need to isolate until i have it done. Or even be fined because you didnt provide the result on time

silvercar

The first question is whether you need to isolate at all? If you are coming from a green country or from an amber and are double vaxxed, then you won't need to isolate, so when the test results arrive isn't so important.

If you are isolating then you need to have your day 2 results (and day 8 or TTR day 5) to end isolation, so it does become relevant. 

If the tests don't arrive on time for you to take them, you phone 119 and they will probably say to wait until day 4 and they will send you replacements.

movilogo

Nothing happens. This is nothing about virus anymore but filling out pockets of businesses who is lobbying for tests to continue. 
But if you don't get result be sure to keep a proof of you bought the test and ask for refund from test provider.