Using Same Antigen Test to Arrive in the UK?

asajj

I'm planning to go to an amber-listed country on the evening of 24th of September and be back in the UK on morning of 27th.
I need a negative test before flying which I will take on Friday (antigen) before the flight.

My question is, can I use the same antigen test to return to the UK? I will book the day2 PCR separately.

Hope someone can enlighten me as I can't seem to find an answer anywhere!

Caz3121

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england
"If you are returning to the UK within 3 days, you can use the result of a COVID-19 test that you take in the UK before you travel. You must use a private test provider for the test and not an NHS test."

TELLIT01

As long as the test is taken within the 72 hour period prior to return to the UK it should be acceptable.  As said above, it must be a private test and certified as negative, you can't take an NHS test pack with you and use that.

asajj

Thank you very much. Yes, I'm aware of the provider requirement.