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New rules after 4th October - lateral flow test
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javixeneize
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as usual, the information from the govt is confusing and hard to understand. They say that at the end of October instead of a pcr on arrival to England, you just need a lateral flow test, but there’s no more information than that
are nhs lateral flow tests valid to cover this requirement, or is it a specific lateral flow test I have to pay? If so, is there a list of providers?
as usual, the information from the govt is confusing and hard to understand. They say that at the end of October instead of a pcr on arrival to England, you just need a lateral flow test, but there’s no more information than that
are nhs lateral flow tests valid to cover this requirement, or is it a specific lateral flow test I have to pay? If so, is there a list of providers?
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It won't be NHS lateral flow tests it will be private tests.
Currently it has been reported there is a shortage so they have not announced a date when this change will be made (or the details)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58656292
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The 2 day test will continue to be PCR until a date from when lateral flow tests is announced. NHS tests have never been accepted and I cannot see this changing.
We are returning to the UK later this month so I've found a supplier for PCR tests and a supplier for lateral flow tests and will buy whichever as late as possible just in case the cheaper LF are accepted by then. When LF tests are accepted I suspect that PCR test can still be used so even if you buy a PCR test now you will be able to use it later.Sorry I can't think of anything profound, clever or witty to write here.0 -
Caz3121 said:It won't be NHS lateral flow tests it will be private tests.
Currently it has been reported there is a shortage so they have not announced a date when this change will be made (or the details)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58656292Sorry I can't think of anything profound, clever or witty to write here.0 -
NSG666 said:The 2 day test will continue to be PCR until a date from when lateral flow tests is announced. NHS tests have never been accepted and I cannot see this changing.
We are returning to the UK later this month so I've found a supplier for PCR tests and a supplier for lateral flow tests and will buy whichever as late as possible just in case the cheaper LF are accepted by then. When LF tests are accepted I suspect that PCR test can still be used so even if you buy a PCR test now you will be able to use it later.
now, seriously, how much should I expect to pay for a lf test?0 -
I've just bought a couple of LF tests as they are required for my travel destination - £25 each on the EU approved list but there's the possibility that prices will increase if there is an increase in demand.Sorry I can't think of anything profound, clever or witty to write here.0
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PCR tests by post are around £40, higher for in person tests. I suspect LF tests will settle around £30. The gap between postal ones and in person will be narrow as there is no lab work involved.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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silvercar said:PCR tests by post are around £40, higher for in person tests. I suspect LF tests will settle around £30. The gap between postal ones and in person will be narrow as there is no lab work involved.1
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MasonJar said:silvercar said:PCR tests by post are around £40, higher for in person tests. I suspect LF tests will settle around £30. The gap between postal ones and in person will be narrow as there is no lab work involved.0
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MasonJar said:silvercar said:PCR tests by post are around £40, higher for in person tests. I suspect LF tests will settle around £30. The gap between postal ones and in person will be narrow as there is no lab work involved.1
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tdeacon81 said:MasonJar said:silvercar said:PCR tests by post are around £40, higher for in person tests. I suspect LF tests will settle around £30. The gap between postal ones and in person will be narrow as there is no lab work involved.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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