What if day 2 test doesn’t arrive on time? 25 November 2021 at 4:58PM in Coronavirus travel help & info 7 replies 131 views

javixeneize

Hi

i have ordered a day 2 test (lft) but want to know what would happen if it doesn’t arrive on time. What should I do? Order a new one? If so, Then the plf will have a ref number and my new test will have a different ref number.

Theres nobody answering those questions from the gov website and is impossible to contact them on the phone

thanks

emmajones1976

Ask the provider to resend it, dont pay for another.

javixeneize

Ok, but what if on day 2 I have not had the test done? Am I going to receive a penalty? Can I leave my house?

emmajones1976

Of course you can leave your house, you can also leave it on Day 1 and Day 0, if someone has told you that you cant leave your house until you have done the test you have been misinformed.

You are dealing in "what ifs" here. If it doesnt arrive, ask them to resend it. If it still doesnt get to you, contact 119 and tell them the situation.

javixeneize

Thanks. Also, would I receive a penalty if I fail to have my day2 test on time? It’s not my fault but it’s my responsibility 

emmajones1976

I havent heard a single case of anyone being fined for not doing a day 2 test. In any case if you make every available effort to do one, which involves a) chasing up with the supplier, and then b) resorting to contacting 119 to ask for one, they would be on shaky ground dishing one out.

javixeneize

emmajones1976 said:

I havent heard a single case of anyone being fined for not doing a day 2 test. In any case if you make every available effort to do one, which involves a) chasing up with the supplier, and then b) resorting to contacting 119 to ask for one, they would be on shaky ground dishing one out.

I also have the test from a friend that he didn’t use. Worst case scenario I can use it. At the end of the day the important thing is having the test done 

J_B

Get yourself an NHS lateral flow test as a standby then if there are any issues, you will have peace of mind that you are tested and clear.

Then take a photo of it for further peace of (your) mind in case someone 'official' asks you ... not that I've heard of anyone that does!