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Rapid PCR testing - Near Stansted/Essex

We are due to go to Germany on Saturday this week, returning on Monday. My partner has to be back at work Tuesday morning, is there anywhere nearby that offers quick results with PCR testing. Collinson based at the airport offer a rapid test for departure, but on emailing them they do not offer this for arrivals (??!!). I assume we will need some sort of reference number on the PLF to prove we are doing a PCR?
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  • emmajones1976
    emmajones1976 Posts: 1,345 Forumite
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    edited 29 November 2021 at 12:23PM
    Dam Health promise results back "within 24 hours", its probably near the best you are going to get.

    She may have to book an extra days leave.
  • newbie26
    newbie26 Posts: 46 Forumite
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    edited 29 November 2021 at 12:25PM
    She may have to book an extra days leave.
    The joys of being married to a teacher, lucky to get the Monday off. I think we will have to probably cancel.
  • newbie26 said:
    She may have to book an extra days leave.
    The joys of being married to a teacher, I think we will have to probably cancel.
    Oh I fully understand that....how is he/she off on the Monday though? 
  • newbie26 said:
    She may have to book an extra days leave.
    The joys of being married to a teacher, I think we will have to probably cancel.
    how is he/she off on the Monday though? 
    Some scheme the school did where-by the teachers worked later into the night to give them this specific Monday off.
  • Ah yes, sounds familiar.

    I wouldnt give up yet, other people may have some suggestions. Would be helpful if you told us what time you land at.
  • Ah yes, sounds familiar.

    I wouldnt give up yet, other people may have some suggestions. Would be helpful if you told us what time you land at.
    Land at 16:00, so not great!
  • Waywardmike
    Waywardmike Posts: 202 Forumite
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    edited 30 November 2021 at 12:55PM
    We booked our outgoing PCR (for my children) with Collinson at their drive through testing center based in one of the Stansted car parks.  They also have a walk in the terminal.  Rapid PCR, 3 hours.  We got the results back in approx. one hour.  Wasn't the cheapest but I'd do it again as there's no worry while waiting 24hrs+ for the result.

    Sorry just re-read your initial post.  Randox also have a testing center on site.  Haven't used them though.
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  • We booked our outgoing PCR (for my children) with Collinson at their drive through testing center based in one of the Stansted car parks.  They also have a walk in the terminal.  Rapid PCR, 3 hours.  We got the results back in approx. one hour.  Wasn't the cheapest but I'd do it again as there's no worry while waiting 24hrs+ for the result.

    Sorry just re-read your initial post.  Randox also have a testing center on site.  Haven't used them though.
    Collinson website seems to suggest the rapid PCR is only for departures through, although I dont see why the test is any different. 
  • eskbanker
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    edited 2 December 2021 at 12:50PM
    https://www.stanstedairport.com/coronavirus/arrivals-testing/ lists Collinson and Randox as onsite providers of arrivals tests, with links to booking engines....

    Edit: as pointed out sarcastically below, this doesn't actually answer the question asked, should have read it more carefully!
  • eskbanker said:
    https://www.stanstedairport.com/coronavirus/arrivals-testing/ lists Collinson and Randox as onsite providers of arrivals tests, with links to booking engines....
    Thanks for your brilliant contribution, did you even read any of this thread?
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