PCR tests before flying

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Permalink Reply by KP on October 12, 2021 at 11:24

I got mine sent through the post. The local pharmacy on Green Lanes charges stupid prices. Otherwise try Dr Tap which seemed more reasonable.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Walsh on October 12, 2021 at 16:46

These are given out free

https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by KP on October 12, 2021 at 17:04

You are not meant to use those ones for travel.

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Permalink Reply by Christine on October 15, 2021 at 10:59

Green light pharmacy to pre flight PCR test, government approved ; cost: £79 for results within 48 hrs and £119 if you want results within 2 hrs. These are reasonable prices compared to many others . They are by Salisbury pub

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Permalink Reply by KP on October 16, 2021 at 17:23

I think that's a complete rip-off. You can find much cheaper options online. I used Randox for my day 2 test and that was fine

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Permalink Reply by Malc B on October 15, 2021 at 16:34

If the timing works for you (in terms of number of hours pre-departure) then Randox is the cheapest. I used them for post-arrival testing over the summer and it was very efficient - you do the test at home and then drop the completed kit off at a dedicated drop box in Highbury (about a 15 min bike ride for me): https://covid.randox.com/pre-departure/ 

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Permalink Reply by Marcus on October 29, 2021 at 0:48

Perhaps too late to help OP but for anyone else stumbling upon this thread, see https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/how-to-find-the-cheapest-p...

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