Ensuring You Travel Safely
A real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is a test used to diagnosis whether you are currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, which is the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The PCR test is the gold standard test for diagnosing COVID-19 because it is the most accurate, quickest and reliable test.
There are a number of airlines and countries that require passengers to produce evidence of a recent negative COVID-19 test before flying. COVID-19 Fit for Travel Certificates are proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19.
The test is not related to your risk of flying due to your pre-existing medical conditions. You can get a free NHS test for coronavirus at a test site near you if you’re showing symptoms of coronavirus. However, COVID-19 tests are not available on the NHS for the purpose of international travel. In this instance you must undergo a private test.
Your COVID-19 Fit for Travel Certificate is only valid for a short time. Your airline and destination will have their own requirements and you should check these as soon as you know where you are going and who you are travelling with. It is therefore critical that you check regulations and take your test within the required time frame. Generally speaking, airlines will tell you to take a test between 48, 72 or 96 hours.
Contact us if you have any questions or concerns, our friendly team will happily find a solution that works for you.
Fit To Fly TestingIf you are looking for a Fit to Fly PCR test in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, please use the booking form to make your appointment.
For all the latest information in regards to travelling abroad, please visit the UK's government website. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
If you have any questions about the Fit to Fly PCR Test in Sheffield, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at Fit to Fly Test.
RT-PCR Test FAQ
We offer a range of testing times to suit your needs:
The details you provide have to match with the test and certificate so it is important that you provide us with your correct personal information. This will include:
When you return from travelling abroad you have to stay in isolation for 10 days. On day 2, 5 (optional) and 8 you need to take a mandatory Test for Release PCR Test. If you test positive on any of these days you will need to isolate for another 10 days from that test. We can perform this test at our pharmacy.
Test to Release Package = £210 (Testing is performed on day 2 and day 8 of isolation)
Test to Release on day 5 = £120 (Day 5 is optional, however you will still be required to get a mandatory test on day 8.)