Why antigen PCR test is important for travelers

Posted on 2 December, 2021 by riya jain

As the number of covid cases in uk Birmingham surged in early 2021, the government announced a potential game-changer in the fight against covid-19, millions of rapid virus tests done. And for that we royal health clinic offering the covid rapid antigen test in Birmingham. These speedy tests which typically mix nasal or throat swabs with liquid on a paper strip to return results within half an hour.

The rapid antigen test Birmingham provides you with a positive or negative covid results on same day from the point of sample collection.PCR tests for travel are required for some outbound international travel and muse be taken by all partially vaccinated or unvaccinated travelers from day 2 of their arrival in the Birmingham UK.

Also, we advise that in the event of a positive antigen result, the patient should take a confirmatory RT-PCR test, either via NHS testing service. Positive results will be reported to PHE.Once the results are processed our GMC registered doctor will issue a signed medical certificate and a laboratory certificate which is valid for travel. The PCR certificate which is valid for travel. The Rapid antigen PCR test certificate will allow you to be admitted on a plane by most airlines. To date, we have had no traveler refused travel based on our tests or certificate.

What information do I need to provide?

This is a very important part of the process. The details you provide us for the test and certificate have to match your passport details. Also sending us email is the best so that there is no room for it to be spelt incorrectly . We also do recheck these when you come into the clinic for the test. The information you need to provide with us:

1. Correct title
2. Date of birth
3. Full name
4. Contact details
5. Address/Home address
6. Email address

When should you order your arrival tests?

Travelers should purchase their arrival tests-either day 2 or day 2 and 8 before flying to Birmingham Before you travel to Birmingham, you must provide your journey, contact details and your UK arrival address by completing the passenger loctotor form. You will also be required to provide the arrival tests booking reference number to complete your passenger locator form. You must do this within 48 hours before you arrive for your PCR test Birmingham.

Conclusion

We Royal health clinic is a leading clinic providing patal PCR and Rapid Antigen Test for Global travel. We are Focused on safety and accurate results with the fastest possible turnaround times in Birmingham. With an easy to access pay as you go booking system and emphasis on person centred care, we aim to provide the highest quality healthcare empowering a happy and healthy lifestyle whatever your life stage or circumstances. Get your PCR test and rapid test antigen test at our Birmingham based clinic and get your travel certificate. Contact us online today and book your appointment. We look forward to treating you!