Chronomics £22 fit to return tests
Aug 24, 2021, 5:00 am
#16
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LON
Programs: QF Plat & LTG, VA Plat
Posts: 1,435
I’ve been using Qured but used Chronomics for first time last week and will use them instead of Qured from now on. Not having to book an appointment (and Qured are now so busy you need to book days in advance) is a real time saver.
The certificate comes back immediately. It’s quite basic - no barcode (neither has Qured) and does not have the test specificity. Not that I’ve had any check in people care at all about that, but some countries might, so something to be aware of.
As to how they can do this - well the whole system is a farce and relies on honesty. Testing is just a holiday tax now so governments are seen to do something, and their mates can earn some easy coin.
The certificate comes back immediately. It’s quite basic - no barcode (neither has Qured) and does not have the test specificity. Not that I’ve had any check in people care at all about that, but some countries might, so something to be aware of.
As to how they can do this - well the whole system is a farce and relies on honesty. Testing is just a holiday tax now so governments are seen to do something, and their mates can earn some easy coin.
Aug 24, 2021, 5:01 am
#17
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 41
Apologies if this is a stupid question, but can this be used to satisfy the requirements for returning to the UK from both green and amber countries (in addition to the day 2 test)? I was under the impression for some reason that I need a PCR test, but this seems to suggest that that is not case? The gov.uk description doesn't tell me much as I don't know what type of test this would fall under:
- a PCR test
- a LAMP test
- an antigen test, such as an LFD (lateral flow device) test
Aug 24, 2021, 5:09 am
#18
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Newquay
Programs: BA Silver, TAP Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 99
Apologies if this is a stupid question, but can this be used to satisfy the requirements for returning to the UK from both green and amber countries (in addition to the day 2 test)? I was under the impression for some reason that I need a PCR test, but this seems to suggest that that is not case? The gov.uk description doesn't tell me much as I don't know what type of test this would fall under:
Chronomics is sufficient to get you checked in and it is in fact the exact same test that NHS is currently using in their new free lateral flow tests…. which proves how silly the whole system is.
Aug 24, 2021, 5:29 am
#19
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: BRS/EXT
Programs: BA
Posts: 78
Aug 24, 2021, 9:34 am
#20
Join Date: Nov 2019
Programs: BA - Bronze , IHG - Spire Ambassador, Hilton - Diamond
Posts: 133
I notice on the Chronomatics website it says their Day 2 test is not suitable for Scotland, but if I was entering the UK again via London and then connecting to Scotland would it be acceptable as the person checking that I had a Day 2 test booked is in England? Or vice versa, if I'd booked a tested via the Scottish gov link and landed in Heathrow would the person accept it since I'm not entering the UK via Scotland?
Aug 24, 2021, 11:35 am
#21
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold for Life
Posts: 469
I have just used Qured and had to wait nearly 40 minutes before the 'Healthcare Advisor' turned up on line. Never again. I will give Chronomics a go on my next trip
Aug 24, 2021, 1:38 pm
#22
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: BA, Marriott & SPG, Hilton, Avis
Posts: 264
I used Chronomics for a return from Spain last week - all hassle free.
A photo of the negative lateral flow test sent to them, produced an email response and PDF certificate within 5 minutes. This certificate was accepted by Verifly and the Verfily approval accepted by the check-in staff at IBZ.
A photo of the negative lateral flow test sent to them, produced an email response and PDF certificate within 5 minutes. This certificate was accepted by Verifly and the Verfily approval accepted by the check-in staff at IBZ.
Last edited by howbigmassive; Aug 24, 2021 at 1:38 pm Reason: typo
Aug 24, 2021, 2:27 pm
#24
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: near Heathrow
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL (OWE), SA LifePlat (*G), BD Gold to the end, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,911
They have a five day lead time so I normally order early, declaring my departure date from the UK a couple of days earlier than it actually is just to be sure it arrives on time, which it has done.
Aug 24, 2021, 2:49 pm
#26
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: UK (currently)
Programs: BA Gold (and many other greater and lesser distinctions)
Posts: 7,207
I just want to check one further point: I placed a single order for 3 tests for use by myself and 2 other members of the family. As no names or other personal details are taken, I assume that this is OK and that the 3 tests can be used by different people. Is that correct ?
Aug 24, 2021, 5:05 pm
#27
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LON
Programs: QF Plat & LTG, VA Plat
Posts: 1,435
I just want to check one further point: I placed a single order for 3 tests for use by myself and 2 other members of the family. As no names or other personal details are taken, I assume that this is OK and that the 3 tests can be used by different people. Is that correct ?
Aug 25, 2021, 3:40 am
#29
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC blue dust
Posts: 271
They send according to your departure date, not when you order. I ordered on the 19th, departure date 30th and I got a dispatch email this morning. There was no tracking number or mention of which delivery service but the package has appeared in my DPD app