Covid Testing at Heathrow to get back to USA
Sep 4, 2021, 2:10 am
#2
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It is bookable online https://www.heathrow.com/at-the-airp.../covid-19-test
Sep 4, 2021, 8:00 pm
#3
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It's very easy. There are tests in every terminal. You need to book in advance, but the results are promised within 30 minutes.
Sep 7, 2021, 4:43 pm
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My daughter used expresstest in T5 and it was super easy. Booked online the day before and when we got to the terminal there wasn’t a single person waiting to be tested. She was in and out in 5 minutes and the result took 30 minutes — to the minute. The test center is located just behind the check in counters, quite close to the business class check in. Not sure where they are in the other terminals.
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Sep 16, 2021, 8:05 am
#6
Join Date: Jun 2007
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I also took a test at "ExpressTest by Cignpost" over at T2 Arrivals (one floor below) two weeks ago. This was for the 2nd day arrival test and it was only £89 and I got it by 7pm the day after.
Sep 16, 2021, 9:07 pm
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Sep 17, 2021, 9:22 am
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My understanding is the "Day 2" test can be taken at any time after arrival in London, but must be taken by Day 2.
I am thinking about just scheduling mine for right after I land at LHR....taking it before I even leave the airport.
I am thinking about just scheduling mine for right after I land at LHR....taking it before I even leave the airport.
Sep 19, 2021, 8:54 am
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I’ve done this. But it’s just more faff after the flight. Easier to have a super cheap PCR delivered to home and return by post.
Sep 24, 2021, 11:31 am
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Sep 25, 2021, 4:05 am
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Hi,
I used Nationwide Patholgy for my day 2 test coming back from Germany. Order was processed quickly. Kit delivered just after I left for a 12 day trip to Germany. Took the test on Thursday pm ( day after arrvial) and used a Royal Mail priority box ( posted at 4pm). Results came back in 24hrs ( 4pm on Friday)
Cost was £40
Depending on where you are a Randox drop off point may be more awkward than Royal Mail
Regards
TBS
Sep 25, 2021, 4:59 am
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Just a data point.
Visiting London for a week. Decided on Randox. Kit ordered on Tuesday night and delivered to my hotel on Thursday. Was way quicker then I expected, as I don't arrive until Wednesday. Fingers crossed hotel keeps the pack someplace and can find it when I arrive. Haha
There is a drop box a (lengthy) walk from hotel, so seemed pretty easy. Saved some money over doing it on arrival at LHR
Visiting London for a week. Decided on Randox. Kit ordered on Tuesday night and delivered to my hotel on Thursday. Was way quicker then I expected, as I don't arrive until Wednesday. Fingers crossed hotel keeps the pack someplace and can find it when I arrive. Haha
There is a drop box a (lengthy) walk from hotel, so seemed pretty easy. Saved some money over doing it on arrival at LHR