Test to release

Sample of our UKAS certificate

What is test to release?It is the official testing scheme that allows to to complete the 10 days quarantine earlier. You can take the test on Day 5, and results will be available on Day 6-7.  You can see more details here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-private-providers-of-coronavirus-testing/list-of-private-providers-of-coronavirus-testing

PCR Swap Test

These are accepted by majority of all destinations apart from UAE. Hong Kong government accepts PCR test, including RT-PCR which we use in this test. We have both test available, and customer can request for specific type of testing if preferred

The Lab standard

The test is conducted with UKAS and ISO certified and accredited, in the laboratory that is approved by the Medical and Healthcare Council, CDC-Approved, FDC EUA approved. All results will come with a doctor’s letter detailing the time of sample taken, UKAS certificate and ISO number

About the COVID Test

Who would be using this test?

If you want to end your quarantine earlier, you can pay to use this test. 

Turnaround time

90% of our results are ready in 36 hours from the time you did your test at home. We guaranteed a 48 hours turnaround time (from the results arriving at the lab)

How to take the test

 Your kit will include a simple sample collection device with comprehensive instructions on how to complete your test in just a few minutes. Once you have correctly taken your sample, simply follow the instructions and return the sample to our lab using the pre-paid postage bag included in the test kit.

At Home Kit

Students are able to do this either under the supervision of a nurse or by themselves. 

Ordering and receiving the test kit

If you are flying, please order and pay for the test kit in good time. We suggest to buy this 1 week in advance . Once we receive your order, we will give you the reference number to complete on the Passenger locator form. The kit will be sent out and should be received by the school/quarantine location.

Sending back the results

You need to do the test on Day 5. (Day 0 is your arrival day, and Day 1 is the day after your arrival). You are free to do the test anytime during the day. You then use our pre-paid postage to send back the kit via the post office priority post box.

Getting the results

Once we have processed your test, you will receive the results by email. If your test is negative, you are allowed to leave and end your quarantine.  If your test is positive, you need to self-isolate for a further 10 days at the quarantine address.

Contact us

Are we accredited?

We are the Boarding school association accredited COVID-19 supplier and you can find our listing here: https://www.boarding.org.uk/500/safeguarding/-covid-19/covid-supplier-list