COVID-19
Vaccinations
We are recommending the booster vaccination to all of those who are eligible for it. This is not available in the private sector, but there is good availability through dedicated vaccination centres.
If you’re worried that you’re having symptoms of COVID-19, please ensure you perform a test as soon as possible.
Dr. Dan can support you through virtual consultations should you find that your result is positive.
The NHS will also be able to support you through dialing 111.
COVID-19 Testing options
The COVID-19 RT-PCR swab ANTIGEN test (Lab based):
2 options:
Results within 4 hours: £265
Next day results: £195
These can be performed in the practice for those or who don’t have symptoms or exposure or can be couriered to your home address (for an additional courier fee)
Diagnostic Use:
An active or recent infection (7-10 days).
Potential carriers of the virus who have no symptoms.
Remote method:
A kit is sent to your address. This is a swab to the nose and throat. This is then sent back to the lab to be processed.
The results within 24-36 hours of receipt by the lab.
Travel Day 2 Antigen Lateral Flow Tests
Sent to your home with video consultation, or performed in the clinic
£75
The COVID-19 blood ANTIBODY Test. £140
Abbott Laboratories' blood test detect COVID-19 IgG antibodies in your blood. This has been approved by Public Health England and is CE marked.
The test has a specificity or 99.6% and sensitivity of 100% when performed at 14 days or more of symptoms attributable to COVID-19.
Method:
This test involves a blood test performed in clinic. This is then sent to an Abbott CQC certified lab to be processed.
A medical consultation takes place before the test is performed.
Results are available within 4 hours of having been received at the lab.
Advisories:
The blood test does not test for current infection and therefore should not be used to diagnose currently symptomatic coronavirus infections. The PCR swab or lateral flow test should be used for this.
These tests should not be performed in isolation and must be in conjunction with a doctor consultation.
