PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction and is a method of testing used to detect infectious diseases, including COVID-19. A PCR test is performed in a laboratory and is indicative of an individual’s COVID status at the time their sample is taken. It does not show previous infection. PCR tests are internationally recognised as the gold standard for COVID-19 testing by World Health Organisation (WHO) and the backbone of every governments national testing program.

If travelling from the UK, you can check the entry requirements for your destination online at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. The EU have introduced a new traffic light system that requires pre-flight testing for individuals departing from several ‘red list’ countries. You can view the latest travel restrictions online at https://reopen.europa.eu/en. Due to the constantly changing global environment entry requirements are subject to change, so keep checking in the weeks and days leading up to your trip.

Your sample will be collected by one of our trained healthcare professionals using a nasopharyngeal (nose and throat) swab, the process should take no more than 5 minutes.

On the day of your appointment, please present yourself to your chosen Randox Health Travel Centre no more than 5 minutes before your appointment time. You must provide confirmation of your booking, photographic ID (a passport if travelling), mask and order confirmation email (booking reference number).

Your sample will be sent to our ISO accredited laboratory in Northern Ireland for analysis. Once processed your results will be emailed directly to the email address provided within 24-48 hours of sample receipt to our laboratories.

Your Randox Health COVID-19 RT-PCR test report will contain all necessary information.

The PCR swab test may be taken at one of the following Randox Health Travel Centres;

Randox Health – Holywood

2 Redburn Square
Holywood
BT18 9HZ
Northern Ireland

Randox Health – Crumlin

15 Mill Road
Crumlin
BT29 4XL
Northern Ireland

Randox Health – Liverpool

25-25 Tithebarn Street
Exchange Station
Liverpool
L2 2QP
England

Randox Health – London

Finsbury House
23 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7EA
England

Randox Travel Centre – Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport
200 Airport Rd
Crumlin
BT29 4ZY
Northern Ireland

Randox Travel Centre – Belfast City Airport

Belfast City Airport
Belfast
BT3 9JH
Northern Ireland

We accept cancellations up to 24 hours before your appointment time.  Please contact us via the contact section at the top of the page supplying your name, card holder’s name, appointment date & time and booking reference.  You can contact us directly in relation to an outstanding refund via refund@randox.com.

We’re currently experiencing a large volume of returns due to latest  COVID-19 restrictions, please bear with us while we process your request.

We accept changes up to 24 hours before your appointment time.  Please log into the “my account” section of the website.  Once logged in, go to ‘My Appointments’  to view and reschedule your booking/bookings.  Please note you can only change the date and time of your appointment but not the location.

Both tests are RT PCR and conducted in the same manner and produce the same certificate.  Some destinations require passport information on your certificate and we will include this where Travel Test is selected.

We can not advise on when to take the test due to ever changing government regulations.  We recommend you check with the relevant government website.

We recommend you check with the relevant government website at your destination if a test is required for minors.  The requirements vary between countries.  We can provide testing for minors if required as long as a parent or guardian is present.

Results will be confirmed within 12-24 hours of sample receipt at our laboratory in Northern Ireland.  If sample has been taken in our London or Liverpool clinics, please allow up to 48 hours from your appointment for test results.  They will be emailed to you with an attachment containing your certificate.

Please check your spam folder.  If using a work or university email, please check your server hasn’t restricted our emails as your results will have an attachment.

If you haven’t received your results by 5pm the day after being tested, please contact our dedicated results line with your URN number on 08002545201 before 9pm Mon-Friday and 5.30pm Saturday-Sunday.

Please log into the “my account” section of the website.  Once logged in, go to ‘My Appointments’  to view and reschedule your booking/bookings.  Please note you can only change the date and time of your appointment but not the location.

On occasion the testing process can return an unclear result. This is exceptionally uncommon.  Please contact our customer care team on 08002545201 should you require any further information on your unclear result.