Coronavirus Swab Test Kit
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Coronavirus Swab Test Kit

Coronavirus Test Kit

Test yourself for COVID-19 (coronavirus) at home

Coronavirus Swab Test Kit
Find out whether or not you have COVID-19
Coronavirus Swab Test Kit
Test requires you to perform a nasal swab
Coronavirus Swab Test Kit
Results will be emailed to you securely
Coronavirus Swab Test Kit
Approximate turn-around time: 4 days

How does the coronavirus swab test work?

If you’re concerned about COVID-19 and you want to check whether you’re infected, this easy-to-use home testing kit will allow you to find out without leaving the house. Here’s how it works: 

  • Take a test sample by performing a nasopharyngeal swab – see instructions below
  • Seal the swab in the tube provided and return it to us
  • Your test sample will be analysed by experts
  • You results will be sent to you securely via email (turn-around time: 4 days)
Coronavirus Swab Test Kit
Coronavirus Swab Test Kit

How to perform a nasopharyngeal swab

  • Tilt your head back and insert the swab into your nostril.
  • Gently push the swab in as far as possible (parallel with the palate).
  • Leave the swab in for a few seconds.
  • Remove the swab slowly, rotating it gently as you do so.
  • Repeat this process on the other nostril.


Instructions are provided with the COVID test kit – if you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call on 0203 960 7960.

What Will My Test Results Say?

Kits are expected to be available from Wednesday 25th March 2020. Each kit includes all necessary items for collection and transport.

This quantitative real-time RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) test performs RNA detection of SARS-CoV-2 on a sample consisting of:

  • Nasopharyngeal swab
  • Sputum
  • Nasopharyngeal aspiration
  • Bronchoalveolar liquid
  • Bronchial aspiration
The estimated turn-around time for this swab test is 96 hours (including transport time). Analysis is carried out from Monday to Saturday. Please bear in mind that, due to the high worldwide demand for coronavirus tests, unforeseen delays may occur.

This test can be used to check anyone for COVID-19. However, in order to ensure that the tests are available to those who need them most, please think twice before ordering unless you are in one of the following high-priority groups:

  • Pregnant women
  • People experiencing severe respiratory symptoms
  • Healthcare personnel with COVID-19 symptoms
  • Haematopoietic organ, tissue or stem cell donors
  • People over 70 years of age

Demand for these coronavirus test kits is very high - order yours now!