Anna Pharmacy | PCR Test, Antigen Test and Travel clinic services

An antigen swab test yields quick and accurate results, making it ideal for early diagnosis. Within three hours, you can know if you’re negative or need further confirmatory testing. However, although you can do it at home, do not be deceived by the apparent simplicity of this test. Failure to strictly follow the instructions from start to finish will yield inaccurate, unreliable or void results. Supposing that you’ve observed total compliance, here’s what you should know and expect after testing: 1.    First of all, properly dispose of your used swab and sample collection vial in the waste bag provided in the kit. 2.     Wash hands with soap and running water. Do this for at least 20 seconds. 3.    Set your timer to 30 minutes before reading the result. Leave the test kit undisturbed on a clean, flat surface. While a positive result may appear as early as 20 minutes, a negative result may appear after 30 minutes. ·     ...

If you plan on travelling, secure a fit to fly PCR test in Sutton now. You can buy PCR or polymerase chain reaction tests from pharmacies, shops, and even online. You may also get a PCR test for free if you qualify according to NHS conditions. Here’s all you need to know about PCR testing at home: 1.     Register the PCR kit in your name. Follow the instructions on your order confirmation email. However, you may also receive a registered kit, as indicated on the instruction label and in the order confirmation email.Only use the specific kit addressed to you. Otherwise, if another person uses one registered to you, you will get that person’s results or vice versa. Thus, if several persons in the same home are to take the test, double-check if the right person receives the correct kit. Also, note that each kit is designed for single use only. Before opening the test kit, follow these instructions strictly: ·          Observe proper ha...

After a solid two years of living with Covid-19, there are finally some solid testing options that are widely and easily available that can produce accurate results quickly. PCR Tests and Antigen Tests (aka Rapid Antigen Tests) are still the most reliable and widely used to test for Covid-19. Fit-to-Fly Certificates are also a different type of Covid-19 testing that is used specifically for travel. So, it’s important to know what kind of test you need to take because of the differences between each.    Anna Pharmacy has numerous locations throughout South London for Covid-19 testing. We offer PCR tests, Rapid Antigen swab tests , and Fit to Fly PCR tests in Carshalton.   What is the difference between a PCR and an Antigen Test?    The PCR and Antigen tests use different methods to identify the presence of Covid-19 in your body, with PCR tests being a bit more thorough. If you have the Coronavirus, there’s a greater chance you’ll test positive with a PCR te...