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...

The Fit-to-Fly certificate has become a prerequisite for international travel in these post-pandemic days. If you’re suffering from cabin fever and are ready to explore far-off places again with your airplane ticket booked and ready to go, now what should you do?   Many countries are now requiring foreigners to have a “Fit to Fly” PCR Test Certificate to show at airport check-in. Before you leave you need to take the PCR fit to fly test within 72 hours of departure. The Fit to Fly Certificate must state that your Covid-19 PCR Test was negative and that you’re fit to travel!   Anna Pharmacy has over 15 locations in South London that offer the Fit to Fly PCR Test in addition to other Covid-19 testing options.   What Is a PCR Test?     A PCR Test (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is an antigen test used to detect the presence of Coronavirus and identify whether or not someone has the virus very early on in their illness. The advantage of PCR tes...

At the first sign of a sore throat or right after that first sneeze, our minds go straight to Covid-19. This is a new phenomenon. Before the thought of a common cold or the flu, while not particularly pleasant, didn’t scare us. However, as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, a simple cold or flu symptom can now mean so much more.   So, instead of ignoring cold and flu-like symptoms and hoping that they go away, the best thing you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones is to take a Covid-19 Antigen test . Perhaps you’ve been exposed to someone with Covid-19 and you are worried about your health, a simple antigen test can give you results fast.   Visit one of our many Anna Pharmacy locations throughout South London to get your Covid-19 test in our pharmacy or pick up a Covid19 Antigen Test kit to do a self-administered test at home.   What is a Rapid Antigen Test?   The Antigen Test (also known as the Rapid Antigen test) is a diagnostic me...

Only scientists, researchers, and people in the medical field have been familiar with Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests for years. But since COVID-19 rapidly spread around the world in 2020, people have started to talk about getting a PCR test to know if the virus infects them. The UK government advised getting tested before leaving the country for a trip. It is because a fit to fly PCR test certificate could be a requirement for your trip abroad. But as you book your COVID-19 travel test, it would be interesting to know how PCR tests work and what is its other purposes such as checking genetically modified DNAs. What is a PCR Test? PCR is a laboratory-developed technique that can create millions of copies of DNA from a tiny sample. This process, invented in 1983 by Dr. Kary Mullis, is scientifically referred to as DNA amplification. There are plenty of uses for PCR other than checking if you contracted the COVID-19 virus. Some of the most practical ones include amplifying ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic the COVID-19 vaccine provided protection from the disease as well as a great sense of relief.  After all, it is believed to be the best way to provide protection against the deadly coronavirus. But just like everything, it can cause some side effects. People who have been administered the Covid-19 vaccine commonly report mild side effects such as mild body pain and fever. But a new study reveals that Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) could also be a consequence of the COVID-19 vaccine treatment, but it is rare.    These new findings should not deter individuals from getting vaccinated, as the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks. Fortunately, COVID-19 vaccine-induced liver dysfunctions can typically self-repair shortly after getting the COVID-19 Vaccination.        WHAT IS DRUG-INDUCED LIVER INJURY?    Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) is an injury of the liver that may occur when you take certain medi...