General Testing Lateral Flow Tests - from £3.99 per test

What You Need To Know

These COVID test products cannot be used for travel, therefore, Fit to Fly travel certificates will not be provided. Please visit our Covid Travel Tests page page where you will find our range of Covid tests for travel.

Non-travel tests can be used for:

• Socialising, i.e. visiting vulnerable friends/family members
• Regular testing for work, school or university
• One-off large events, i.e. weddings, sporting events, theatre, music events, conferences, business/corporate testing, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get a Lateral Flow Test?

Our guaranteed, same-day result Lateral Flow Tests are available to order online [tests.medicpost.co.uk]. This includes free delivery to anywhere in the UK as well as a general certificate.

When do I need to take my test?

We recommend ordering your self-swab kit as soon as possible if you have been in close contact with an infected person, if you are planning to mix with people in crowded indoors and/or if you are visiting vulnerable friends or family members.

If you are experiencing any symptoms, the NHS recommends that you use a PCR test instead.

Can these tests be used for travel?

No, these tests cannot be used for travel. Please head to our Covid Travel test page to find the recommended and accepted tests for travel.

Which test packages or bundles are available?

Our general testing kits come in a range of bundles, each to suit your testing needs.

• Occasional Testing - 4 x tests inc. next day shipping
• Regular Testing - 10 x tests inc. next day shipping
• Frequent Testing - 20 x tests inc. next day shipping

All packages come with Free Standard Delivery.

What does the Lateral Flow Test kit include?

Your FlowFlex kit will include the at-home Diagnostic RAT Test, complete with a full set of instructions and materials to ensure you perform the test correctly.

What are the possible results?

Negative - You do not have any evidence of an active infection. This will appear as one line next to ‘C’ on the device.

Positive - The Covid-19 virus has been detected on your swab. This will appear as two lines on the device, one next to ‘C’ (Control) and one next to ‘T’ (Test

Inconclusive/Needs Repeated - Very infrequently, your swab result will need to be repeated. This may occur due to poor sample taking techniques.

Please see the image below for each of the possible results.

How accurate is the Lateral Flow Test?

Medicspot uses FlowFlex lateral flow test kits. These tests are approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and offer 98.8% accuracy. This test is CE marked for home use and has received full home test approval in the UK and EU.