Fleet Street Clinic Laboratoryin Central London

We have been providing “Point-of-Care” Testing (POCT) for our patients since 2016. Since then, instead of having to wait days for culture results, our patients have been able to receive results for many of the tests we offer – and treatment – in about an hour, or at the same appointment.

We expanded our resources dramatically during the Covid pandemic, culminating in achieving ISO 15189:2012 UKAS Accreditation for SARS-CoV-2 testing and sampling. During the pandemic, we supported numerous complex projects in the UK and internationally, including film production and VIP groups. We are delighted to have a production credit on the most recent Mission Impossible movie! We now have multiple testing platforms and are expanding our range.

Our patients can benefit from over 60 different tests that can be performed at a single visit.

Our laboratory is staffed by Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants, with oversight from independent consultants, and upholds high standards of quality.

Our Tests

Our in-house test portfolio covers a range of infections and conditions where early or rapid diagnosis makes an important difference to treatment. Here are some examples:

Sexual Health & STI

We offer full PCR molecular STI testing to detect common pathogens that cause sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as human papillomavirus (HPV), herpes simplex virus I and II (HSV 1 & 2), chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, chancroid, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, and trichomonas, all from a simple urine sample, swab or cervical smear. Results are released within 2-5 hours of sample submission.

Whether you are concerned about possible exposure, have symptoms or just want peace of mind, we can help quickly and confidentially.

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Gastrointestinal Infections

Travellers’ Diarrhoea? Gastroenteritis?

Our stool PCR panel test helps detect and differentiate 24 possible bacterial, parasitic and/ or viral target pathogens that commonly cause gut infection and diarrhoea, all from a tiny stool swab sample.

Results are available within an hour, enabling rapid and targeted treatment.

We also offer a number of other rapid tests suitable for returned travellers, including malaria and dengue antigen detection.


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Respiratory Infections

Our respiratory PCR panel test helps pinpoint the cause of respiratory infection, from a “panel” of 23 viral and bacterial causes, including colds, flu, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, and other treatable respiratory infections, all from a nose or throat swab sample.

Our tests release results in about an hour, enabling confident efficient, rapid, and targeted treatment.

A separate “Strep A” PCR molecular test is also available for Strep throat infection.




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Other Point-of-Care Testing

We offer other types of Point-of-Care Testing to provide timely diagnosis and treatment.

Results are provided in less than an hour, enabling rapid, targeted treatment.

- HbA1c Diabetes Test; monitor sugar (glucose) level over the past 2-3 months,
- Lipid Profile; measure blood cholesterol to evaluate cardiovascular health,
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP); to assess inflammation caused by different types of conditions, such as an infection or autoimmune disorder
- D-dimer; helps rule out the presence of a serious blood clot
- Albumin:Creatinine Ratio (ACR) Test; to screen for high protein (albumin) level in urine and early detection of kidney disease.

Quality Assurance and Accreditations

Our Patients Speak for Us

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Emily Lavis

Brilliant clinic, would 100% recommend. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and the nurse's care couldn't have been better. They managed to fit me in for a same-day appointment and provide me with helpful advice for follow up. Thank you :)

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Chris Starling

Always an excellent service whether on personal or business matter. The team go out of their way to be helpful and accommodate needs and treat each matter with importance whilst taking a pragmatic and responsive approach to situations to put patients first.

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Nicholas Grundy

I recently sought treatment at Fleet Street Clinic for painful ears; I was quickly diagnosed by Dr Hartmann. He prescribed ear drops and arranged an appointment for me a week later with Lucy Mildren. Within a week my ears were better. Everything was very efficient and I was treated with care and skill.

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Nina

I wanted to get a private covid vaccination as soon as it is available. The Fleet street clinic must be one of the first places in London, where the private Covid vaccination is available. I booked on Saturday for my appointment on Monday. When I got to the clinic I waited for less than 5 minutes. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall a very pleasant experience. I'm glad to have the vaccine as I'm not eligible under new NHS rules.

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Cian Haynes

I highly recommend Fleet Street Clinic for travel vaccines. The experience was smooth and professional. Chiara was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and reassuring. She thoroughly explained each vaccine and made me feel at ease. The vaccinations were quick and relatively painless, with excellent aftercare advice. I feel well-protected for my travels thanks to Chiara and the team!

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Kim London

Prompt access to knowledgeable and sympathetic advice and a reliable recommendation that will make me feel like 'a new woman'. What a relief! Thank you Dr Griffiths.

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Barry Milton

Excellent and efficient service from reception to consultation. Arranged good contact with my local GP which has enabled me to complete my treatment early next week.

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Mark A

My wife and I have attended the Fleet Street Clinic for many years now and found Dr Belinda Griffiths and her team exemplary in all departments. On the back of this I have recommended the clinic to all my family members and Senior Management team.

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Mark Tebbit

On repeated occasions over the last year, I have received A1 treatment from the Fleet Street Clinic. Short-notice appointments, face to face and on the phone, for emergency conditions and quick prescriptions from excellent doctors have helped me enormously. The Reception Team are also highly professional. I couldn't recommend it more strongly.

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Blake

Had to get a whooping cough vaccine to visit my new nephew in Australia…couldn’t have asked for a better service. Phoned on during the week, booked in for 9am, I arrived a few minutes early and was walking out the door vaccinated and back to work in less than 10 minutes after a refreshing chat with the lovely staff. What more can you ask for???