Covid-19 Testing
Covid-19 is still around, and Fleet Street Clinic continues to offer the full range of Covid testing including rt-PCR, lateral flow and antibody testing.
As one of the only medical practices with our own laboratory on site, we specialise in delivering the fastest possible results, with highly accurate rt-PCR results available in around an hour from receipt of sample.
Knowing results quickly can help control the spread of Covid-19, speed up care, protect your loved ones and your workplace, and can facilitate international travel to the small number of countries that still require testing.
Our service is scalable and can process large numbers of samples at the same time if needed.
Your Covid-19 test results will be sent to you by email. All negative tests include a formal Covid-Negative laboratory certificate containing an authenticity QR-code which is approved for both clinical diagnostic and international travel purposes.
The Fleet Street Clinic is an approved private provider for general coronavirus testing, listed by the UK Department of Health & Social Care. We are regulated by the CQC and are a UKAS-accredited provider.
Results in around an hour
We offer ultra-rapid PCR testing.
If you require urgent results, we can deliver your results in little over an hour, using our own UKAS-accredited laboratory.
For fastest results, please call our reception team on +44 20 7353 5678 to see if we can help.
rt-PCR Testing
Put your mind at ease with a Covid-19 rt-PCR test.
It can tell you whether you currently have the Covid-19 virus or are negative.
Whether you need a Covid-19 rt-PCR test for personal reasons, work or travel, we offer various turnaround time options to best suit you and your needs.
For peace of mind, ultra rapid results are available.
Antibody Testing
Covid-19 antibody tests can detect whether you have Covid-19 antibodies in your blood.
Antibodies are produced when you are exposed to the virus. Knowing whether you have previously been exposed to the virus can offer some peace of mind.
Corporate Covid-19 Testing
Workplace Covid-19 can support a successful return to work strategy.
There are numerous ways we can support, from testing to get back to the workplace, to regular testing to ensure a safe working environment and also testing to diagnose employee symptoms.
Find out more about each of these services.
You don't have to come to our clinic to be tested.
Why not try our "wait-and-return" courier service?
If you don't feel well enough to come to the Clinic for testing, we can send you a swab with a courier, who will bring it back to our laboratory for immediate testing.
We can also test your sample for a full "panel" of 23 different causes of respiratory symptoms, including flu, cold viruses and RSV, to help establish the cause of your symptoms and get you onto the right treatment path.
FAQs
Covid-19 has not gone away, and the strains that are currently circulating are not covered by the original vaccines. Many people are susceptible. Testing can still play an important part in protecting those around you.
Covid-19 is treatable with anti-viral medication, so if you belong to a vulnerable group and are at risk of severe disease, an early diagnosis can help you obtain rapid treatment.
A positive lateral flow test can be helpful for confirming the cause of symptoms. However, it is much less sensitive than PCR, so a negative test may give a false sense of security that all is well, which may put others at risk if you are in the early stages of infection.
For people with symptoms, we recommend doing a full respiratory PCR panel, which can test for the full range of respiratory pathogens.
Antibody testing is still available, but seldom requested at the moment, and currently of limited value.
There are many things you can do to stop the spread of coronavirus:
* Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
* Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
* Wash your hands as soon as you get back home
* Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
* Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
* Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
Yes, our nurses are very experienced in treating children of all ages. It may not be advisable to test young infants but sometimes this is an International travel requirement. You can contact us to confirm prior to booking.
Our Patients Speak for Us
Ella Nicholls
Recently had some travel vaccines done at Fleet Street Clinic, a very positive experience all round ! Reception team were very polite and helpful as were the nurses who made me feel at ease and offered some very valuable information! Would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to get travel vaccines :)
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.
Nay Chadbourne
Have had all my work travel vaccines at FSC and they have always been exemplary. Easy to book appointments, pleasant reception staff (both over email and phone) and appointment times to suit me. Never been kept waiting past my time and quick/easy vaccines done. Highly recommend.
Geraldine
Great clinic with a very helpful team. The nurse explained each vaccine in detail which was very enlightening. I was seen on time and felt well looked after.
Tess Kokkinou
I visit twice a week to see Andrew Doody at Fleet Street clinic for my back, he has a great bedside manner, he listens and understands when you tell him about your pain. The staff at reception are amazing too very friendly.
Shaveta Gupta
Very professional, easy to book the appointment over the phone, all queries were answered straight away with assuring answers by the receptionist, competitive prices, nurse was very polite and informative too. Highly recommended.
Sarah King
Fleet Street Clinic is amazing! The Reception staff are welcoming and efficient. The nurses Lucy and Becky are skilled and very friendly. Dr Sally and Dr Belinda are both incredible -the best GPs I have ever met. I am so lucky this is my local clinic.
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.
Iain Guest
I received a first dose of the QDenga vaccine recently from Nurse Becky Arrell at the Fleet Street Clinic. She was quick, efficient, friendly and very knowledgeable. The QDenga is not yet available in the US, where I live, and I'm heading off to South Asia feeling reassured. I highly recommend the Clinic to anyone traveling to far-off lands!
Georgina Hogwood
Friendly, prompt, professional service. My options were explained really well and all my questions were answered by experienced professionals. Very satisfied.