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.
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
Paul Vella
Excellent service, had a private Covid and Flu vaccination here arrived early and was called in by the nurse almost immediately, very pleasant surroundings and lovely stuff would use again worth £125 to get protected as not eligible for free vaccinations.
Daniel Pomfyuk
The staff were incredibly helpful and polite. We received our travel jabs from them, and not only were the prices better than in Boots, but they also didn’t try to upsell us anything just for the sake of it. Instead, they gave us their honest opinion on what we should and shouldn’t get the jabs for. It was a small act of kindness, but it made the whole experience amazing.
Kevin McNally
I was very impressed. I was attended to very promptly and courteously. I was given good advice and advised on the cost before I went ahead.
Mehrdad Kazemipour
Cannot say enough good words about Fleet St Clinic...most expert physicians, caring and communicative nurses, courteous and considerate staff...we came upon fleet street clinic by chance and they treated our injured daughter traveling from the u.s. with the highest quality care anywhere we have experienced -forever grateful for their unforgettable services.
Somerton Elliott
For several years I have relied on the lovely Fleet Street Clinic to cover my travel vaccination needs - for example to Cambodia, Vietnam and South Korea. They have real expertise in recommending what is necessary and protecting against risk. Having unfortunately had a bad NHS experience with vaccination earlier this year, I had a second and final shingles dose at the clinic. The last time, I wasn’t able to sleep on my left hand side for 10 days. At Fleet Street Clinic, the wonderful nurse ensured I had a perfect result.
Paul Springer
Friendly, extremely good at the job, even done with a light touch and sense of humour.
Austen Virr
Got my rabies jabs here - very professional, great interiors decor, would recommend.
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 :)
David Butler
Very easy to set up the appointment, warm and professional welcome - very transparent medical advice on a vaccine. They were all fabulous!
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.