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
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.
Vlad Cochintoiu
Had a great experience booking and getting a last minute rapid rabies jab with Fleet Street Clinic! They even booked me in out of hours for my jab because it was the only way to do it before my travels! Thank you to everyone who assisted me.
JJ Kim
We are tourist and my wife needs stitch removal service. My neighbor's son who majors in medical in London recommended this clinic. Very kind and the nurse has a very good skill. My wife didn't feel any pain and is very satisfied with her service. Based on my experience, I would like to strongly recommend this clinic if you need any services!!!
Hareen De Silva
Fantastic front of house staff. Dr Levy was brilliant during my appointment. Nurse Chiara gave me my travel vaccinations and was extremely professional and knowledgeable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!