Covid-19 Screening

Covid-19 Screening

COVID-19 screening

I am pleased to offer both antigen and antibody COVID-19 testing. I want to reassure you all that this is not taking vital resources away from the NHS and I will be working closely with Public health England. 

The COVID-19 PCR swab ANTIGEN test. £195 + Courier, depending on location.

These are the gold standard. At present, the most accurate test available and those used by the UK and all other countries.

Diagnostic Use: 

• An active or recent infection (7-10 days).
• Potential carriers of the virus who have no symptoms.
 
These may be performed in clinic for those without COVID-19 symptoms or remotely.

Remote method:
• An initial phone or video consultation.
• A kit is sent to your address. This is a swab to the nose and throat. This is then sent back to the lab to be processed.
• The results within 24-36 hours of receipt by the lab.


The COVID-19 blood ANTIBODY Test. £140

Abbott Laboratories' blood test detect COVID-19 IgG antibodies in your blood. This has been approved by Public Health England and is CE marked.

The test has a specificity or 99.6% and sensitivity of 100% when performed at 14 days or more of symptoms attributable to COVID-19.
 
Method:

• This test involves a blood test performed in clinic. This is then sent to an Abbott CQC certified lab to be processed.
• A medical consultation takes place before the test is performed.
• Results are available within 24 hours
 
Public health England report:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/890566/Evaluation_of_Abbott_SARS_CoV_2_IgG_PHE.pdf
 
Advisories:

• The blood test does not test for current infection and therefore should not be used to diagnose currently symptomatic coronavirus infections. The PCR swab should be used for this.
• These tests should not be performed in isolation and must be in conjunction with a doctor consultation.
• Please note that some people do not develop antibodies even after proven infection with COVID 19.
• I do also counsel people that we are not yet sure that having antibodies to the virus confers immunity to a second infection.
 
Discounted testing for all key workers 

We are offering discounts for all keyworkers on our tests. If you are a key worker, please don’t hesitate to contact us .

You can book with Lee Garrett or Dr Dan on 02076371600




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