You MUST order Day 2 test before arriving in the UK
This covid-19 test is required by the United Kingdom Government :
- If you are arriving in the UK from green list countries. It is a mandatory requirement for everyone arriving in the UK from green list countries (unless you are specifically exempt) to take a Covid-19 PCR test on or before Day 2 of your self-isolation period.
- For UK residents who have been fully vaccinated with an NHS-administered vaccine in the UK and are returning from amber countries are required to complete a test on or before day 2 after arrival. They will not have to take a day 8 test or self-isolate.
If your Day 2 test is positive, it will undergo further testing to identify variants of Covid-19. This is important to prevent new variants from coming into the UK.
- Covid-19 PCR Throat Swab test kits (in partnership with Randox)
- Accuracy of test: 99.9% with correct swab technique
- Turnaround time of test: 1-2 Working days
- Certificate included
- Free Delivery for next working day (FedEx) *
- Free return postage to the lab.
You MUST order before arriving in the UK
How Day 2 Test works
- Please check first if you are from a country that is listed in the green zone, from the United Kingdom government website by clicking on this link
1. Before you travel to England you must:
- Take a COVID-19 test before you before your arrival : You must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel to England from abroad. for more information open this link
- Book and pay for a day 2 COVID-19 test on this link :
- if you order for one person, booking reference numbers is the same as the invoice number , you will also receive email from us containing booking reference number ( you need this number when you fill out passenger locator form)
- If you buy tests for several people, you will receive email from us booking reference number ( you need this number when you fill out passenger locator form)
- Complete a passenger locator form on this link (gouvernement link)
2. On arrival in England
- You must take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2 after you arrive . Day of your arrival is considered day 0 . Day 2 test needs to be done on day 0,1, or day 2.
- You receive the test:
- Same Day (before 2 PM) for Central London
- Next working day for outside central London.
- you can leave us a note during the order or send us an email on testing@zenhealthcare.co.uk if you have already made the order to send you the test before your arrival (in case you know the arrival address)
- Provide a sample and return postage to the lab For Free (you will receive all the indications with the kit you receive)
- Check your results securely online.
You do not need to self-isolate or quarantine when you return from a country on the green list. If the COVID-19 test result is positive, you must self-isolate.
* For Free delivery next working day , it does not include weekends, all orders placed Friday after 2pm ,Saturday or Sunday will be dispatched on Monday
* Orders placed after 2pm will be dispatched next working day – for urgent orders please call us on 020 7225 1660 to enquire and provide a quotation
* Results will be received within 24 hours of the sample being received by the laboratory
COVID-19: WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE & AFTER I TRAVEL?
Green Country + Fully vaccinated from amber countries
Pre-departure Coivd-19 test before travel to destination:
Passenger Locator Form:
Hotel quarantine 10 days:
Self-isolation 10 days:
Day 2 COVID-19 PCR test (mandatory):
On or before day 2
Day 8 COVID-19 PCR test:
Test to release - Day 5 (Optional):
Turnaround time of test:
1-2 working days
Amber Country
Pre-departure Coivd-19 test before travel to destination:
Passenger Locator Form:
Hotel quarantine 10 days:
Self-isolation 10 days:
Day 2 COVID-19 PCR test (mandatory):
On or before day 2
Day 8 COVID-19 PCR test (mandatory):
On or after day 8
Test to release - Day 5 (Optional):
Turnaround time of test:
1-2 working days
Day 2 and Day 8 test price :
£170
ORDER Day 2 and day 8 testDAY 5 (Test to release) price :
In clinic: £80
At home: £90
(send by post)
ORDER Day 5 test
Order day 2 and day 8 test + day 5 test
Red Country
Pre-departure Coivd-19 test before travel to destination:
Passenger Locator Form:
Hotel quarantine 10 days:
Self-isolation 10 days:
Day 2 COVID-19 PCR test (mandatory):
On or before day 2
Day 8 COVID-19 PCR test (mandatory):
On or after day 8
Test to release - Day 5 :
FAQ – Covid-19 Day 2 Test Kit
This Covid-19 test is 99.9% accurate with the correct sample taking technique. It is important that you follow the instructions included in your test kit
Your kit includes a full set of instructions detailing how to collect your sample
when you buy the kit online, you get the invoice by email, the order number (starting with ZNHC****) is the same as the reference number
The day you arrive back in the UK will be treated as day zero.
Yes, you are permitted to leave your quarantine location to collect or conduct your COVID-19 test but you are required to return to your quarantine location as soon as this is completed.
Each test comes with return postage to the lab. Using a priority post box, simple post your sample back to the lab.
Children under five do not need to take this tests.
If you did not book a test before you arrived in England, you can book one after you arrive. However, you will need to complete another passenger locator form to opt into the scheme.
Find in this link where you can get the COVID-19 tests you need to take if you’re arriving in England from abroad.
You can contact our advisors by sending a message using our live chat or phoning our team on 020 7225 1660 or by email on : testing@zenhealthcare.co.uk