Palace Gate Practice is a UK government approved provider of Covid 19 RT PCR testing for General/Travel, Day 2/8 and Test to Release (TTR). We also offer the Siemens Total Antibody Screen.

Outbound PCR
Test

Covid Testing Outbound PCR Test

£210

Green List
Return

Covid Testing Green List Return

Day 2 testing £180

Amber List 10 Day Quarantine

Covid Testing Amber List 10 Day Quarantine

Day 2/8 testing £250

Amber List 5 Day Quarantine

Covid TestingAmber List 5 Day Quarantine

Day 2/8 + TTR £460

WE OFFER A £20 PER PATIENT DISCOUNT IF OUTBOUND AND RETURN TESTS ARE PURCHASED TOGETHER

DELIVERY AND TURNROUND TIMES

Turnaround times for general testing and test to release tests are broadly next day/24 hours depending on the timing vis a vis our courier runs. We recommend you attend our drive through location just south of Winchester to get the most rapid turnaround possible. If your timings are tight, it’s well worth giving us a call on +44 (0)20 7244 5806 so we can talk through the logistics in more detail.
Day 2/8 testing can either be conducted entirely remotely, with swabs sent out to you in advance and prepaid returns envelopes which you put in any post box. Alternatively, if your testing days fall on a weekday, it is possible to attend our drive through location for a more rapid turnaround.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DELAYS ATTRIBUTABLE TO POSTAGE SERVICES BUT WILL PROVIDE SWABS FOR RE-TESTING IN THE EVENT OF THE COMPLETE LOSS OF A SWAB

PROCESS
  1. Please register using the appropriate links above. We need a separate form for your outbound travel and for your return.
  2. We will contact you by email with your testing timetable, and upon confirmation from you, send an invoice for card payment.
  3. Upon receipt of payment we will send you the relevant codes for your passenger locator forms, and dispatch your tests as appropriate. We will also offer you an appointment for any drive through tests.
  4. Any questions or need to make changes? Just email covidtesting@palacegatepractice.com or call +44 (0)20 7244 5806. Please note that we may not be able to assist with short notice requests (e.g. travelling same day/next day). Please also note that we will respond to queries inside office hours only. We thank you for your patience at this extremely busy time.
SIEMENS TOTAL ANTIBODY SCREEN – DETECTS A HISTORIC INFECTION

This is a laboratory analysed test, approved by PHE and found in a recent study at Porton Down to be the most accurate of the 4 major commercially available laboratory analysed tests. The test requires a venous blood sample. If positive, the Total Antibody Screen would indicate that you have been exposed to Covid 19 and have developed antibodies (IgG, IgM, IgA) to combat it. It is also useful, in conjunction with Siemens kit detects antibodies from vaccination as well as disease (not all kits do this) as it detects Spike protein. Best to do a quantitative IgG (CVGG code)

Cost – £120

Please note. Due to high demand, our usual 24 hour cancellation policy is being applied strictly to all bookings. For any bookings cancelled with 24 hours notice or more, a cancellation fee of £10 per swab will be charged to cover administration. Remote swab bookings are strictly non-refundable.

If you would like further information, please call +44 (0)20 7244 5800. All information will be held in the strictest confidence, in keeping with the guidelines of our regulators the CQC and the GMC. We will only contact you for this stated purpose, unless you request otherwise below.