Immunity Testing
Do you have COVID Immunity?
Firstly, to answer this question, it is important to understand what is meant by immunity to the COVID-19 virus. Since the creation of the vaccine, we are now looking at two specific types of COVID immunity;
- That of a natural immune system response from being infected with the virus
- That of a synthetic immune response that is provided from taking the recently developed COVID vaccines
There are multiple factors that can impact a person’s immune response to the COVID virus. One of the biggest, which is now well known, is that of a person’s age. Recent research has also determined that there may be a link between a diseases’ severity and an individual’s long-term immunity.
What this means is that those who are experiencing a severe reaction to the virus are more likely to develop a stronger long-term immune response. The exact duration of immunity also varies greatly from person to person. As of early December (2021), it is believed that natural immunity to the virus for those who have recovered from infection can last anything from 3 months all the way up to 5 years!
Regardless of the circumstances of a person’s immune response, you may simply want to know if you have natural antibodies to help fight off any potential re-infection.
Here at Fast Test Centre, we can offer you the opportunity and appropriate test to find out!
Important FAQ’s
Fast Test Centre want to make the process of booking a test, taking your test and/or cancelling a test as simple as possible. To make our service easier to experience, we have highlighted important FAQ’s that you may immediately want to know during any stage of the process. For further questions or general enquiries, head on over to our dedicated FAQ Page, or Call us on 0208 145 0375
The antigen swab test gives you a very reliable indicator of whether you have or have not currently got the virus. A positive result has a very high chance of confirming if you are carrying covid-19 virus in sufficient quantities (viral load) to make you infectious. There is of course a margin for error in any test, but the margin is small.
The antibody blood test gives you a very reliable indicator of whether you have been exposed to the virus by detecting certain antibodies in your blood. Please note; it is not yet fully known if an individual with a positive result showing presence of IgG levels following being infected with COVID-19 will be protected, either fully or partially, from future infection, or for how long the protective immunity may last. Please see our available tests for more information.
Cancellation Policy
Please understand that appointment times are limited and in high demand. When you book your appointment with us, you are holding a space on our calendar that is no longer available to our other customers. However, if you must cancel your appointment, we respectfully request at least 48 hours notice in order to allow another customer access to that appointment time.
Cancellations — 48 hours or more in advance will receive a 80% refund
Cancellations – 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund
Cancellations made within 24 hours will not receive a refund
Exceptions
The Mandatory Testing for Inbound Travel (Day 2 & Day 8) If you do not have the test, for any reason whatsoever (other than a failing on our part), the cost is non-refundable. Please note that if a positive test result is produced for a day 2 test the results will need to be sent for genomic sequencing in accordance with Public Health England requirements. By accepting these terms, you consent to this.
We are unable to cancel or refund remote testing e.g. ‘Virtual Test in a Box’ tests once they have been collected or dispatched and are therefore will be non-refundable.
We kindly request that everyone visiting the test centre comes equipped with and wearing a face mask when entering the premises. If you do not have a face mask on you, we do offer them before entry. Because of the nature of this service, it is in the best interests of all our employees and customers that social distancing guidelines are followed as closely as possible!
What Testing Is Available?
We offer Covid-19 tests suitable for travel, both for Departures from the UK and Arrivals as well.
We will supply a “Fit to Fly” certificate with a negative result if you choose a test called “Fit to Fly”. This is the certificate you need to check in for your travel, whether you are flying or travelling by ship, boat, train or car to destinations outside of the UK.
An PCR test is the gold standard in COVID-19 testing. It offers the most accurate results as it can detect even the smallest amount of virus. A negative PCR test result provides the most reliable indication you can safely continue to work and travel.
