Covid testing - get 50% off!

Taking the stress out of Covid 19 tests - and we’ll save you some money to boot!

With well-deserved holiday opportunities opening up again, it’s vital to know that more and more countries now require tourists to provide a negative Covid-19 test either before travel or on arrival.

As testing becomes an essential part of travel, we’ve teamed up with Randox Health (one of the UK’s most experienced providers of Coronavirus testing) to make organising your test as easy as possible – and we’ll save you some money to boot!

How can I order a test kit (and how do I get a discount)?

Click here to visit Randox Health and buy a single PCR test using discount code SMPCR50 to get 50% off

Click here to visit Randox Health and buy Day 2 and Day 8 PCR tests using discount code SMD2D8 to get £55 off

Do I need to get a test?

This depends on where you’re jetting off on holiday. Each country has different entry requirements and so you’ll need to check your country specific requirements in advance. Tests do vary and rules on whether children need to provide a negative test also differ depending on the country.

To find out what test is required for your holiday we recommend checking the latest Government travel guidance here, please check regularly as requirements can change at short notice.

It’s your responsibility to make your own arrangements and ensure that you get the correct test carried out in line with the rules of the destination you’re travelling to. Please also check test requirements with your airline as some airlines do not accept at home PCR tests and will require a test taken in a clinical setting. It’s also important to ensure that you order the correct number of test kits.

How do I get tested?

Many countries require you to take a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test which is the gold standard test. For travel purposes, you’ll need to take this test privately and can do so through established travel health providers and some facilities available at airports like Gatwick.

If you’re unable to provide evidence of a negative test result, you will be denied boarding or entry into your destination. This can become very expensive with a 14 day mandatory quarantine abroad at your own expense.

We know that this is all very new and a bit confusing and that’s why we’ve partnered with Randox Health, a key PHE (Public Health England) laboratory, to help provide you with an established testing service you can trust at a reasonable price!

Who are Randox Health?

Randox Laboratories is one of the UK’s largest and most experienced suppliers of coronavirus testing. They’re the only laboratory to provide a full end-to-end service, including manufacture, distribution, collection, testing and reporting. Visit the Randox Health website for more details.

What type of test is this?

The Randox Health testing kit provides a PCR test (or known by its catchy full name as Polymerase Chain Reaction test). Before ordering, please check your travel destination accepts this type of test (click here).

You can also order a Randox Health testing kit once you’ve returned home to the UK from a country without a travel corridor. The Government have announced that from the 15th December, you can reduce your quarantine period from 14 days to 5 days by taking a PCR test and producing a negative result.

Once I've ordered, how long will it take for my test kit to arrive?

Randox Health send out the kits via next day delivery, so long as the order is placed before midday, Monday to Friday. Please order as early as possible to ensure they arrive on time as it has been known for the kits to take x2 days to arrive.

If you're ordering the DAY 2 and DAY 8 test kit, each test will arrive separately a day before the test needs to be taken (Day 1 and Day 7). This will be in line with government regulations to ensure tests aren't manipulated.

What do I get in a testing kit?

Each kit, provided by Randox Health, contains everything you need to complete a Covid-19 test for one person:

• Swab
• Collection tube (for the sample taken on the swab)
• Pathoseal bag (for the collection tube)
• Envelope to post the sample back
• Labels with your unique reference number
• Full instructions on how to complete the test
• Instructions on how to send your test off to the lab

How do I send my sample(s) back?

• Using DX services - Click to see your closest DX Depo/DX MBE location, open from Monday – Friday. Closing times vary between locations so please ensure you check your closest DX Depo/DX MBE location opening hours, before returning your sample.
• Randox Drop Box - Click to see Randox Drop Box locations. Drop Box closing times vary between sites so please check the closing time of your closest location before returning your sample.
  Click for more information on the Randox Drop Box service which is 7 days a week.

How quickly will I get my results back?

Results will be with you within 24hrs* of Randox Health receiving the test at their lab (this does not mean you’ll have the result within 24hrs of posting).

What do I need to do with my negative test result?

You will receive a PDF certificate via email to prove you are negative for Covid-19. This must be printed out. Take care while writing your email address on the registration form to avoid any issues.

Again, this varies by destination so please check here for the latest information.