Covid testing - £43 PCR tests!

Jetting off on holiday has changed and it's important to keep in mind that Covid-19 testing will be part of your journey.

We’ve teamed up with Randox Health to get you a PCR test from the super low price of just £43, we also have other testing packages available when purchased using the discount codes below.

As one of the UK's most experienced providers of Coronavirus testing, Randox Health makes the responsibility of arranging your own test correctly and in line with the rules of the destination you're holidaying in and your return back home to the UK, completely stress free!

Getting Tested Before Your Holiday

Remember, each country has different entry requirements and so you'll need to check specific requirements in advance on the FCDO website.

Tests do vary and rules on whether children need to provide a negative test also differ depending on the country.

Covid-19 tests taken for travel and leisure purposes should not be taken through the NHS. While we understand that free tests are made available to NHS staff through work, we strongly recommend purchasing private PCR tests through a government approved provider, like Randox Health, to avoid the risk of being denied boarding.

Getting Tested For Your Journey Home

For passengers returning to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, please check your Government websites to ensure these tests are suitable. You'll be responsible for meeting the correct test requirements, set by your country's Government, as Sunmaster will not be accountable for any problems that may arise should you fail to follow these.

The UK Government's Department of Transport has released the below Traffic Light System for arrivals into the UK which will include additional tests to be taken. Keep up-to-date with the latest Government advice Click here.

Each Traffic Light System colour category requires you to take a pre-departure Covid-19 test and present a negative result for travel. You must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel to England from abroad Click here.

NEW TRAVEL RULES FROM 19TH JULY FOR FULLY VACCINATED PASSENGERS AND UNDER 18s TO AMBER DESTINATIONS

• From 19 July at 4am, arrivals who have been fully vaccinated with an NHS administered vaccine in the UK (plus 14 days), or are on a formally approved UK vaccine clinical trial, returning to England from amber list countries will no longer need to quarantine – passengers will need to provide proof of their vaccination status to carriers in advance of travel.
• Pre-departure testing for the country you are visiting*, in resort testing to come home and day 2 testing measures to remain however the Day 8 test will no longer need to be paid for and completed.
• Children under the age of 18 to be exempt from quarantine on returning to England from amber countries.
• The recommendation for people to not travel to amber countries will also be removed from 19 July – people should continue to check FCDO travel advice before booking travel.
• *Please check before travelling as to what country requires which test etc...

How do I get tested?

We've partnered with Randox Health, a key Public Health England laboratory, to help provide you with an established testing service you can trust from just £43!

Read on for everything you need to know.

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).

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

Visit the Randox Health ordering pages through the links below to get the tests you need:

• Discount code SMPCR will get you discount off all packages. (Please note the In-Clinic Travel PCR Testing does not have a discount code)
• Visit the Randox Health website Click Here and click Covid 19 from the menu bar to see all options available to you.
• For example the Green Travel Pack on the Randox Health website will become suitable for double vaccinated travellers to amber destinations however the in resort test to get back to the UK is still required
• A new option is for airport testing clinics at London Stansted, Manchester and East Midlands with Express PCR Tests results in as little as 3 hours. Click Here  (no discount code available)
• If you need any clarification on what is needed, Randox Health have a helpline - UK & Ireland : 028 9434 3005 open 0800-2000 Monday to Friday and 0900-1600 on Weekends (Please note this line is busy and waiting time could be longer than expected)

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?

• Click here 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.
• 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.

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.