Covid Testing

 

To book a Covid PCR test, visit www.nhsinform.scot

(& click the 'Book a Test' link,

or telephone 119

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Please do not contact the surgery as we will be unable to arrange tests on your behalf.
 

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Testing

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Testing is part of the national Test and Protect approach to containing coronavirus (COVID-19).

Testing is available to people with and without symptoms. It can be carried out at home, or at one of the many coronavirus testing centres across Scotland.

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You can get a test for:

• yourself

• someone you care for

• a child in your care

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Types of coronavirus test

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The 2 main coronavirus tests are:

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• polymerase chain reaction (PCR) – used mainly for people with symptoms

• lateral flow device (LFD) – used for people who do not have symptoms

 

The coronavirus test you should take depends on why you’re getting tested and whether you have symptoms.

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LFD tests

LFD (lateral flow device) tests are self-tests for people who do not have coronavirus symptoms.

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LFD tests:

• are simple to use

• give a result in 15 to 30 minutes

• can be taken at home, or at an asymptomatic test site

• help find positive cases in people who are infectious but don’t have symptoms

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Click HERE to get an LFD test if you do not have symptoms

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Everyone in Scotland is encouraged to take this type of test twice a week.

Your LFD test is not complete until you report your result, either online or by phone, and receive a result confirmation notification.

If you receive a positive LFD test result, you must self-isolate immediately and book a PCR test within 48 hours.

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Free LFD test kits may be obtained from Boots the Chemist in Portree - The surgery do not stock LFD tests for public use.

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PCR tests

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You must take a PCR test if you have any one of the three symptoms of coronavirus. These are:

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• a high temperature or fever

• a new continuous cough

• a loss of, or change in sense of smell or taste

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A new, continuous cough means coughing for longer than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours. If you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual.

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Get a PCR test

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Click HERE to find out how to do a PCR test at home and get advice on your test result

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A PCR test involves taking a swab of the throat and nose. PCR tests are processed in a laboratory, and are a reliable way to detect the genetic material of a virus.

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You’ll normally receive your PCR test result within 48 hours.

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You should also book a PCR test if:

• you’ve been asked to get a test by your local council, health protection team or healthcare professional

• you’ve been asked to get a test to confirm a positive LFD result

• you’ve had 2 or more void LFD results

• you’ve been identified as a close contact through Test and Protect or the Protect Scotland app

• you're a student returning to university in Scotland