{"id":5613,"date":"2020-09-04T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5613"},"modified":"2021-02-08T13:31:08","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T13:31:08","slug":"covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid-19: How can I get tested with Better2Know?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At this moment in time, prioritising your health is the most important thing you can do. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Better2Know recognises our responsibility in helping people to look after their health. Here, we explain the coronavirus tests we currently provide and how we can help you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

It is important to choose the coronavirus test that is right for you. This will depend on your current health and whether you want to test at home or visit a clinic. Whether you are experiencing suspected Covid-19 symptoms now or think that you have already had the virus, Better2Know can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Firstly, you should decide whether you are looking for a PCR swab test or an antibody test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to know whether you have a current Covid-19 infection, you should choose a swab<\/strong> test.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PCR Swab Home Sample Collection Kit<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is our standard Covid-19 home sample collection kit. Simply collect your throat\/nasal swab at home and send it to our laboratory for fast and accurate analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PCR Swab Test and Fit to Fly Certificate<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This home sample collection kit is suitable if you are travelling overseas and require proof of a negative Covid-19 test, along with a Fit to Fly certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test to Release for International Travel<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are required to self-isolate due to returning from a country which is not on the Government’s travel corridor list, this home test can reduce your quarantine period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to know whether you have already had Covid-19, you should choose an antibody <\/strong>test.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Antibody Finger-Prick Home Sample Collection Kit<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Available to order from our shop, this test will determine whether you have produced antibodies in response to a previous Covid-19 infection or the vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quantitative Antibody Home Test Kit<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Available to order online, this home test kit will test for IgG and IgM antibodies using a finger-prick sample. If you test positive, your result will indicate the strength of your antibody response to a previous Covid-19 infection or the vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instant Antibody Test<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This test provides rapid IgG IgM Antibody results in under 10 minutes from a finger-prick blood sample. Available at selected clinics throughout the UK, this test must be performed by a trained clinician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antibody Nurse Kit<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Available in our shop, your Nurse Kit will be delivered straight to your door. For this test, you will be required to find a qualified nurse or medical practitioner who can take a blood sample from your arm. Your sample must then be sent in the post to our laboratory for fast and accurate testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antibody Test at a Clinic<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our antibody test is also widely available at our clinics throughout the UK. Simply find your nearest clinic and book your test online or phone our booking team. At your appointment, your blood sample will be collected and then sent to our laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post Covid-19 Health Screens<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you concerned about how Covid-19 may have affected your general health? Better2Know offers three screening options which provide a detailed overview of your health following recovery from coronavirus. Each screen includes an IgG Antibody test, a comprehensive range of blood tests and a telephone consultation with a doctor to review your results in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why test for Covid-19 with Better2Know?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n