Pre-flight Covid test

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In case of necessary travel (flights), and in case the destination country also requires to have a negative Covid test on arrival, where would one go to get a test here in Ireland? Do you have to be referred for a test by your GP?

Thanks.

Marty Bird

New Home wrote: »

In case of necessary travel (flights), and in case the destination country also requires to have a negative Covid test on arrival, where would one go to get a test here in Ireland? Do you have to be referred for a test by your GP?

Thanks.

https://www.randox.com/dublin-airport-99euros/

New Home

Excellent, thank you.

0lddog

When you know where you are going to you might do a search to see if that country / region publishes a list of acceptable Irish test centres.

e.g. This is a list of some of the test centres that are acceptable to the Canarias Authorities ( https://www.holaislascanarias.com/sites/default/files/covid19/Labs_Covid_Europa_eireann.pdf )

New Home

That's very good to know, thanks, it's not something I'd have even considered would be a problem, so thank you.

New Home

I looked at their website again - it looks like they have a 0044 800 XXXX number, even though they're based in Donegal. Does anyone know if they have a non-UK equivalent, and/or that number is a freefone number?
Thanks.

JojoLoca

New Home wrote: »

I looked at their website again - it looks like they have a 0044 800 XXXX number, even though they're based in Donegal. Does anyone know if they have a non-UK equivalent, and/or that number is a freefone number?
Thanks.

They are UK company, so the customer service number would be UK one. I don't think any of their testing centres in Ireland are taking calls. Booking/changing/cancelling appointments is done online.

New Home

One more question, please: I've to travel via Amsterdam.

The website says:

"Option 1 You have to show 1 test result:a negative COVID-19 NAAT (PCR) test result that was taken within 24 hours before boarding your flight to the Netherlands.  

Option 2You have to show 2 test results:a negative COVID-19 NAAT (PCR) test result that was taken within 72 hours before your arrival in the Netherlands.a negative COVID-19 rapid test result that was taken within 24 hours before boarding your flight to the Netherlands.  If you have a transfer in Amsterdam, you only need 1 NAAT (PCR) test result that's issued within 72 hours before arrival in Amsterdam. "

Randox are providing a so-called RT-PCR test, aka an express PCR rest. Is that the same as a NAAT PCR test?

spurious

Yes. RT is a type of NAAT test.

New Home

Thanks Spurious, I can breathe a sigh of relief, so.

The Davestator

I'd imagine most people will opt for a free covid test after an over the phone doctor referral rather than pay for a private one when travelling.

New Home

It would depend on how much of in a hurry they are, I guess.

Caranica

The Davestator wrote: »

I'd imagine most people will opt for a free covid test after an over the phone doctor referral rather than pay for a private one when travelling.

You won't get anything more than a text message from the HSE with the result. That's not acceptable to flight carriers as proof.

New2Dubs

Does anyone know if passport is required for Randox PCR test at Dublin airport?

New Home

You need a photo ID, they prefer a passport but it's not vital. However, this may vary from centre to centre and you will need to supply your passport details for the certificate.