French PCR Tests

[SteveD1]

Hi
We are returning to England on Sunday 19th Sept via Eurotunnel and need to get a pre travel PCR test. We have looked at the French web site of places that offer them but have not been able to book a test as the places we will be near never come up.

Does anyone know how easy this is and where to get the test done.

Thanks

 

[Lynne Roy]

We couldn’t book either, went to a pharmacy and had antigen test 25 euros printed results in 5 minutes. No problem at port

 

[SteveD1]

Thanks for letting me know. Was the pharmacy in Calais or Sangette? Is this standard at all phamacies?

 

[RedFrame]

This may help

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Cheers
Red

 

[Whitebirdyman]

What would happen if someone tested positive? Presumably they could not travel but would the pharmacy just say to isolate or would there be something more formal to ensure a person did isolate?

I am thinking of going to France and wouldn't need a fixed return date but being stuck until testing negative could be an issue.

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[busby]

Hi
We are returning to England on Sunday 19th Sept via Eurotunnel and need to get a pre travel PCR test. We have looked at the French web site of places that offer them but have not been able to book a test as the places we will be near never come up.

Does anyone know how easy this is and where to get the test done.

Thanks

You don't need a PCR test you need an Antigen test plus a day two PCR test prebooked for when you return.BUSBY.

 

[Spriddler]

You can select an area on this website and it will list testing centres and nearby pharmacies that will do the antigen test

Hauts-de-seine: centres et lieux de dépistage en RT-PCR et tests antigéniques de la Covid-19

Accédez à l’offre des centres de dépistage de la Covid-19 en Hauts-de-seine et faites-vous tester par RT-PCR, test antigénique ou test salivaire. Laboratoires, pharmacies, chirurgiens-dentistes, infirmiers, masseurs-kinésithérapeutes, médecins.

www.sante.fr

 

[Whitebirdyman]

I guess you get whatever test the pharmacy is offering, but reports seem to say people get the results quickly, so it is not going to be PCR.

To therefore amplify my question above if one gets a positive LFD or Lamp test at a pharmacy, do the authorities insist you take a PCR test and then what happens if it is positive?

 

[Lynne Roy]

Thanks for letting me know. Was the pharmacy in Calais or Sangette? Is this standard at all phamacies?

We sailed from St Malo and used a pharmacy there, but you can have it done 2 days before (if I remember correctly) so stop in towns along your journey, I am sure you will find a pharmacy that do tests. Price is capped at 29 euros apparently

 

[Lynne Roy]

We used a nhs

What would happen if someone tested positive? Presumably they could not travel but would the pharmacy just say to isolate or would there be something more formal to ensure a person did isolate?

I am thinking of going to France and wouldn't need a fixed return date but being stuck until testing negative could be an issue.

test before we went , just in case

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[Lynne Roy]

We used a nhs

test before we went , just in case

 

[SD j]

What would happen if someone tested positive? Presumably they could not travel but would the pharmacy just say to isolate or would there be something more formal to ensure a person did isolate?

I am thinking of going to France and wouldn't need a fixed return date but being stuck until testing negative could be an issue.

 

[busby]

I guess you get whatever test the pharmacy is offering, but reports seem to say people get the results quickly, so it is not going to be PCR.

To therefore amplify my question above if one gets a positive LFD or Lamp test at a pharmacy, do the authorities insist you take a PCR test and then what happens if it is positive?

Best people to ask is the French Government.BUSBY.

 

[SOS]

I don’t understand why test before you go? Or do you mean you ordered a test before you went for using on your way back?

 

[Spriddler]

I don’t understand why test before you go? Or do you mean you ordered a test before you went for using on your way back?

Me neither since the only test you will be doing is the one you must take at a test centre or pharmacy before arriving back in the U.K.
I suppose it could give peace of mind to test negative before going abroad but is irrelevant/valueless once you arrive abroad.
You can of course order the 2nd day test to be delivered to you in U.K to use on day 2 after your return.

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[2657]

You don't need a PCR test you need an Antigen test plus a day two PCR test prebooked for when you return.BUSBY.

Don't need PCR test for day2 return, antigen is ok. France now on Amber list.

 

[busby]

Don't need PCR test for day2 return, antigen is ok. France now on Amber list.

Do you have to pre book it to show ref no On your PLF or can you just get a test locally at home.BUSBY.

 

[2657]

Do you have to pre book it to show ref no On your PLF or can you just get a test locally at home.BUSBY.

Must be pre booked as reference number required for PLF form

 

[busby]

Don't need PCR test for day2 return, antigen is ok. France now on Amber list.

Not what it says on uk gov site.Says day 2 must be PCR.

 

[2657]

Not what it says on uk gov site.Says day 2 must be PCR.

France is Amber list as is Spain, we returned from Spain and did day 2 antigen tests.

Please show link that requires PCR test.

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[busby]

France is Amber list as is Spain, we returned from Spain and did day 2 antigen tests.

Please show link that requires PCR test.

Sorry but don't know how to share but it definitely said pcr test.I can only find suppliers of PCR tests for day 2.

 

[busby]

France is Amber list as is Spain, we returned from Spain and did day 2 antigen tests.

Please show link that requires PCR test.

Where did you order your day 2 antigen tests from,,BUSBY.

 

[2657]

Where did you order your day 2 antigen tests from,,BUSBY.

We used Expert Medicals, there is another thread running about this, the cost for home test is now £28 inc p&p.

General consensus seems to be that getting the reference number for the PLF is more important than the actual test for anyone returning to the UK.

If you do a search I'm sure the thread will come up.

The government web sites are very confusing and some contain outdated information.