COVID-19 TESTING is currently available for work or travel requirements. Click here for more PCR test information
The Exeter Travel Clinic (and our Barnstaple site) remain open, but currently not at weekends. Any specific test enquiries should be emailed: Enquiries@exetertravelclinic.co.uk
Due to regulatory changes, we are now using a laboratory based in London. To try and ensure a 72-hour turn-around time we use Royal Mail Guaranteed 9am delivery. We will track the parcel to confirm progress and delivery during working hours. As a result of postal times, tests for those travelling on Tuesdays and Wednesdays may not be back in time
Why do Covid tests cost so much?
Recent changes to the Health and Social Care act brought by Lord Bethell, require all healthcare professionals obtain extra accreditation to swab a nose or throat for travel purposes (the same process school children do at home). This accreditation is hugely expensive and unfortunately, unavoidable.
Please note: we are not part of either the test-to-release scheme, or the day 2 and 8 return home scheme

02Sep2020

Covid-19 PCR testing

72-hour PCR test times

We are now able to process PCR tests required for holidays. These currently cost £145.

Depending on your day of departure, we are now offering PCR test results in less than 72-hours

Please note - in the situation, the Exeter and Barnstaple Travel Clinics do not take responsibility for either the service provided by Royal Mail, or the processing laboratory, as both are outside our control.