Reply With QuoteOrdered one just now. Possible most days, just try throughout the day.
Local pharmacy also had them for first time in ages. They were giving them out to any f#@kwit who didn't know anything about needing a code.
Same in our area, last time I was able to acquire a lateral flow kit was over two weeks ago and with three in the house they don't last long.Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli
Ordered one just now. Possible most days, just try throughout the day.
Local pharmacy also had them for first time in ages. They were giving them out to any f#@kwit who didn't know anything about needing a code.
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We can at least be thankful that they are free of charge when you can get them, reading about the situation in Australia when there are none generally available and where they can be found they can cost up to A$50 a piece!
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Just picked up box of 20 lateral flow kits from NHS van parked up in village. Had loads on board. Seems to vary from area to area.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Walked into local chemist a couple of days back and was given LFT test pack i have not seen before myself. Made in China and up the nose only.
Perhaps some of the issues are the UK public panic hording them as soon as the news says the word shortage.
Thanks for the tip, think I've managed to order a kit, still waiting for a confirmation email mind.
Been trying on average three time a day for the last week without success until now.
I have found this chart very helpful in understanding what the results of the tests mean:
Basically, positive LFT = infectious.
Thank you that's very helpful.I have found this chart very helpful in understanding what the results of the tests mean:
Basically, positive LFT = infectious.
David
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Still not got the results from my postal PCR. Day 6 LFT was negative this morning, so i'm 'free' tomorrow assuming another negative
Can you not buy them from pharmacies if need be and if so what is the cost?
Here in Germany, we can go and get free LFT from an official provider and schools give out some free ones for the kids but generally you have to buy them from a Pharmacy if you wish to self test at home. The prices have gone up (surprise, surprise!) and they are the equivalent of around £2.30 per test.
They were down to £1 before the 4th wave started!
Since they are available for free either by post or from pharmacies there is no market for paid-for LFTs
We got in the habit of ordering them regularly last year before Omicron just in case and at one point had 10 full boxes of 7!
We have therefore been able to avoid ordering them recently whilst demand is high and should have enough for another month or two before we run out (family of 4).
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Ok. Thanks. Seems like different systems as we can get an official free test without appointments pretty much everywhere with results within 15 mins via email. I don’t know if there is much difference to be fair and we only do our own self tests if we are meeting up with friends as a group for reassurance. Working so far!
Sent a PCR test which is 24hr postage via a priority postbox on Tuesday around 3.00pm, last pick up was 5.45pm, just checked the tracking and it arrived 1.00am Friday, so much for priority 24hr!!
I hope to get the results today but not sure if the test will now be null and void due to the time taken??
Don't hold your breath. Posted mine back on Tues, it arrived Wed, still not got my result, pointless now anyway, just did my 2nd clear LFT, so I'm out of isolation as of now either way.
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