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You can no longer order free PCR tests from the NHS.
You do not need to report the result from a COVID-19 rapid lateral flow test in England.
An overview of the future requirements for rapid COVID-19 diagnostic assays for antigen lateral flow devices.
Guidance on using vehicle side guards to reduce the likelihood of injury to pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
How to do an ACON Flowflex rapid nose-only test for COVID-19 and report the results. Rapid tests show the result on a device that comes with the test.
How to do an Orient Gene rapid nose-only test for COVID-19 and report the results. Rapid tests show the result on a device that comes with the test.
How to do a rapid throat and nose test for COVID-19 and report the results. Rapid tests show the result on a device that comes with the test.
PHE Porton Down has carried out a rapid assessment on whether 5 lateral flow devices can detect the new COVID-19 variant.
How to do a SureScreen rapid nose-only test for COVID-19 and report the results. Rapid tests show the result on a device that comes with the test.
Find out how to do an NHS rapid lateral flow test for COVID-19 and report the results. Rapid lateral flow tests show the result on a device that comes with the test.
LFDs have proved vital for detecting SARS-CoV-2 when it is most infectious. This has remained true with new variants including Alpha, Delta and Omicron.
New analysis showing that lateral flow tests (LFDs) have a specificity of at least 99.9% when used to test in the community, and could be as high as 99.97%.
PHE Porton Down has carried out a rapid assessment on whether lateral flow devices can detect VOC1 and VOC2.
How to do a Getein Biotech rapid nose-only test for COVID-19. Rapid tests show the result on a device that comes with the test.
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