New Express COVID-19 Testing Service with next day results launched...

A new express COVID-19 testing service has now launched in Ireland, with a rapid next day delivery of results.

From global diagnostics provider Randox, a laboratory partner in the UK’s National COVID-19 Testing Programme, the service utilises a robust and reliable method of testing known as PCR, the only method recognized and approved for travel testing.

The PCR testing, which Junior Minister for Transport Transport Hildegarde Naughton described as “the gold standard,” is available in Dublin for pre-travel clearance, or simply for those wanting a COVID-19 test for peace of mind.

Sophie Boyd, Project Manager for the Randox Express COVID-19 Testing Service, explained;     

 “We appreciate that many people will want a COVID-19 test before travelling to see their loved ones this Christmas, or equally, will want a negative test result before spending time with vulnerable relatives at home.

 “Our rapid, accurate and reliable testing service, used already by a range of well-known companies and elite sporting organisations including the Irish Football Association and Premiership Rugby, will help get plans off to a hassle-free start for travellers and non-travellers alike.”

The launch of the Randox testing service comes just as Ireland aligns itself with the new European ‘traffic light’ system to co-ordinate international travel, on Sunday 8^th November.

The Government has agreed that, whilst those arriving from red zones currently have to quarantine for 14 days, this could soon be waived following a negative test result from a COVID-19 test taken five days after arrival in Ireland.

Sophie continued;

“Travel requirements during the pandemic continue to evolve, but with the introduction of the European traffic light system, a common prerequisite will be a negative COVID-19 test as a means of proof that travellers do not have the virus.

“We have significant capacity in place to implement high volume testing and with our PCR testing service, we look forward to supporting the travel industry’s enormous efforts to restore public confidence in international travel.”

The Randox Express COVID-19 Testing Service is priced at €99, is open to all asymptomatic individuals and operates from the Clayton Hotel in Dublin.

Book your appointment now.