21 December 2020: RANDOX approved for COVID-19 test to release

Randox has been added to the Department of Health and Social Care’s list of private providers of coronavirus testing.

This includes the lists for both general testing and test to release, a scheme which is applicable to those in England who need to self-isolate on their return from international travel.

If after 5 days you take a test and receive a negative result, you can stop self-isolating.

To purchase your COVID-19 test kit for test to release, visit; https://www.randoxhealth.com/covid-19-home-testing-kit-2/

Please Note: The earliest you can take the test is 5 full days after you left the country not on the travel corridor list. Individuals who do not opt into the Test to Release scheme will need to self-isolate until 10 full days have passed since they were last in a country not on the travel corridors list.

To opt into the scheme, visit https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk

You must complete this form within 48 hours of arriving back in the UK and will require your booking reference number and name of the test provider.

To view the list of test and release testing providers, visit; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-private-providers-of-coronavirus-testing/list-of-private-providers-of-coronavirus-testing

It is important to keep up to date with government guidelines by visiting https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus to find out more.

For further information please contact covidcustomersupport@randox.com

11 December 2020: Randox launches Mobile COVID-19 Lab for Workplace Testing

World-leading diagnostics company Randox Laboratories has today unveiled a new Mobile Laboratory Service which will offer rapid and reliable COVID-19 workplace testing.

The service from Randox, which is the largest COVID-19 testing provider in the UK and Ireland, and a partner in the UK Government’s National COVID-19 Testing Programme, uses gold standard PCR technology to generate results in 1 – 3 hours.

Each Mobile Laboratory will be capable of processing up to 1000 samples per day, to allow employers to uphold COVID safety within the workplace and maintain maximum output.

Dr Peter FitzGerald, Randox Managing Director, said;

“As the nation continues to navigate the working challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of organisations will want to implement a COVID-19 testing regime so that they can sustain safe working environments.

 “With this in mind we continue to expand our portfolio of bespoke testing products and services, and our latest addition, the Mobile Testing Laboratory, in conjunction with our work within the National Testing Programme, brings us one step closer to a timely return to a more normal society.”

As part of the Randox Mobile COVID-19 testing service, a team of healthcare professionals will collect the samples on site, and a Laboratory Technician will subsequently expedite the sample and reports the results.

The Mobile Laboratory is available across the UK from 14^th December 2020.

Dr FitzGerald continued;

“Since a new study by researchers at the University College London revealed that 86% of people who tested positive for COVID-19 did not have virus symptoms¹, frequent screening of asymptomatic patients, is vital to identify any hotspots and limit further spread.

 “Our Mobile COVID-19 Laboratory, which uses gold standard PCR technology and can visit the location of your choice for immediate service, will promote safe working practices, allow companies to demonstrate their commitment to their staff, and facilitate recovery of the UK economy.”

The Randox Mobile COVID-19 Laboratory comes fully staffed and stocked for testing, and is suitable for any and all industries – Construction, Aviation, Hospitality, Retail and more.

Find out more at https://www.randoxhealth.com/mobile-covid-19-testing-laboratory/

For further information please email mobiletesting@randox.com

References

^{1 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2020/oct/symptoms-covid-19-are-poor-marker-infection}