When and Why Test?
With access to free lateral flow tests ending from the 1st April in England,
we wanted to share with you some valuable insights from recent research
to help you make the most of testing.
Scientists recently analysed the length of time it took for people to test negative,
following their first positive test. We found that, on average, it took 8 days
after the first positive test to log a negative test.

What can we learn from these findings?
01
Symptoms Start
Have some LFTs at home ready so you can test as soon as symptoms start.
You don't want to be out and about looking for test kits while symptomatic
02
LFT
Use an LFT on the day that you start experiencing symptoms
03
Positive Test
If you have a positive test, wait 6 days to re-test as it’s
unlikely that you’ll test negative before then
04
Aged
Those aged 75 and over could wait up to 10 days to re-test as research
suggests that those in this age bracket may take longer to recover
05
Test Again
If your test is negative, test again the next day
HOW IT WORKS
Order your test online
Your test pack will usually arrive within 3 days. It might take longer during busy periods or public holidays – Test Yourself rapid antigen test kits are valid for two years.
Tracked next-day delivery 7 days a week (order before 8pm Mon-Fri and 6pm Sat/Sun).
Take your test
Take your rapid antigen lateral flow test and remember to always read the instructions
Do not use the test kit if any part of it is missing or damaged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions we usually get about our Coronavirus Test (COVID-19). If you would like yours answered, please contact us.
Government free tests are no longer available for the majority of businesses (aside some critical services). Government free tests are not allowed for travel.
The length of time between a person becoming infected with the type of coronavirus that causes COVID-19 disease and developing symptoms can vary. Symptoms usually develop between 2-14 days after being exposed to the virus, with the average length of time being about 5 days.
The length of time between a person becoming infected with the type of coronavirus that causes COVID-19 disease and developing symptoms can vary. Symptoms usually develop between 2-14 days after being exposed to the virus, with the average length of time being about 5 days.
You can find information about COVID-19 on the Public Health England. This website provides information about how to protect yourself and others from the coronavirus, and what to do if you become unwell.
Keeping your personal data secure is important to us. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure security and confidentiality of your information, and only share your information where required to deliver our products and services or where we have a legal basis to do so. All samples are disposed of following analysis.
Your samples are processed in the same labs used by primary care providers, hospitals and government programs.
Test Yourself laboratories are CLIA approved and CAP-accredited, which are the highest levels of accreditation.
Sample collection kits are manufactured within our ISO 13485 accredited facility, the highest level of accreditation for medical devices.
2 years
Yes, the Test Yourself LFT is easy to use and approved for public use in accordance with regulation 39A (2) and (3) of the Medical Devices Regulations 2002.
Test Yourself LFT is nasal only and enters the lower nostril, therefore, reducing discomfort
without compromising on accuracy. The test only requires a 1-2cm swab unlike
the standard 9-10cm swab into the nostril.
So far, the Test Yourself product has detected all variants - most recently it has detected the Delta and Omicron variants. This test also detects asymptomatic cases. Test Yourself cannot guarantee this test will pick up every future variant.
Absolutely- this test has the highest UK Government accreditations, PHE approved,
ISO certified, CTDA, MRHA & CE home approved. Ultimate safety is paramount for all our clients.
Test Yourself LFT’s have full certification and can be sent on request.
Test Yourself LFT is a high accuracy test with specificity of 99.6%.
Test Yourself have worked collaboratively with their supply chain to deliver a market leading test at the most competitive price whilst generating important revenues for Ukrainian refugees.