Rapid asymptomatic testing | Leicestershire County Council

This type of testing can help identify people who are infected but do not have symptoms. This helps to prevent the spread of the virus.

Eligibility

You're eligible to get a rapid asymptomatic test if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

You do NOT have symptoms of COVID-19, which can include:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
You have NOT tested positive from any type of Covid-19 test, within the last 90 days
You have NOT been in close contact with a positive case in the last 10 days
You are aged 12 or above and are NOT part of an existing regular asymptomatic testing programme, e.g. through a workplace or educational setting

Home test kits are now available for all those aged 18 or over.

Visit our Rapid asymptomatic home test kits page for further information.

Find out how to get a rapid asymptomatic test if you live or work in Leicester city

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If you currently have symptoms, you must book a test through the NHS website (not a lateral flow test here), or by calling 119 and remain in isolation until you receive your test result.

Test Centres

You can get tested at any of our community testing centres (regardless of which district you live or work in), as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.

Blaby and District Social Centre, LE8 4GQ
Gorse Covert Community Centre, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ (Emmanuel Church Centre, Forest Road, Loughborough, LE11 3NW from Monday 26 April)
Harborough Leisure Centre (Bowls Hall), LE16 9HF
Polish Club, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0AN
Swannington Village Hall, LE67 8QL
Westfield Community Centre, Hinckley, LE10 0LN
Freer Centre, LE18 1HQ

Book an appointment for a test

If you meet the eligibility criteria above, you can use our online form below, to book an appointment for a lateral flow test.

You cannot just turn up.

Appointments are per person and tests are self-administered. This is to help manage the flow of people through the testing site and to keep everyone safe.

Book an appointment for a lateral flow test

We're experiencing high volumes of bookings at the moment. If you experience any issues with trying to book, please try again later.

If you’re still unable to make a booking online, please phone us on 0116 305 2499 and choose option 1.

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You should attend your appointment on time to allow for a safe and timely ID check, and allow enough time for registration and testing. If you are late, our staff at the centre will do their best to accommodate you but you may be asked to rebook your appointment for another date. This is so that we can keep everyone safe.
You should bring:
- your booking confirmation
- a face covering (which you should wear at all times at the test site)
You can also bring some water to drink if you like. We’re unable to provide this at the site.
If you have a smart phone, please bring this as it will allow you to register more quickly when you arrive at the site.

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The test involves taking your own throat and nose swab. The process from registration to leaving the site should take no longer than 15 mins.
You can leave the test site straight after you’ve taken your swab. The results are sent to you by text or email within an hour of taking the test, but in some instances, it can take longer. If you've not received your results within 24 hours of taking the test, you'll need to book in for another test as soon as you can.

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If your test is positive: you must book yourself a confirmatory PCR test by visiting nhs.uk or calling 119. You must self-isolate immediately, and only leave the house to go and get the PCR test. Depending on the results of your confirmatory test, you'll need to follow the instructions given to you. You'll be contacted by NHS test and trace if the result is positive.
If your test result is void or inconclusive: this means it is not possible to say if you were infectious when the test was done. You'll need to take the test again, so please book in at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/covidtest as soon as you can.
If your test is negative: this means that you did not have coronavirus when the test was done and therefore you are not required to self-isolate (unless you go on to develop symptoms or are identified as a close contact of a positive case).
Please continue to adhere to current advice on hand washing, wearing a face covering and social distancing.
We’d like to hear your feedback on your experience of rapid lateral flow testing. Please complete our Rapid testing programme evaluation survey.

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Eligibility

You're eligible to get a rapid asymptomatic test if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

Test Centres

Book an appointment for a test