We are busy updating our site to make it an even better experience for you. Normal service will resume on Sunday evening. In the meantime if you wish to purchase an At-home COVID-19 testing kit, then follow the instructions detailed below. If you wish to purchase an At-home COVID-19 testing kit you will need to do so in store during the period above. Please see the list of stores that stock this test kit at the bottom of this document. MyHealthChecked At-home COVID-19 PCR test What is a MyHealthChecked At-Home COVID-19 PCR Swab Test? The MyHealthChecked At-home COVID-19 PCR test is an easy to use, nasal self-swab test to help identify if you have the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. This test can be used for both general testing and international travel, where a Fit to Fly certificate is required. You must check with your travel provider exactly what your requirements are before ordering, as requirements and timings can vary greatly from country to country. The test is also suitable for individuals prior to making decisions such as travel or meeting with friends or family, or someone who needs to prove a negative test result for group attendance. Who is this test suitable for? The MyHealthChecked At-home COVID-19 PCR test is suitable for all ages and can be used by both adults and children. Adults aged 18 and over: self-test (unless unable to do so). Children and teenagers aged 12 to 17: self-test with adult supervision. An adult over 18 should perform the swab process for a child under 12 years of age. Please ensure you follow the Instructions for Use leaflet, enclosed in the sample collection kit, before collecting your sample. Is this test suitable for travelling abroad? The At-home COVID-19 PCR Sample Collection Kit is ideal for international travel, where a Fit to Fly certificate is required. You must check with your travel provider exactly what your requirements are before ordering, as requirements and timings can vary greatly from country to country. The testing and entry requirements for countries are regularly changing, so it’s important to be aware of the specific requirements for the country you are travelling to before booking a test. This information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. Price The MyHealthChecked At-home COVID-19 PCR test costs £65. How it works 1. Purchase in store Purchase your MyHealthChecked test kit in store - please see the list of stores that stock this test kit at the bottom of this document. 2. Activate and collect your sample Activate your kit online at www.myhealthchecked.com/activate-kit. Follow the enclosed Instructions for Use leaflet carefully and send your sample back the same day, ensuring you post it in a Royal Mail Priority Postbox. 3. Receive your results Within 24-48 hours from lab receipt, you will receive an email with a link to view your results online at www.myhealthchecked.com and download a Fit to Fly certificate, if required for international travel. MyHealthChecked Terms and Conditions In relation to the sale of this test kit, Boots is acting as an agent on behalf of MyHealthChecked. Please note that you are purchasing the test kit directly from MyHealthChecked and the cost of the test kits is paid directly to MyHealthChecked.. You are bound to their terms and conditions. MyHealthChecked are responsible for analysing the sample you send to them and Boots will not be liable for any costs incurred as a result of a failed or inconclusive test. MyHealthChecked FAQs How do I take the test? Please refer to the Instructions For Use (IFU) included within the sample box provided. In summary, ensure you have activated your test online. Then ensure all of the components in the sample box are included as illustrated on the IFU. It is then important to complete the required details as requested on the biohazard sample bag and tube of PrimeStore® MTM inactivation media which is Date of Birth and date and time of nasal sample collection. Then wash your hands, clear your nostrils and you are then ready to take the nasal sample. The tip of the swab provided with the kit should be gently inserted into one nostril until you feel gentle resistance. Hold the shaft of the swab and rotate 5 times for approximately 10 seconds, ensuring the tip of the swab is always in contact with the nasal wall. Repeat for the other nostril. The nasal swab should be sent to the lab in the sample collection tube. Please place the swab tip down (the tip is the part of the swab that you put first into your nostril) and then screw the tube tightly shut and shake the tube for 3-5 seconds. How do I check the results and/or the status of my test? You will receive an email from MyHealthChecked with a link to view your results online and download a Fit to Fly certificate within 24-36 hours from lab receipt if the result is negative. You will be able to access your certificate if your result is negative whether you are using the test for Fit to Fly or General use. What does the test show? Negative result- You will receive a certificate for Fit to Fly online. Negative results should not be used as the sole basis to diagnose SARS-CoV-2: clinical correlation and other diagnostic information is necessary to determine patient infection status. Also please continue to follow government guidelines around social distancing, washing hands and covering your face to keep others safe - see www.gov.uk/coronavirus Positive result-A positive result means you have COVID-19. You should follow the up-to-date guidelines on what you should do next on the UK Government website - www.gov.uk/coronavirus Inconclusive result-This means Myhealthchecked have not been able to confirm your test result for SARS CoV-2 and so it is inconclusive. The sample swab you have provided will be tested and a new result will then be issued to you within the next few days. Do MyHealthChecked share my results or data with any third party? All data is completely anonymised to ensure that your privacy is maintained throughout the process. MyHealthChecked will not share your information with any third party. All samples are disposed of within 10 days, following analysis and report of the results to you. Please note that any results from the test will be shared with Public Health England and added to the National Database. Is the MyHealthChecked test CE marked? Yes, the MyHealthChecked test is fully UKCA and CE marked in accordance with UK and EU medical device legislation. Is this test suitable for customers in Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands? This test is not suitable for customers in Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands due to logistical issues. Please do not order this test if you are based in Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands as the sample will not be accepted. Who should I contact if I have a query? If you have any questions - you can talk to one of MyHealthChecked's healthcare professionals - by emailing [email protected] General FAQs What are the differences between at home and in store testing? The At-Home Test Kits are completed by yourself in the comfort of your own home and is a swab test. The In-Store PCR COVID-19 service is completed by a member of staff and is a swab test. The Rapid Antigen Testing Service is a nasal swab antigen test to check for a current COVID-19 (coronavirus) infection. Both the in-store PCR COVID-19 test and at home test kit are PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) tests. What’s the difference between this test and the 30-minute lateral flow test I can get locally for free? The main differences are the levels of accuracy between a lateral flow test and a PCR test, and that the government-supplied free tests don’t provide you with the certification you need for travel (when ordering fit to fly). Recommendation is for lateral flow device testing to be undertaken regularly e.g. twice. Does there need to be a gap between a vaccine and taking the test? No, someone who has received a COVID-19 vaccination does not need to wait before taking this type of test. The result of the test is unaffected by a person’s vaccination status. The analysis of the sample collected using the At-home COVID-19 test kit will not be influenced by someone receiving a vaccine. If a test provides a positive result it means that specific genomic material from the virus itself has been detected. This will only occur when a patient has a current infection from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. List of stores that stock the At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kit: Store Address Aberdeen Bon Bon Accord Centre, George Street, Accord Ctr Aberdeen AB25 1HZ Aberdeen Garthdee Rd Rp Bridge of Dee, Aberdeen AB10 7QA Abergavenny 2 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Cross St Monmouthshire, NP7 5EH Abingdon Bury 27 Bury Street, Abingdon, St Oxfordshire, OX14 3QT Airdrie Graham Street 19 Graham Street, Airdrie ML6 6DD 39-40 Wellington Aldershot Centre,Aldershot,Hampshire, GU11 Wellington Ctr 1DB Alnwick 50-52 Bondgate, Alnwick, Bondgate Northumberland, NE66 1JD Altrincham Retail Park, Unit 8B Altrincham Rp George Richards Way, Broadheath, Altrincham WA14 5GR Altrincham MSU 1 Stamford Quarter, George Stamford Qtr Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RH Amersham 18 Sycamore Rd, Amersham, Bucks, Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR Ashby De La 32 Market St, Ashby De La Zouch, Zouch Mkt St Leicestershire, LE54 1AL Ashford High 56 High Street Ashford Kent, TN24 St Kent 8TB Ashford Rp Unit 4 Ashford Retail Park Kent, Kent TN24 OSG Ashton Ul Staveleigh 15-17 Staveleigh Way, Ashton Under Way Lyne OL6 7JL Ayr High St 168 -170 High Street, Ayr KA7 1PZ Bangor Gw 277 277-279 High Street, Bangor High St Gwynedd, LL57 1PD Barking East St 68 East St.