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After ordering your COVID-19 PCR Test via the
ReCoVa-19 portal by clicking on the ‘order now’ button,
please follow the link on your confirmation email to
book an appointment via the boots appointment diary.
The appointment diary is open for booking 28 days in
advance.
In-store COVID-19 PCR
Testing Service
Get a private COVID-19 swab test at Boots for £85*
*Availability in selected stores, charges apply. Subject to specially
trained colleague and stock availability. You must register and order your
test on the Recova-19 portal before booking your appointment (by
clicking Order now) Appointments can be booked up to 28 days in
advance.
Order Now
Please note that this service is NOT suitable
for Day 2 and Day 8 mandatory testing. To
purchase kits for Day 2 & 8 please visit here
here.
5What is the In-store COVID-19 PCR Testing
Service?
5Who is this service suitable for?
5When should I book my appointment?
3Which stores offer this service?
For the full list of stores which
currently offer this service,
please click here.
You must register your details and order your test on the
ReCoVa-19 portal. You will then receive a link to book
your appointment
Please do not attend store without having completed both
steps
5Price
5How long will my appointment take?
How it works
1
Order your test online through the
Recova-19 portal then book your
appointment online
Register your details, and upload your ID.*
2
Visit your chosen Boots store for your
swab test
A member of our team will swab your nose
and the back of your throat. Your swab will
then be sent to the laboratory to be tested.
3
Get your results
Typically, within 48 hours of your test, you will
receive an email to let you know your results
are ready.
*Subject to lab capacity, and specially trained colleague and stock
availability. Available in selected stores, charges apply.
5Important appointment information
5Identity Check
5Retesting
Order Now
FAQs
5What is PCR testing?
5Who are ReCoVa-19
5Who can I contact if I need more
information about the service?
3How do I get my results?
You will receive an email to tell you that your results are
ready. Results can be viewed by logging into the Recova-
19 portal.
3What do I do if I have not received my
result?
You should log into the Recova-19 portal to check if your
results are available as results typically take up to 48
hours before they become available. If it’s been over
48 hours since your swab appointment and your results
are not available on the portal, please call Boots
Customer Care on 0345 121 2837. To view customer
care opening hours please visit, www.boots.com/contact-
us .
5Will a PCR test be accepted for my
destination of travel?
5Does the service use government
accredited labs?
5What information will appear on the COVID-
19 test certificate?
5ICould
have previously had COVID-19 infection.
I still test positive if I have a PCR
test now?
5Can the In-store COVID-19 PCR Testing
Service be used for Day 2 & Day 8 COVID-
19 testing after international travel?
5What constitutes as a family?
5What happens if one or more of the family
results comes back positive?
5Terms & conditions
Boots Health Hub
Online access to health and
wellness services
COVID-19 Testing at Boots
Click here to find out more about our
range COVID-19 tests.*
Travel Vaccinations Service
Find out more
*If you have COVID-19 Symptoms you must follow the
Government guidance, stay at home and arrange a free
COVID-19 test via www.gov.uk. T&C's apply.
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