You can purchase our PCR tests for general COVID-19 testing purposes. You need [TEST_COUNT] test(s).

PCR is by far the most accurate, sensitive and specific test for COVID-19. Most PCR tests are swab-based: The Lancet says saliva sampling is actually better, as well as simpler and less painful. 

We use non-invasive, saliva-based testing, without the need for nose and throat swabs, to provide accurate results, simply and without discomfort. In addition to general COVID-19 testing, our PCR tests are approved by the UK government for Day 2, Day 8, Day 5 Test to release and pre-departure tests.

Our PCR tests are approved by the UK government for Day 5 Test to release. You’ll need to purchase [TEST_COUNT] test(s) for this purpose.

Test to release is specifically for travellers returning from Amber list countries who are required to quarantine at home for 10 days. (This applies if you have not been double-vaccinated – that is you have not had your final dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before arrival back in England – or if you are returning from France, where everyone is required to quarantine at home regardless of their vaccination status.) 

The Test to release scheme means you can choose to book and pay for a PCR test on Day 5 during your time quarantining at home. If the result is negative (and the result of your Day 2 test was negative or inconclusive) you can end your quarantine. You must still book and take your Day 2 and Day 8 tests – both of which can also be purchased from HALO. 

You must also have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel back to England. You will need to book this separately in the country you’re travelling to. You’ll also need to complete your Passenger Locator Form before you arrive in the UK. 

Also check if your destination requires a pre-departure PCR test using the government’s search tool. If so, you can also purchase a HALO test for this purpose. 

If you urgently need your test(s), we have an Express Courier Service. 

You’ll need to purchase a total of [TEST_COUNT] test(s), including your pre-departure test(s) if you stated that was required.

Adults and children aged 5-17 need to take a Day 2 PCR test when returning from Green list countries. Our PCR tests are approved by the UK government for this purpose.

You must also have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel back to England. You will need to book this separately in the country you’re travelling to. You’ll also need to complete your Passenger Locator Form before you arrive in the UK. The booking reference number you receive by email from HALO when you purchase your test(s) (in the format HALOVxxxxxxx) is required for the form.

You stated you need [TEST_COUNT] test(s).

If you are travelling back from a Red list destination you need to book a managed quarantine hotel within a 14-day period before arrival. The booking will include your hotel, quarantine transport and COVID-19 tests on Day 2 and Day 8 of quarantine. NOTE: You do not need to purchase these tests from HALO.

You must also have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel back to England. You will need to book this separately in the country you’re travelling to. You’ll also need to complete your Passenger Locator Form before you arrive in the UK.

You need [TEST_COUNT] test(s) for Day 2, Day 8 and Day 5 Test to release, including your pre-departure test(s) if you stated that was required.

If you are travelling back from Amber list country and you are not double-vaccinated (that is you have not had your final dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before arrival back in England) or you are returning from France you need to quarantine at home for 10 days and take Day 2 and Day 8 tests. 

However, you can choose to end your quarantine early through the Test to release scheme. This means you can choose to book and pay for a PCR test on Day 5 during your time quarantining at home. This can be purchased from HALO. If the result is negative (and the result of your Day 2 test was negative or inconclusive) you can end your quarantine. You must still book and take your Day 2 and Day 8 tests – both of which can also be purchased from HALO.

You must also have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel back to England. You will need to book this separately in the country you’re travelling to. You’ll also need to complete your Passenger Locator Form before you arrive in the UK. The booking reference number you receive by email from HALO when you purchase your test(s) (in the format HALOVxxxxxxx) is required for the form.

You need to purchase [TEST_COUNT] HALO test(s), including your pre-departure test(s) if you stated that was required.

If you are travelling back from Amber list country and you are not double-vaccinated (that is you have not had your final dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before arrival back in England) or you are returning from France you need to quarantine at home for 10 days and take Day 2 and Day 8 tests.

You must also have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel back to England. You will need to book this separately in the country you’re travelling to. You’ll also need to complete your Passenger Locator Form before you arrive in the UK. The booking reference number you receive by email from HALO when you purchase your test(s) (in the format HALOVxxxxxxx) is required for the form.

You need to purchase [TEST_COUNT] HALO test(s), including your pre-departure test(s) if you stated that was required. You do not need to quarantine at home.

If you are travelling back from Amber list country and you are double-vaccinated (that is you have had your final dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before arrival back in England) and you are not returning from France you need to take Day 2 tests.

You must also have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel back to England. You will need to book this separately in the country you’re travelling to. You’ll also need to complete your Passenger Locator Form before you arrive in the UK. The booking reference number you receive by email from HALO when you purchase your test(s) (in the format HALOVxxxxxxx) is required for the form.

You need [TEST_COUNT] test(s) for Day 2, Day 8 and Day 5 Test to release, including your pre-departure test(s) if you stated that was required.

You have stated that some of the adults in your party are double-vaccinated and some are not. 

If you are travelling back from Amber list country and you are double-vaccinated you only need to take a Day 2 Test and you do not need to quarantine at home. 

If you are not double-vaccinated (that is you have not had your final dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before arrival back in England) or you are returning from France you need to quarantine at home for 10 days and take Day 2 and Day 8 tests. 

However, you can choose to end your quarantine early through the Test to release scheme. This means you can choose to book and pay for a PCR test on Day 5 during your time quarantining at home. This can be purchased from HALO. If the result is negative (and the result of your Day 2 test was negative or inconclusive) you can end your quarantine. You must still book and take your Day 2 and Day 8 tests – both of which can also be purchased from HALO.

You must also have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel back to England. You will need to book this separately in the country you’re travelling to. You’ll also need to complete your Passenger Locator Form before you arrive in the UK. The booking reference number you receive by email from HALO when you purchase your test(s) (in the format HALOVxxxxxxx) is required for the form.

You need to purchase [TEST_COUNT] HALO test(s), including your pre-departure test(s) if you stated that was required.

You have stated that some of the adults in your party are double-vaccinated and some are not. 

If you are travelling back from Amber list country and you are not double-vaccinated (that is you have not had your final dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before arrival back in England) you need to quarantine at home for 10 days and take Day 2 and Day 8 tests. 

If you are double-vaccinated you only need to take Day 2 tests and you are not required to quarantine at home.

You must also have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel back to England. You will need to book this separately in the country you’re travelling to. You’ll also need to complete your Passenger Locator Form before you arrive in the UK. The booking reference number you receive by email from HALO when you purchase your test(s) (in the format HALOVxxxxxxx) is required for the form.