Antigen Testing
Want to check if you've got COVID? Visit Orion Pharmacy for rapid testing and results.
Orion Pharmacy has everything you need to test for COVID including PCR Tests, Antigen Tests, and Fit to Fly PCR Tests for travel certification.
If you want to make sure you’re not unknowingly carrying the virus, need a test for your job, or need a confirmed negative Antigen Test to travel, Orion Pharmacy has COVID testing available for all your needs. We’re here to help you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy.
What are the latest Covid Fit-to-Fly rules?
If you’re travelling abroad it’s important to remember that there are Covid rules for the country you’ll be travelling to and rules for returning to the UK. We know it can be challenging keeping up to date with international regulations, and that’s why we’re here to help.
We’re happy to advise on the latest regulations but you can also find specific details of entry conditions and PCR or antigen testing requirements using the government’s foreign travel advice service. Be sure to check the rules at your destination well in advance of your date of travel and we recommend keeping an eye on this page to make sure nothing changes before you fly.
Book an Appointment for the Antigen Test
If you are interested in getting tested for COVID-19, we offer the antigen testing service in Purley and surrounding areas.
What is the Antigen Test?
As the test name implies, Rapid Antigen Tests are designed to get accurate Covid-19m test results in a short period of time. Test results are usually ready in approximately 15 minutes and have proven to be very accurate.
How Do Rapid Antigen Tests Work?
A Rapid Antigen Test involves taking a sample from your nose, which is then quickly checked to see if it detects certain parts of the virus that cause COVID-19.
These tests are made to identify the virus specifically and quickly, but they don’t provide as detailed information as PCR tests do.
To get in touch with any queries or to book your Covid Testing appointment, you can call us or visit us in store.
The country I’m travelling to requires a test. What should I do?
Check the specific details for the country you’re travelling to. Some countries may not require a test if you can demonstrate that you have been fully vaccinated (for example, via the NHS Covid Pass). Others may require one or more tests and/or a period of quarantine on arrival.
If testing is required, you may need to take a test before you travel , then test again within a few days of reaching your destination.