Test and Protect Update on COVID-19 Testing

With restrictions easing and infection rates a concern in many areas, COVID-19 testing is more important than ever.

Lateral Flow Kits

Free lateral flow kits are now available to everyone in Scotland for twice-weekly asymptomatic testing, and these will be available for pick up without an appointment from many local walk-in or drive through test sites from 3:30 pm each day, or by ordering online or by phone.

• NHS Inform includes information on the variety of ways to access home kits here: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Get a test if you do not have symptoms | NHS inform
• Access the Lateral Flow Device Step-By-Step Guide with Professor Jason Leitch, which can be found in multiple languages here: Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to do a rapid lateral flow device (LFD) test at home | NHS inform
• Access the PCR Step-by-Step Guide with Dr Nicola Steedman, which can be found in multiple languages here: Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to do a PCR test at home | NHS inform

Links to Other Key COVID-19 Testing Information

• NHS Inform Testing Self Help Guide:  Self-help guide: Access to testing for coronavirus | NHS inform
• NHS Inform Testing information: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Get a test if you do not have symptoms | NHS inform
• Gov.scot Testing information: Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
• Map with both asymptomatic testing sites and locations for picking up LFD test kits – Find where to get rapid lateral flow tests – NHS (test-and-trace.nhs.uk)