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Updated collection points for free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests

21 Jun 2021

Please note that the collection points on campus for colleagues and students to pick up free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow testing kits have been updated

Covid-19

Update: 1 July - please see our most recent news item for updated times/collection points

What is a rapid lateral flow test?

Rapid lateral flow tests help to find cases in people who may have no symptoms but are still infectious and can give the virus to others.

The test usually involves taking a sample from your tonsils (or where they would have been) and from your nose, using a swab. You can get a result in 30 minutes.

You can now collect free rapid lateral flow home testing kits from:

  • Alan Gilbert Learning Commons – 9am-1pm
  • Stopford Building Reception – 9am-1pm
  • Kilburn Building – 9am-1pm
  • Fallowfield campus, outside reception – 2pm-6pm
  • North Campus, Barnes Wallis Hub reception - 9am- 1pm 

All collection points are open Monday to Friday only.

  • Staff and students who are using the COVID test centre in University Place are also able to collect a self-test kit on exiting the facility between 8:30am – 1pm Monday to Friday up until Friday, 2 July. This facility will then relocate to Whitworth Hall Corridor from week commencing Monday, 5 July. Colleagues can also order rapid flow tests from gov.uk. 

Getting tested on campus

To visit a test centre, please book your test using our online booking form. There are testing centres at University Place and Owens Park.

Staff without access to a PC who cannot register online can attend on a 'walk-in' basis at University Place or Owens Park, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 9am.

Colleagues are advised to take two weekly tests when working on campus. It is recommended that you take these tests 3-4 days apart. For example, if you take your first test on a Thursday or Friday, your second test should be on the following Monday. 

IMPORTANT: You must not collect rapid lateral flow tests, attend a testing centre, or come to your workplace if you have symptoms of COVID-19. If you have symptoms, you should book through NHS Test and Trace.

  • If you test positive or need to self-isolate, please report it.
  • Further information on testing is available on our website.