βTake a test if you get symptoms (valid until 31 March 2022 β to be updated).
If you have any of the main symptoms of COVID-19, you should take the PCR test as soon as possible, even if your symptoms are mild.
You can find PCR home test kit instructions for people eligible for COVID-19 treatments on GOV.UK. You can take a rapid lateral flow test while you are waiting for your PCR test result or if you do not have a PCR test.
You must report your COVID-19 rapid lateral flow test result on GOV.UK. This is so the NHS can contact you about treatment if you have tested positive for COVID-19.
When registering your PCR test and reporting a lateral flow test result, it is important to enter your NHS number, contact details and postcode correctly so the NHS can contact you about treatment.
What happens if you test positive
If either test shows that you have COVID-19, the NHS will contact you about treatments that may be available to you and make any necessary arrangements.
If you are not contacted within 24 hours of your positive test result, you should contact your GP or 111 who can make an urgent referral.
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