Please note – there is no HGV access to our Testing Facilities
Accurate and Affordable
COVID-19 Testing in the UK
ExpressTest is a COVID-19 testing service providing fast, accurate and reliable PCR screening across the UK. It is a programme that is run by the direct to consumer division of Cignpost Diagnostics Limited.
We offer accurate and affordable, gold standard PCR testing for only £99 per person, with subsidised concessions for airport passengers and staff. We aim to deliver your results by 10pm the day after your test, however, results could take up to 48 hours to receive.
UK Testing Facilities | Testing for only £99
We have sites across the UK, with more to open soon.
About ExpressTest
Cignpost Diagnostics Limited has provided COVID-19 testing facilities for some of the world's leading companies and organisations, such as Netflix, the BBC, the Scottish Premiership and the PGA European Tour.
ExpressTest, a division of Cignpost Diagnostics Limited uses its established network of on-site and bricks and mortar laboratories across the UK to deliver fast, accurate, gold standard COVID-19 testing.
Fast and Affordable
By leveraging our established network of regional laboratories, it means we can get your results back to you quicker. We aim to deliver your results by 10pm the day after your test, however, results could take up to 48 hours to receive.
PPE and Safety
At our screening facilities, your swab will be taken by one of our clinically trained sample takers. Our sample takers are all fully trained in both administering and storing swab samples, and wear full PPE when on site.
Trusted Testing
We use PCR testing machines, the gold standard for COVID-19 screening. All our devices are CE-IVD approved, so conform to the highest regulatory standards.
“The Cignpost Diagnostics COVID-19 screening service has allowed the BBC's 'The Pursuit of Love' to return to work quickly and safely and to get us back to doing what we do best - producing great television. The mobile laboratory is extremely professional, staffed by a team of technicians who efficiently turn our tests around quickly with results back with us within a few short hours. I’ve been especially impressed at the flexibility shown by the Cignpost Diagnostics team who have reacted quickly to changes in the testing numbers as our schedule has evolved throughout the shoot.”
— Ian Hogan, Producer BBC
How It Works
ExpressTest offers two COVID-19 testing solutions. Either, travel to one of our screening centres, or have the test sent to your home and administer it yourself. Choose the type of test you’d like below.
Booking Your Test
We now have sites across the UK.
Book your slot at your preferred facility and pay online. You will be sent a confirmation email with a QR code.
Arriving For Your Test
Arrive at the drive-through screening facility 15 minutes before your allotted time slot. You must bring photo ID with you.
You will be greeted by a member of the ExpressTest team, who will then direct you to the swabbing area for your allocated slot.
Please bring your passport or national ID card with you if you want a Fit to Fly certificate.
Our Testing Process
Anyone who has registered for a test will then be safely swabbed by one of our sample takers in full PPE.
Swabbing involves taking a sample from both the back of the throat and the nasal passage.
Your swab sample is then safely stored and labelled, ready to be sent to an ExpressTest laboratory.
After The Test
Your sample will then be transported to our laboratory, where it will be tested for COVID-19. See our Why Choose Us section if you require further information.
You will receive your results via email.
We aim to deliver your results by 10pm the day after your test, however, results could take up to 48 hours to receive. It is your responsibility to ensure you allow at least 48 hours to receive your results before planning any arrangements, such as travel, that may require your results by a certain time.
Your Results
If your result is negative, you will receive email confirmation of this. You will also receive a ‘Fit to Fly’ certificate if you have chosen to receive one at time of booking, although you must check with your travel operator that this is acceptable documentation.
We aim to deliver your results by 10pm the day after your test, however, results could take up to 48 hours to receive. It is your responsibility to ensure you allow at least 48 hours to receive your results before planning any arrangements, such as travel, that may require your results by a certain time.
If your result is positive, we will contact you with instructions on the appropriate next steps to take. We will then contact the appropriate UK Public Health authority on your behalf and send your details on to the NHS Test and Trace service.
ExpressTest News and Blogs
Discover the latest from ExpressTest and news on the COVID-19 pandemic below.
For any media enquires please contact our PR agency, Launch on expresstest@hellolaunch.co.uk
ExpressTest Launches at Gatwick Airport
During 2020, hopping on a plane and travelling to far-flung destinations hasn’t been as easy as it once was. With many of us longing to have the luxury of flying once more, and others having to make essential air travel...
Tips to Stay Safe and Well this Winter
With lockdown 2.0 underway and the colder months approaching, you may have questions around how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe this winter. Take a look at our guidance and advice to ensure...
ExpressTest Home Kits
With rapid testing continuing to play a vital role in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and following the successful launch of Cignpost Diagnostics Limited’s screening centres within the UK, ExpressTest are conducting a pilot for home testing kits
Why Choose Us?
Our first concern is for our customer’s safety and welfare. This is why all our tests conform to the highest safety standards and use the latest gold standard technology to provide you with accurate results and peace of mind.
