 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
We're due to fly tomorrow at 12.55. I did the pre departure PCR tests on my 12 yo twins on Thursday, 71hours and 55 mins before departure, then went to London and dropped them in the screen4 dropbox at 2pm. Dropbox supposedly emptied at 4 and couriered to the lab. Screen4 were recommended by Crystal (tui), tui say that it's a 24 hour service, screen4 say it's 48, either way, I've heard nothing, and there's only 4 hours left of the 48.
Does anyone know for certain if there's a pre departure PCR walk in at Gatwick? I'm tempted to get the first train from here (St Albans) tomorrow morning, or even catch the last train tonight.
Of course, because it's New Year's day, all the call centres are closed.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@marodo2712, I really hope I'm wrong but I think not. I'm approaching from the M4 so I'm going to get a three hour test at Heathrow and then carry on round the M25 to Gatwick.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Hi,
I had a similar problem, my sample put in Randox dropbox at the same time as my husband's went missing. All they could do was check with the lab to say it hadn't been received.
There isn't a 3 hour PCR test place at Gatwick which is what you need now. I went to Heathrow the day before and even then it was 4 hours before I got the result. The other option is Randox at Waterloo Station which may be better for you.
Good luck!
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The Concepto Clinic just outside LGW says it does Fit to Fly PCR tests with a turn-around of 'the same day before midnight' or they do a £199 3-hour turn-around at the Heathrow Hyatt.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@esaw1,
Hi,
Is the test centre open? Wherever I tried to book says that they're shut today.
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No luck in Heathrow, Gatwick, or St Pancreas etc, no appointments left for today or tomorrow (called a couple of providers - nothing left), but on our way to Luton airport which has a test area, hopefully they can get a result to me before it's too late.
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Terminal 4 Heathrow Express PCR tests with Trust One/ Eurofins reckons 3 hours for results - once you have booked blurb says under 8 hours - (£89.90 per PCR) - fully booked tomorrow....worth chancing it if truly desperate?
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@Snowsartre,
Got a link?
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@marodo2712, where are you flying to?
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Halo at Heathrow this afternoon had lots of capacity- I moved our appointments from Monday to today with no issues, an on arrival there were more staff than punters.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@marodo2712, Sorry, I might have misled you. I'm not going till Thursday. Good luck!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@Chris_n,
Bulgaria tomorrow 12.55 for m Gatwick.
Came to Luton and was helped by an utterly delightful employee of the Collinson testing people (Tom) Helped discuss all of the options, then got us on the 'urgent' path (a red bag!), said he couldn't guarantee anything, but that it was the best he could do.
Tomorrow I will turn up at Gatwick and pray that the results come through in time, if not, it's back home, and an expletive ladden email to Screen4 and Crystal.
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You know it makes sense.
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@marodo2712, good luck, hope it works for you.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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sounds like you've had a very stressful day, glad you got the tests in the end, and fingers crosses for the results tomorrow.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@marodo2712, good luck!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Yes indeed, you deserve to get away smoothly after all that.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I really hope some results drop in your inbox soon so you can sleep before tomorrow! Crossing fingers for you
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@marodo2712, Do please let us know how you get on.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@esaw1,
Will do.
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Still no results, heading to Gatwick in case they arrive in time to get on the plane.
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@marodo2712, fingers crossed.
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@marodo2712, I know your delay may be at the lab, but Collinsons may have the results so just in case, Collinsons website says that if your results are late:
Please check your 'junk' folder first as sometimes results can be found there.
In the unlikely event you have not received your test results in the published timeframe, and you are travelling in the next 24 hours, please give us a call on our emergency results help line 020 8865 3467 where we will put you directly through to our team.
This phone line is open every day, 8am to 8pm (GMT)
Alternatively, please get in touch with us via our Chatbot.
Good luck!
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@marodo2712, hurrah!!!!!!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@motyl,
Amazing service! Soo pleased with you!!!
Thank you soo much from a haggard old man and two magic filled 12 year olds.
After 3 years of promises, we're fine nally going!!!!
Yayyyy!!!
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@marodo2712, Have a fantastic time!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Excellent, enjoy the holiday!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Wow! What a cliffhanger. Good to know how hard some people are working to make trips possible, despite some disappointments. Have a wonderful trip.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@marodo2712, fantastic news for you! So much uncertainty at so many junctures, is very frustrating and wearing. Safe journey and have a brilliant holiday 
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@marodo2712, yayyy!! 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Matt took a huge fall on the travelator, grazes on hand, elbow, hip, and shin. Slathered in hand gel.
Early days
On plane. Kids wondering what else God has planned for us...
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 Poor kid. Hope he's OK.
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No more misadventures… have a wonderful holiday, so glad the results come just on time
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Talk about down to the wire. Anything now will be a doddle and hope the travelator incident heals up quickly.
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What a story! Snowheads at their best.
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