Demand for Private Swine Flu Tests as Government Stops Testing

LONDON -

- MediChecks.com is the First Company in the UK to Make Available a Swine Flu Test to Individuals and Companies Nationally

The swine flu test which can be purchased online costs GBP125 is carried out on two swab samples and results are available with 2-3 days. The test kit is posted to the patient’s home. Carefully following the instructions they take both a nasal and throat swab sample. These swabs are then sealed in special packaging before being posted to the private London laboratory for analysis.

The test looks to detect the presence of H1N1 viral RNA. People should only be tested if they have symptoms of swine flu or have recently been exposed to the virus.

Where a patient tests positive for swine flu, the HPA Swine Flu Response Centre and their GP are notified.

The test is being used widely by companies to test employees. A key employee may have been diagnosed by their doctor based on their symptoms and quarantined at home for a period of 7-10 days before being allowed to return to work. If the test result is negative and the employee is well enough, they can return to work without posing a risk to the rest of the workforce.

As well as individuals buying the swine flu test, other organizations benefiting from the test include some of the major airlines, schools, care homes, nurseries, football clubs and restaurant.

Further Information for Editors

MediChecks.com is the UK’s largest direct to consumer health testing service and is based on the principal of the individual’s right to know about the state of their health. The company provides access to a comprehensive range of health checks, blood tests and diagnostic testing from the top accredited laboratories in the UK. The service is available to individuals and businesses, and is provided in a compassionate, ethical manner with the highest regard for confidentiality.

For details, please visit www.medichecks.com or telephone +44(0)8456-029-029

Source: MediChecks.com.

For more information please contact: Alistair Hall by: E:alistair at medichecks.com T: +44(0)8456-029029, F: +44(0)115-9890055, M: +44(0)7909523522