Information Regarding the LFD and PCR tests
Below are videos about the Lateral Flow Device (LFD) and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests.
Non-urgent advice: Even vaccinated people can catch COVID-19 and pass it on
Getting tested can help us all to stay safe and return to normal life again.
The LFD test for people with no symptoms
This video encourages people to get tested. It provides information on the LFD test, where to get tested and the support available if they test positive.
What is a PCR test?
This video provides information on why people should take the PCR test, where to get tested, what support is available if they test positive and how to keep safe.
How to do an LFD test at home
This video provides audio-visual instructions and a ‘follow along’ step by step video demonstration of the LFD test, what to do if you are positive, support for self-isolation, where to get further advice and how to stay safe.
How to do a PCR test at home
This video provides audio-visual instructions and a ‘follow along’ step by step video demonstration of the PCR test.
The video also explains what to do if you test positive, when to return to work, support for self-isolation, where to get further advice and how to stay safe.