Book a Covid test Leeds: The location of every coronavirus test centre, who is eligible and how to book

Anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus can get a free test to check if they have the virus and some people without symptoms may be asked to get tested by NHS Track & Trace.

If you think you have symptoms and need to get a test in Leeds, here's what you need to know:

Who can get tested?

You can only get a free NHS test if at least one of the following applies:

- you have a high temperature

- you have a new, continuous cough

- you’ve lost your sense of smell or taste or it’s changed

- you’ve been asked to get a test by a local council

- you’re taking part in a government pilot project

- you’ve been asked to get a test to confirm a positive result

You may also need to get tested if you’re due to have surgery or a procedure.The hospital will arrange this for you.

If you’ve come to the UK from a high-risk country, you’re planning to leave the country or your employer or school has asked you to get a test but you have no symptoms - you will need to pay for a private test.

When should I take a test?

If you have symptoms, get a test as soon as possible.

You need to get the test done in the first eight days of having symptoms.

Can I order a test to my home?

On days one to seven of your symptoms, you can get tested at home. If you're ordering a home test kit on day seven, do it by 3pm.

The test involves taking a swab of the inside of your nose and the back of your throat, using a long cotton bud.

You can do the swab yourself (if you are aged 12 or over) or someone can do it for you.

Parents or guardians have to swab test children aged 11 or under.

You can order a home test here.

What if I want to take the test in Leeds today?

If you wish to take a coronavirus test today, you will need to book an appointment at a Leeds test site.

On day eight of your symptoms, you need to go to a test site. It's too late to order a home test kit.

There is a permanent drive-through coronavirus testing site at the Temple Green Park and Ride site in Leeds.

The Temple Green centre features up to five drive-through lanes. Tests are administered on an appointment-only basis.

A mobile unit also travels Leeds so that you can be tested close to your home. When booking online, you will be shown the nearest test centre to your home.

Book an appointment here.

I don't have a car but I want to take a test today, can I go to a test centre?

There are now five walk-through test centres in Leeds, but you must book an appointment.

It's for people living or working within walking distance of:

- Bridge Street Community Centre, Rider Street, LS9 7BQ

- Gryphon Sports Centre, University of Leeds campus, Woodsley Road, LS2 9LZ

- Mandela Community Centre, Chapeltown Road, LS7 3HY

- Pudsey Civic Hall Car Park, Cote Lane, LS28 5ED

- Fearnville Leisure Centre, Oakwood Lane, LS8 3LF

The locations have been chosen to make it easier for people without cars to get tested for Covid-19.

If you can't walk to a centre and don't have access to a car, you will need to book a home test.

When will I receive my results?

Most people get their test results the day after taking the test.

Some results might take longer, but you should get them in 72 hours.

The result came back negative - what should I do?

NHS guidance says you do not usually need to self-isolate if your test is negative.

But you may still need to self-isolate if:

- someone you live with has tested positive – find out how long to self-isolate

- you've been told you've been in contact with someone who tested positive – find out what to do if you're told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace

- you're going into hospital – keep self-isolating until you go in

If you still feel unwell after a negative test, stay at home until you're feeling better. Contact a GP if your symptoms get worse or do not go away.

The result came back positive - what should I do?

If your test is positive, you and anyone you live with must self-isolate until you're no longer infectious - usually until 10 full days after your symptoms started or you had the test.

You may be contacted by the NHS or your local council and asked for information to help the NHS alert your close contacts.