Covid testing Leeds: Where to get coronavirus testing, how to book and everything else you need to know

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Anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus can get a free test to check if they have the virus, alongside some people without symptoms.

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?

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Everything you need to know about coronavirus testing in Leeds
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Anyone who has coronavirus symptoms, however mild, or believes they have come into contact with someone who has Covid-19 can get tested.

The symptoms to look out for are:

- a high temperature

- a new, continuous cough

There are a number of ways to get tested in Leeds (Photo: PA Wire/Ben Birchall)There are a number of ways to get tested in Leeds (Photo: PA Wire/Ben Birchall)
There are a number of ways to get tested in Leeds (Photo: PA Wire/Ben Birchall)

- a loss or change to your sense of taste or smell

When should I take a test?

You need to take the test within the first five days of developing symptoms for it to be effective.

Can I order a test to my home?

On days 1 to 4 of your symptoms, you can get tested at home. If you're ordering a home test kit on day 4, 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.

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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 visit a Leeds test site.

On day 5 of your symptoms, you need to go to a test site. It's too late to order a home test kit.

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There is a a drive-through coronavirus testing site at a 'park and ride' facility in at the Temple Green site in Leeds.

The Temple Green centre features up to five drive-through lanes, which are currently open from 10am to 5pm, but are on an appointment-only basis.

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 is now a walk-in test centre in Leeds.

It's for people living or working within walking distance of Bridge Street Community Centre, Rider Street, LS9 7BQ.

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The Burmantofts location has been chosen to make it easier for people without cars to get tested for Covid-19.

Book an appointment here.

If you can't walk to the 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?

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NHS guidance says you do not need to self-isolate if your test is negative, as long as:

- everyone you live with who has symptoms tests negative

- everyone in your support bubble who has symptoms tests negative

- you were not told to self-isolate for 14 days by NHS Test and Trace - if you were, see what to do if you've been told you've been in contact with someone who has coronavirus- you feel well - if you feel unwell, stay at home until you’re feeling better

The result came back positive - what should I do?

If your test is positive, you must self-isolate:

If you had a test because you had symptoms, keep self-isolating for at least 10 days from when your symptoms started.

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If you had a test but have not had symptoms, self-isolate for 10 days from when you had the test.

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