Asymptomatic staff testing for COVID-19

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Asymptomatic staff testing is a core component of our Infection Prevention and Control guidance.

The standard operating procedures and frequently asked questions updated in September 2021 provide the most recent guidance.

The previous standard operating procedures, FAQs and testing guide should only be referred to for testing kits boxed in 25s which have been provided by organisations.

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Published 19 March 2021. Updated 23 July 2021 and 8 September 2021.

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For all lateral flow tests ordered from 5 July 2021 from GOV.UK.

Published 2 July 2021 and updated 8 September 2021.

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Frequently asked questions for all lateral flow tests ordered from 5 July 2021 from GOV.UK.

Published 2 July 2021. Updated 8 September 2021.

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For all lateral flow tests ordered from 5 July 2021 from GOV.UK.

Published 2 July 2021. Updated 8 September 2021.

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Standard operating procedure including methodology, implementation and a staff reporting template.

Updated 16 November 2020.

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FAQs for lateral flow antigen tests for patient-facing NHS staff. For questions on HR processes following a positive test, refer to NHS Employers’ FAQs on asymptomatic staff testing.

Updated 28 January 2021.

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Published 19 March 2021. Updated 23 July 2021 and 8 September 2021.

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For all lateral flow tests ordered from 5 July 2021 from GOV.UK.

Published 2 July 2021 and updated 8 September 2021.

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Frequently asked questions for all lateral flow tests ordered from 5 July 2021 from GOV.UK.

Published 2 July 2021. Updated 8 September 2021.

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For all lateral flow tests ordered from 5 July 2021 from GOV.UK.

Published 2 July 2021. Updated 8 September 2021.

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Standard operating procedure including methodology, implementation and a staff reporting template.

Updated 16 November 2020.

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FAQs for lateral flow antigen tests for patient-facing NHS staff. For questions on HR processes following a positive test, refer to NHS Employers’ FAQs on asymptomatic staff testing.

Updated 28 January 2021.

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How to use a Lateral Flow Device.

Published November 2020.