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Government approves spit test for Covid-19

Operators
Gary Noakes
21 May 2021

The government has approved a saliva-based PCR test that dispenses with the need for throat and nose swabs.

Halo is the UK-based provider for saliva-based PCR tests

The spit test from biotechnology firm Halo includes door-to-door courier and pick-up, 24-hour test analysis and app-based results and verification. It is priced at £89 per test, with a double Day 2 and 8 package available.

Halo tests are analysed using robotics to examine a saliva sample for genes only present in Covid-19. Results are verified at London’s Imperial College.

Following the test, users can track its progress via the Halo app before results are uploaded. Users also receive a secure verification certificate which can be downloaded, printed or stored as proof of test.