Study with us Open Study with us menu Work with us Open Work with us menu Why Strathclyde? Open Why Strathclyde? menu Toggle search Home Page CoronavirusCOVID 19 Test Coronavirus COVID-19 lateral flow tests - Collection Centre Collection Centre now open on campus You can now collect COVID-19 lateral flow test kits from Livingstone Tower Café Area (LT110/LT111). Tests are for all Strathclyde students and staff. Getting tested regularly is an important step in ensuring that the wider Strathclyde community is safe and that we minimise the risk of virus transmission. You should carry out twice weekly testing at home before travelling to campus, three to four days apart. Pick up your tests to use at home now. Do not collect a test if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Instead, you must organise a PCR test instead, using NHS Inform. Why lateral flow tests? Around 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not have symptoms. Rapid lateral flow tests help to find cases in people who may have no symptoms but are still infectious and can give the virus to others. You’ll get your results in a matter of minutes. Find us on campus Collection Centre for lateral flow tests It’s easy to pick up lateral flow tests on campus – come along to the café area in Livingstone Tower. Watch our video below to find out where to go! Livingstone Tower, Cafe Area (LT110/LT111) University of Strathclyde 26 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XH Opening hours The centre is open 12pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. You should carry out twice weekly testing at home before travelling to campus, three to four days apart. Testing positive or negative - what happens next? Record the results Once you have taken your test at home you will need to record your results with NHS Inform. Using this service means that you find out what your results mean and get the latest advice on what to do next. You have to use this service every time you complete a self-test. If you choose to register for an NHS account, your details will be saved and pre-populated, making your next session faster and easier. General guide to results if your test is negative: you should continue to follow all Government advice and guidance to help keep you and the community safe if your test is positive: you should self-isolate and book a PCR test through NHS inform. Please remember to inform the University using the COVID-19 Notifications Webform Lateral flow tests for Strathclyde staff & students Who is eligible? All Strathclyde staff and students. Tests are for people with no COVID-19 symptoms. Where can I get them? Livingstone Tower Café Area (LT110/LT111) When can I collect? 12pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Can't pick them up from campus? Don't worry, you can also order COVID-19 Lateral Flow Tests online or pick them up from a site in your community. Find out more about this service on the Government’s website. Order lateral flow tests Frequently asked questions Who is eligible for the tests? Where do I carry out the tests? What do I do with my result? I have COVID-19 symptoms, what should I do? I have been vaccinated, do I still need to be tested? Do I have to take a test? How many tests do I need? Do I need to pay for the lateral flow tests? Where is the Collection Centre for lateral flow tests at Strathclyde? If I test positive, what happens? If I test negative, what happens? When the Collection Centre is closed, where can I pick up tests locally? I am a postgraduate researcher. Am I eligible? 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