MyHealthChecked launches two new Covid-19 test services

MyHealthChecked announced the launch of two home testing services for travellers entering and departing the UK on Wednesday.

The AIM-traded firm said that it was selling a rapid antigen test and a verification service for residents and vaccinated travellers arriving in England from a non-red list country from Wednesday, followed by a ‘Fit to Fly’ rapid test for travellers leaving the UK from next week.

It said the online service would allow customers to order a test before arriving into England, or departing from the UK.

The test could be taken at home, with results verified by a trained professional within two hours of completing the test.

Customers would then be notified via email when the result was ready, and a QR code-secured Covid-19 result certificate would be made available for download.

The company said the service would use the CE-marked, ISO-certified and UK government-validated ‘FlowFlex’ rapid test kit, which it said was “easy to administer” via a nasal swab, and provided results in 15 minutes with accuracy of 98.8%.

MyHealthChecked said it had also partnered with medical specialist company Mediskills, which would provide “fully-trained” NHS professionals to verify test results as part of the service.

The company would have full responsibility for overseeing the service, processing orders and dispatches, as well as warehousing test kit stock.

It said it would continue to maintain the “high standards” of customer service it was already delivering across its other testing services.

MyHealthChecked said it remained a “high-quality” laboratory provider, but had adapted to evolving market requirements, allowing its reputation for delivering a good customer experience and a reliable testing service across a wider range of testing formats.

“I am delighted to announce the launch of our new Covid-19 Day 2 rapid antigen testing service,” said chief executive officer Penny McCormick.

“Our agility in adapting to the changing market needs shows the strength of our team, our digital platform, and our ability to offer customers highly compliant testing services via a digital platform that gives a great user experience.

“Our focus on ensuring the best possible customer service has already allowed us to meet the needs of our key retail partners and has established a trusted relationship based on the best possible service delivery.”

At 1559 GMT, shares in MyHealthChecked were up 15.85% at 2.38p.