From Friday 1 March 2024:
The Government of Jersey COVID-19 LFT reporting portal will no longer be available.
Testing is no longer routinely recommended, and Islanders are advised to stay home if they are unwell.
PCR testing information
Government of Jersey PCR testing for the general public has ended. Lateral Flow Tests for home use are available to purchase.
If you're a clinician in primary or secondary care you can order a PCR as a diagnostic test.
Lateral Flow Testing (LFTs)
LFTs are available to purchase online or from local pharmacies and most supermarkets.
Self-diagnostic testing for COVID-19 is no longer recommended. If you are unwell you should stay home until you feel better, or contact your GP for further advice.
Taking a lateral flow test involves taking a sample using a swab.
There are different types of test kits for sale that have different processes. Make sure you read the instructions that come with your test kit.
Negative
| One line next to C shows the test is negative
| A negative result means that active coronavirus infection was not detected, at the time of the test.
You can maintain normal activities, but should continue to follow the
current public health guidance
If you still have symptoms, stay home until you feel well.
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Positive
| Two lines, one next to C and one next to T, even faint lines, shows the test is positive
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You should stay at home until you feel well, with no fever. Try and avoid contact with vulnerable people for 10 days. Positive COVID-19 cases
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Inconclusive
| No lines, or one line next to T, means the test is inconclusive
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You will need to re-take with a fresh test kit.
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Dispose of used tests
Any positive material should be double bagged in standard waste disposal.
Any negative, void or unused test should be put in standard waste disposal.