Viral Infection Research Posted or Updated on 30 Mar 2026

Viral Infection Research: Take-A-Test-UK Self-Swabbing Virology Pathway - Patients needed

Swanage Medical Practice is working with Oxford University to monitor viral infections in the community.

Patients of any age, who have viral symptoms, can request a free home swab for covid, flu and RSV detection.

You should be experiencing respiratory symptoms i.e. cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, and the swab must be taken within 7 days of onset of symptoms.

Please use the following link to request your postal swab: https://takeatestuk.com/ 

Please use the code J81010 as the voucher code, which will be requested from you when you click on the link. You will also need your NHS number.

For further information, please use the following link: 

UK Health Security Agency: respiratory virus surveillance 2025-26 season – TakeATestUK

Thank you for your help with this study.