Our nurses carry a lab in their bag. Rapid testing gives results in minutes at your bedside — infection markers (CRP), haemoglobin, INR for warfarin patients, and glucose — so decisions like 'does this need antibiotics?' are made in the room, on the spot, not next week.
Is this right for me?
A clinician needs an immediate result to decide what to do next
You want certain results during the visit, not days later
An older relative is unwell and needs a quick assessment
You're being monitored and need same-visit results
This is not an emergency service. If someone has chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding or collapse, call 999 or go to A&E. We work alongside the NHS, not instead of it.
What can we help with?
Rapid clinical tests performed at home
Results available during the visit
Supports quicker clinical decisions
Used alongside a clinical assessment
In some situations, getting a result immediately can help the clinician decide what should happen next.
What happens during your visit?
Clinician visits
A clinician assesses you and decides which rapid tests will help.
Test at home
Selected rapid tests are performed in your home.
Result during the visit
Results are available during the visit, not days later.
Decide next steps
The clinician uses the result to guide the plan — treatment, further tests or referral.
What's included
Finger-prick or venous rapid tests at home
Results within minutes, during the same visit
Infection marker (CRP), haemoglobin, INR and glucose
Immediate clinical interpretation and decision
Regular INR monitoring programmes for warfarin patients
Who delivers your care
Who
What they do for you
Registered Nurse / Senior Clinician
Runs the tests and interprets results within the visit
GP
Remote decision support where needed
After your visit
Results feed straight into your clinical plan during the visit. Where relevant, we arrange follow-up or further tests, and — with consent — update your NHS GP.
We provide this service across Lurgan, Craigavon and surrounding areas. Some surrounding locations may be available depending on the service, travel requirements and clinician availability.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call 028 9621 1981 with your postcode and our team will check — or see Areas we cover.
Booking for someone else?
Yes — a family member, carer or authorised representative can contact us to arrange this for a patient, provided the patient consents. Many of our bookings are made by a son or daughter for a parent.
Frequently asked questions
What is rapid home testing?
Rapid clinical tests performed in your home, with results available during the visit — used alongside a clinical assessment to guide decisions.
Why does an immediate result matter?
In some situations, getting a result during the visit helps the clinician decide what should happen next, rather than waiting days.
Does a rapid test decide my treatment on its own?
No — rapid tests support the clinician's judgement; they don't automatically determine treatment such as antibiotics.
How much does it cost?
It depends which tests are needed; we'll give you a clear price. Rapid tests are often part of a wider visit.
