Covid cases may be falling in Scotland, but that doesn't mean the virus isn't still circulating around the country.

With the Delta variant now the prominent strain, people are advised to take regular lateral flow tests at home. 

However, what happens if you lateral flow tests positive?

If this is the case, people are advised to take a PCR test in a local testing centre, with results taking around 24-hours. 

Here's how you can book your PCR test in Glasgow.

How can I book a Covid test in Glasgow?

Booking a PCR test in Glasgow should only take a few minutes through www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test. 

It will first ask if you are booking a test for an essential worker, before asking if you have symptoms. 

Its important to note that you can only book a PCR test if you have listed Covid symptoms including a dry and persistent cough, a temperature and/or loss of taste and smell. 

You must then detail when your symptoms started, and whether you need the test as part of a trial. 

The form asks for your name and contact details, before your postcode to find a testing centre near you. 

You can choose between a walk in centre, a drive through test venue or a home test which will be delivered to your house. 

The form will also ask for some more personal details including recent trips and whether you have received the vaccine. 

Once you have completed all the information, it will offer a selection of testing sites from which you can choose.

You will receive confirmation of your booked test, including location and time, via text and/or email. 

You should isolate until you receive the results of your test via email or text. 

Where are the testing centres in Glasgow?

There is a drive through test centre at Glasgow airport, which means you don't even have to leave your car. 

Meanwhile, there are lots of walk through sites located across the city: 

  • Glasgow Carntyne (Cranhill Community Centre)
  • Glasgow Castlemilk (Barlia Sports Complex)
  • Glasgow city centre (Glasgow Caledonian ARC)
  • Glasgow Crossmyloof (Crossmyloof Resource Centre)
  • Glasgow Dalmarnock (The Legacy Hub)
  • Glasgow Drumchapel (Drumchapel Community Centre)
  • Glasgow Easterhouse (Easterhouse Social Work car park)
  • Glasgow Green (Glasgow Green Hockey Centre)
  • Glasgow Govan (Ibrox Football Centre)
  • Glasgow Pollok (Pollok Community Centre)
  • Glasgow Riverside (Riverside Museum car park)
  • Glasgow Possilpark (7 Closeburn Street)