Cellmark, one of the largest forensic DNA testing companies in the UK, provides rapid, reliable COVID-19 antigen testing for workplace screening. Our high-throughput testing laboratories have specialist facilities for COVID-19 testing and operate to stringent quality standards. We offer a comprehensive end-to-end COVID-19 testing service that is fully validated and approved by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
As employees return to work and organisations reopen, being able to test for coronavirus infection can play an important part of creating a safe environment at work. Cellmark’s COVID-19 test delivers laboratory-quality analysis and rapid reassurance, with results reported within 24 hours. Cellmark’s virus test can identify those who are infected but are not showing the symptoms of coronavirus (those who are asymptomatic) and so help to prevent the spread of the disease within the workforce.
Cellmark provides a highly specific COVID-19 virus test sometimes referred to as an ‘antigen’ test. This sensitive PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test detects the presence of COVID-19 viral RNA to identify people that currently have the virus. The sensitivity of Cellmark’s PCR virus test means we can detect people at the early stages of infection which reduces the possibility of providing a false negative result. This is the same type of test that is currently used by the government to test NHS staff and the public and is ideal for workplace testing programmes.
An alternative type of coronavirus test is called an antibody test which may indicate if someone has had coronavirus. However, there is still some uncertainty about what level of immunity testing positive for antibodies might provide and what actions an employer should then take.
Diagnostic testing for the virus that causes COVID-19 targets the genetic material of the virus and identifies people who are currently infected and are at risk of spreading the disease. This allows the individual and their employer to take immediate action to protect friends, family and work colleagues.
Cellmark has been providing COVID-19 testing to front line healthcare workers and our service is now available to companies and organisations. Working with your Occupational Health provider or Healthcare Professional, Cellmark’s easy to use COVID-19 testing service can be tailored to your organisation’s needs. Workplace testing for COVID-19 allows organisations to support their employees and protect their business when used as part of a range of public health and social measures designed to stop transmission and prevent outbreaks. Please note that Cellmark’s COVID-19 testing kits are for use as part of a professional coordinated service only, they are not available to purchase for home use.
We supply you with barcoded sampling kits, sampling instructions and return packaging
Samples from your employees are returned to the Cellmark laboratories for rapid COVID-19 Antigen testing
Clear test results are emailed to your organisation’s nominated medical contact within 24 hours of sample receipt
To discuss how to set up a Workplace COVID-19 testing service for your organisation simply call Cellmark FREE on 0800 193 7999 or request a quote by completing the form below and one of our representatives will be in touch.
All employee personal data, in particular that related to health must be carefully protected and handled lawfully, fairly and transparently. Cellmark’s COVID-19 testing programme is designed to support employer data protection compliance as no employee personal data is transferred to Cellmark. Samples are tracked and reported by barcode, with the identification key remaining with the employer at all times to ensure employee confidentiality.
ABOUT US
Cellmark is best known as a high throughput provider of specialist DNA testing for forensic analysis and paternity testing . We have been serving the police, government departments, local authorities, the legal sector and the general public with reliable, high quality laboratory testing services for over 30 years.
