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Type 2 Eurostar and blood testing kits

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Gannet

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Does anyone know if we can take blood testing kits on Eurostar without a doctor's letter? I don't think there should be a problem, but with heightened security there may be.
 
Gannet said:
Does anyone know if we can take blood testing kits on Eurostar without a doctor's letter? I don't think there should be a problem, but with heightened security there may be.
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It doesn't appear here specifically, but could get caught up under "Any other weapon made, adapted or intended for use as an offensive weapon."
http://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/travel-info/travel-planning/luggage/prohibited-items#prohibited
If you need clarification :
"If you’re not sure about a particular item, just get in touch to check before you travel."
Geoff
 
I can't see me priming the pricker and attacking anyone, but that's what they may imagine. I may just phone them.
 
Gannet said:
Does anyone know if we can take blood testing kits on Eurostar without a doctor's letter? I don't think there should be a problem, but with heightened security there may be.
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I showed my doctor's letter when I travelled on Eurostar a few years ago. I found their security as strict as an airports.
 
If you do t have a letter, you could take a copy of your prescription if theyre on there.
 
azure said:
If you do t have a letter, you could take a copy of your prescription if theyre on there.
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I don't have a prescription: everything is done electronically. But as I am self-funding they are not on there anyway. I could show my metformin box.
 
Gannet said:
I don't have a prescription: everything is done electronically. But as I am self-funding they are not on there anyway. I could show my metformin box.
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You could. I'd also declare what you're carrying as soon as you get to security and have it all ready to show them : )
 
azure said:
You could. I'd also declare what you're carrying as soon as you get to security and have it all ready to show them : )
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That's what I thought of doing. Perhaps send it through the X-ray separately.
 
Eurostar still serve food on crockery plates with metal eating irons, and a glass for your drink. Doubt a little lancet is going to be a problem
 
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