Rapid covid test for travel

[JimPete]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?

[biker1]

If your cruise line accepts the Abbott Lab's quick antigen test then you can signup for a test at the following website. Results are by close of business that day, Mon through Fri only with signup the day before starting at 9:00AM until all slots are taken.

tvhcovidtest.com

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?

[Arctic Fox]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?

Your cruise line may require a PCR test - available at CVS drive-throughs, but have to make a reservation

Procedure was fiddly but straightforward and took about ten minutes per person


Got our results within 36 hours - they had said 24-48

[Blueblaze]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?

My experience with the rapid covid test happened at The Villages Healthcare, when I showed up for a scheduled appointment for lab work, that was scheduled the week prior during my routine yearly physical. I showed up with a minor head cold that I probably picked up waiting in line at an Ocala shopping mall for my 2nd Covid shot, 6' socially distanced from all the other mask-wearing patients and doctors (and 60% immune from Covid, due to my previous shot)

I tried to cancel the appointment, but they basically tricked me into taking that stupid test by telling me not to cancel, but just park at the side of the building and wait for the nurse practitioner, instead of coming into the building. I thought it was odd to take my blood in the parking lot, but nothing makes sense in "Covid World", so I followed instructions.

A lady came out and swabbed my mouth -- unlike the real Covid test I'd gotten the previous summer, where they painfully swab your brain with a Q-tip, via the nose.

It came back "positive" in 5 minutes. The sniffles were gone in two days. I never had a fever or loss of sense of smell, or any other Covid symptom beyond the sniffles.

The main thing you need to know about that test is that all other viruses known to man have been eradicated by Covid, so if you're the least bit sick, it's Covid. And, given the high false positivity rate of that test (and the federal payout for discovering a case of Covid), even if you aren't sick, it might be Covid.

How you bought the trip insurance!

[Bay Kid]

50/50 chance they are correct. My doctor's office closed a few weeks back because 2 workers tested positive with the quick test. Real test came back and only one tested positive. Back open in only a couple of days. Everybody is fine.

[Dana1963]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?
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[billethkid]

Princess Cruise Line requires PCR test for cruises through 10/31/21.
No pre-cruise test required for cruises after 10/31/21.
No mask requirement after 10/31/21.
Vaccination required through 12/31/21.

[2newyorkers]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?

You did not say what cruise line you are sailing on but Carnival just changed there Covid testing to two days prior to sailing. More cruise lines may follow so keep abreast of the latest news. Hope you enjoy your cruise.

[2newyorkers]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?

If your cruise line is Princess they have partnered with Quest for Covid testing. The nearest location for testing is Fruitland Park.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Cruises floating Petri dishes before Covid, overeating, over drinking , rooms the size of phone booths, and pushed around like cattle on and off the boat what’s not to like

[Rwirish]

Traveling Covid hubs on the water.

[Miss B GA]

We just returned from a Viking cruise around Iceland. We booked reservations on the CVS website two weeks in advance. Make your reservation now for the test within your 72-hour time frame. They fill up fast due to the increase in people traveling. We had the PCR test (free - they charge your insurance) and got the results back in 36 hours. This was a concern to us since we had to test over a weekend. As a back up plan, we drove to the DeLand Wellness Center in DeLand, FL and got a rapid antigen test. So, $50 and 15 minutes later, we had the back-up paperwork in hand just in case. Iceland allowed the rapid test if the PCR wasn't available. It really depends on your destination and their requirements. Good luck and enjoy!

[cleosmum]

I’ve gone to Paramount Urgent Care on 466. No appointment needed, but you may have to wait a bit for your turn. You walk up to the front, register, and then go back to your car and submit your info through your smart phone. Then you’ll receive a text or a phone call when they’re ready for you. Went very smoothly and had my results within an hour. I have to go back the next day to pick up a hard copy.

[NNELSON]

Frankly that long list of testing sites is not helpful. My experience is that they will only administer the PCR test, which is what is required for most travel, to those who have symptoms/referred by a doctor, note the term "qualified" - in other words, they will not do the test for travelling. And, the other challenge is being assured of getting the results within 72 hours. We had to go to the Orlando airport two days before travel, with an appointment, at a cost of $175 per person to get what was needed. Beth

[shortnsassy]

Princess Cruise Line requires PCR test for cruises through 10/31/21.
No pre-cruise test required for cruises after 10/31/21.
No mask requirement after 10/31/21.
Vaccination required through 12/31/21.

I don’t know where you got your information from but Princess does requires a PCR or Antigen test 48 hours prior to your cruise. It was 72 hours but as of September 13 it is 48 hours. Those that are unvaccinated have to have a negative PCR test, fully vaccinated passengers can submit a negative rapid antigen test.

[CosmicTrucker]

I’m currently on the Carnival Mardi Gras. Carnival just announced they are changing from requiring a negative test 3 days in advance to 2 days. It was very difficult finding a testing location near TV. Carnival has also stated they will now offer a mobile testing site at the ports and will also subsidize the cost. I ended up going to the Orlando area and using Covid Clinic and also CVS down in St Pete.

[Ruthsanzia]

You need to check with your travel agent about how far in advance you need the test done. Carnival Cruise is modifying theirs as recommended by the CDC. Carnival is changing their requirement from 72 hours before sailing to 48 hours prior to sailing. This change goes into effect the week of 13 Sept. Other Cruise lines may follow suit but no official announcements yet. So check with your travel agent or check directly with the Cruise Line.

[La lamy]

I did a PCR test at a drive-thru clinic beside WAWA on 441 (did it in golf cart!). I got my results the next day. Easy. Not sure if they're still there though.

[Annie66]

If you know your date of departure, and it sounds like you do, make your test reservations now for the period you need to hit.

[Jacob85]

The federal pay out for discovering Covid? What is the source for that? I heard that is false.

[Debbraham]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?

Rapid test, took 2 minutes, no line, outside on porch of building next the specialty building…results in less than 4 hours. Printed out result and took to cruise line. The Villages Health Rapid COVID-19 Screening - Currently Unavailable (http://Www.tvhcovidtest.com) to make a reservation…can only make a reservation one day in advance…always times available…just get online early to schedule the next morning.

[Rodneysblue]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?

Check the new guidelines from CDC. They just changed it from 72 hours to 48 hours. That being said I hope you enjoy your cruise, we sail in 3 weeks are selves.

[msmr23@gmail.com]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?
Get rapid antigen, results quickly. We scheduled pcn at CVS, results up to two days, then got a text a day later that mine had to be redone, crack in tube. No time to redo. Panic. Went to Walgreen for rapid. Got results within hour, cruise line accepted.

[Marine1974]

My experience with the rapid covid test happened at The Villages Healthcare, when I showed up for a scheduled appointment for lab work, that was scheduled the week prior during my routine yearly physical. I showed up with a minor head cold that I probably picked up waiting in line at an Ocala shopping mall for my 2nd Covid shot, 6' socially distanced from all the other mask-wearing patients and doctors (and 60% immune from Covid, due to my previous shot)

I tried to cancel the appointment, but they basically tricked me into taking that stupid test by telling me not to cancel, but just park at the side of the building and wait for the nurse practitioner, instead of coming into the building. I thought it was odd to take my blood in the parking lot, but nothing makes sense in "Covid World", so I followed instructions.

A lady came out and swabbed my mouth -- unlike the real Covid test I'd gotten the previous summer, where they painfully swab your brain with a Q-tip, via the nose.

It came back "positive" in 5 minutes. The sniffles were gone in two days. I never had a fever or loss of sense of smell, or any other Covid symptom beyond the sniffles.

The main thing you need to know about that test is that all other viruses known to man have been eradicated by Covid, so if you're the least bit sick, it's Covid. And, given the high false positivity rate of that test (and the federal payout for discovering a case of Covid), even if you aren't sick, it might be Covid.

How you bought the trip
insurance!

And what do you think the federal payout for Covid is ??

[billethkid]

I don’t know where you got your information from but Princess does requires a PCR or Antigen test 48 hours prior to your cruise. It was 72 hours but as of September 13 it is 48 hours. Those that are unvaccinated have to have a negative PCR test, fully vaccinated passengers can submit a negative rapid antigen test.

Now you know!
CruiseHealth™ FAQ: Sailings from the United States - Princess Cruises (https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/us-cruises/)

[Villages Kahuna]

Walgreens drive-thru was a piece of cake. Filling out the form took much longer than the test. Results back by e-mail within an hour. CVS supposedly has similar drive-thru testing.

[Nick B]

The federal pay out for discovering Covid? What is the source for that? I heard that is false.
If the cult says it's true it must be.

[kbogli]

You can purchase a home test from optum.com, you will be monitored by a 'doctor' like a zoom meeting and get results very quickly. This test is approved by the cruise lines and is all the talk on cruise critic. they run around $30 each
Also avail is Fast Test now, locations in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, also rapid results that are accepted by the cruise lines

Have a safe trip!

[Rosebud1949]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?

Cruise From Florida !!! the highest Covid Rates and deaths in the USA , lets spread the virus about and spend time with others at close quarters....... and bring it home again OMG

[dadoiron]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?
Must be 2 days before...

[dadoiron]

You did not say what cruise line you are sailing on but Carnival just changed there Covid testing to two days prior to sailing. More cruise lines may follow so keep abreast of the latest news. Hope you enjoy your cruise.
All cruises must follow it's a CDC order.

[billethkid]

Cruise From Florida !!! the highest Covid Rates and deaths in the USA , lets spread the virus about and spend time with others at close quarters....... and bring it home again OMG

Calling Florida and cruises as one category is not accurate at all.

Cruises mandate crew and passengers being vaccinated and tested.

So the ship itself is safer than most places. Getting off and touring locations may be another story. However several ports now have requirements to be vaccinated to be allowed to disembark.

Cruises? If one is vaccinated and takes care, why not?
By far the highest percentage of vaccinated people than any venue any where else.

[papillon]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?

Try the ellume covid-19 home test purchased at CVS. Fast. easy. accurate.

[Bella6368]

Your cruise line may require a PCR test - available at CVS drive-throughs, but have to make a reservation

Procedure was fiddly but straightforward and took about ten minutes per person


Got our results within 36 hours - they had said 24-48

PCR tests are completely invalid, that's why as of January 2022, FDA will stop using them. They don't distinguish between Influenza and Covid, and FDA knew that, they just wanted fake number to create all they hype.

[sgig33]

After staying at home for 16 days we went to Paramount Urgent Care on 466 near Rolling Acres Rd. We waited our turn, got the test and were told we would get a text in 2 to 4 hours. We drove home (15 minutes) and 10 minutes later got texts that we were negative. So if you have a little patience, it was fairly easy. Best wishes.

[Bill14564]

PCR tests are completely invalid, that's why as of January 2022, FDA will stop using them. They don't distinguish between Influenza and Covid, and FDA knew that, they just wanted fake number to create all they hype.

Fact Check-CDC lab update on COVID-19 PCR tests misinterpreted (https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-covid19-pcr-test/fact-check-cdc-lab-update-on-covid-19-pcr-tests-misinterpreted-idUSL1N2P42U5)
CDC encourages use of new tests that detect both COVID-19 and the flu (https://apnews.com/article/fact-checking-436833075130)

[mopper]

There not unfortunately

[Bonnevie]

PCR tests are completely invalid, that's why as of January 2022, FDA will stop using them. They don't distinguish between Influenza and Covid, and FDA knew that, they just wanted fake number to create all they hype.

New guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) withdrawing their request for Emergency Use Authorization for a coronavirus test introduced in February 2020 do not mean that these polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have failed to differentiate between COVID-19 and Influenza, as users online claim. Rather, the agency is advising the adoption of new tests that can check patients for both SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza viruses.

[kkingston57]

[QUOTE=Arctic Fox;1998040]Your cruise line may require a PCR test - available at CVS drive-throughs, but have to make a reservation

Procedure was fiddly but straightforward and took about ten minutes per person


Got our results within 36 hours - they had said 24-48

We has same exact experience, Did receive results in 24 hours. At airport there is COVID testing and they told us that tests come back in 20 minutes. Not sure but do beleive that it was a PCR test.

[kkingston57]

[QUOTE=La lamy;1998488]I did a PCR test at a drive-thru clinic beside WAWA on 441 (did it in golf cart!). I got my results the next day. Easy. Not sure if they're still there though.

Their tent is gone. Ironically they left just before recent surge,

[kkingston57]

[QUOTE=Rosebud1949;1998618]Cruise From Florida !!! the highest Covid Rates and deaths in the USA , lets spread the virus about and spend time with others at close quarters....... and bring it home again

Due to Mr. De Santis' continued insistence that cruise lines could not require a vaccine, took cruise out of Seattle. All passengers were required to be vaccinated and have a negative PCR test. Also ship was at 60% capacity. Felt safer that when I go out around her.

[sjeffries]

My wife and I will be taking a cruise in two weeks and will of course need a covid test three days before. I would like to hear about your experience getting the results of your test. Where did you go, how long did it take to get results, what kind of test did you get, was there any problems?

Not sure why anyone would even want to go on a cruise while the mask wearing mandate is in effect. A mask is required when you are inside the ship, including hallways, common areas, waiting in line, at a bar, dance floor, elevator, shows, everywhere inside unless you are eating or in your own cabin. I cancelled mine!

[Slk9786]

I agree, floating boats of virus!

[Marlene36]

We did an online Walgreens scheduled appointment time for the next day. Done quick in Drive Thru Window, and results within hours!