retire2cruise55 Posted August 27, 2021 #101 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) For those who ordered the 6 tests from eMed.com - what did you check for the reason the test are needed? The only one I see even close is for pre-departure for re-entry. If you leave it blank - you aren’t eligible for purchase. TIA! Edited August 27, 2021 by retire2cruise55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpauley Posted August 27, 2021 #102 Share Posted August 27, 2021 When you put the test kit in your cart at Optum, it shows the product is HSA | FSA eligible. So if you need to spend before $$$ before the end of the year, this may be an option. There is also a section on their home page on the process to follow if you are denied use of your HSA | FSA funds. https://store.optum.com/eligibility-list/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted August 27, 2021 #103 Share Posted August 27, 2021 28 minutes ago, retire2cruise55 said: For those who ordered the 6 tests from eMed.com - what did you check for the reason the test are needed? The only one I see even close is for pre-departure for re-entry. If you leave it blank - you aren’t eligible for purchase. TIA! That was what I checked. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardinggrad Posted August 27, 2021 #104 Share Posted August 27, 2021 We plan to use this for our Sept 5th cruise. Thursday (Sept 2nd) is the first day we can take the test. Does anyone know what time? Can we take it at say 1am (which is technically Thursday)? Trying to avoid potential long wait times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs45thompson Posted August 27, 2021 #105 Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 8/25/2021 at 2:42 PM, birdlord said: I went all the way through to the end - all the way to "review order" (already put in payment, already selected shipping, etc.) and at no point it asked me for anyone else's name. The next step is actually paying them and I'm not about to hit pay without knowing I can use for both of us. I'm on hold forever with them right now because this is nuts. You are buying two tests so that would be for 1 person. That is why you can't enter another persons name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnssu123 Posted August 27, 2021 #106 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 hour ago, hardinggrad said: We plan to use this for our Sept 5th cruise. Thursday (Sept 2nd) is the first day we can take the test. Does anyone know what time? Can we take it at say 1am (which is technically Thursday)? Trying to avoid potential long wait times. I was thinking of doing the same too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinCruise Posted August 27, 2021 #107 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 hour ago, hardinggrad said: We plan to use this for our Sept 5th cruise. Thursday (Sept 2nd) is the first day we can take the test. Does anyone know what time? Can we take it at say 1am (which is technically Thursday)? Trying to avoid potential long wait times. I don’t think RCL cares except for the date stamp, but you better be sure the time zone that the proctor will use for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 27, 2021 #108 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 hour ago, hardinggrad said: . Does anyone know what time? Can we take it at say 1am (which is technically Thursday)? Anytime on Thursday- as long as the date on the test says Thursday you are good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmommy08 Posted August 27, 2021 #109 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I used this test today. The county I live in (Ohio) gives the tests out for free. Need a device with internet and a camera. Took about 20 mins in total. Really simple and I got the printed results instantly. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisesOnMyMind Posted August 27, 2021 #110 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, hardinggrad said: We plan to use this for our Sept 5th cruise. Thursday (Sept 2nd) is the first day we can take the test. Does anyone know what time? Can we take it at say 1am (which is technically Thursday)? Trying to avoid potential long wait times. I would also like to know if "Telehealth Guides" are available to do the test online 24/7. Just after midnight. Edited August 27, 2021 by CruisesOnMyMind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardinggrad Posted August 27, 2021 #111 Share Posted August 27, 2021 The FAQ for emed details the time stamp on the test. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpauley Posted August 27, 2021 #112 Share Posted August 27, 2021 22 minutes ago, twinmommy08 said: I used this test today. The county I live in (Ohio) gives the tests out for free. What county are you in in OH? I'd like to get one if it's Franklin or a surrounding county. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted August 27, 2021 #113 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I just received my box of 6 tests from eMed. Fed Ex overnight from Memphis, TN. on the box is a sticker that says, “this products shelf life has been extended”. eMed.com/ FDA or scan QR code for info. It is a letter from FDA to eMed (or Abbott) regarding the BinaxNOW Ag Card test. Expiration for these test is now 12 month from manufacture date. So, mine are good until Feb 1, 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmommy08 Posted August 28, 2021 #114 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, kpauley said: What county are you in in OH? I'd like to get one if it's Franklin or a surrounding county. Contact the Union County Health Dept. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmommy08 Posted August 28, 2021 #115 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, kpauley said: What county are you in in OH? I'd like to get one if it's Franklin or a surrounding county. Here is the state’s website where you can find locations to pick up free tests. Looks like several in Columbus https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/dashboards/other-resources/testing-ch-centers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpauley Posted August 28, 2021 #116 Share Posted August 28, 2021 52 minutes ago, twinmommy08 said: Here is the state’s website where you can find locations to pick up free tests. Looks like several in Columbus https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/dashboards/other-resources/testing-ch-centers Thanks. I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapad Posted August 28, 2021 #117 Share Posted August 28, 2021 6 hours ago, CruisesOnMyMind said: I would also like to know if "Telehealth Guides" are available to do the test online 24/7. Just after midnight. Yes. In their faq section, it says the proctors are 24/7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pasodancer Posted August 28, 2021 #118 Share Posted August 28, 2021 When would be the best time to purchase the test kits - our cruise leave Oct 2nd (take test on Sep 29th)? I've been reading there is a shortage of test kits and sure as heck want to have them on hand for our pre-cruise testing. Would I be OK purchasing the kits now or should I wait a week or so? TIA!//Maria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted August 28, 2021 #119 Share Posted August 28, 2021 49 minutes ago, pasodancer said: When would be the best time to purchase the test kits - our cruise leave Oct 2nd (take test on Sep 29th)? I've been reading there is a shortage of test kits and sure as heck want to have them on hand for our pre-cruise testing. Would I be OK purchasing the kits now or should I wait a week or so? TIA!//Maria eMed says 5 days ahead of need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapad Posted August 28, 2021 #120 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, pasodancer said: When would be the best time to purchase the test kits - our cruise leave Oct 2nd (take test on Sep 29th)? I've been reading there is a shortage of test kits and sure as heck want to have them on hand for our pre-cruise testing. Would I be OK purchasing the kits now or should I wait a week or so? TIA!//Maria I'm on the same cruise. Contemplating whether I should order now. I think I'd go ahead and do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pasodancer Posted August 28, 2021 #121 Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 hours ago, tserface said: eMed says 5 days ahead of need. THANK YOU!!! Going to order at least 2 weeks ahead of need --- last thing I want is for them to say "out of stock". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted August 28, 2021 #122 Share Posted August 28, 2021 3 hours ago, pasodancer said: When would be the best time to purchase the test kits - our cruise leave Oct 2nd (take test on Sep 29th)? I've been reading there is a shortage of test kits and sure as heck want to have them on hand for our pre-cruise testing. Would I be OK purchasing the kits now or should I wait a week or so? TIA!//Maria Now...why wait....Oct is around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pasodancer Posted August 28, 2021 #123 Share Posted August 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, bajathree said: Now...why wait....Oct is around the corner. You are right!!! Off to order one RIGHT NOW!//TY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted August 28, 2021 #124 Share Posted August 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, bajathree said: Now...why wait....Oct is around the corner. More advice please. Our cruises aren’t until 10/10 & 11/28/21 when should I order? Also would like to use for 1/20/22 cruise. Using this as a backup plan in case my results don’t come back in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted August 28, 2021 #125 Share Posted August 28, 2021 36 minutes ago, LorraineP said: More advice please. Our cruises aren’t until 10/10 & 11/28/21 when should I order? Also would like to use for 1/20/22 cruise. Using this as a backup plan in case my results don’t come back in time. Our cruises are in November . Ordered and just received them yesterday. Will keep kits in cool, dry place until needed. With school starting and many returning to office, shortage of rapid tests seem like a real possibility. we wanted to make sure we could get the BinaxNOW Covid Ag card kits with the telehealth monitoring to use for our travel and cruises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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