Covid tests. IDNOW

[Homosassa]

1 hour ago, KickenBack said:

 

 

 

 

Not pleased with having to spend the extra money.

There can always be unexpected extra costs to any type of travel.

 

It is just a fact of traveling.

[paulh84]

1 hour ago, KickenBack said:

The Celebrity website is NOT AT ALL CLEAR whether the Rapid Diagnostic Test (IDNow) is acceptable.

 

So in an abundance of caution I have purchased 3 acceptable at-home tests.

 

Not pleased with having to spend the extra money.

 

https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/accepted-covid-tests Read the last section. Very clear.

 

More on Abbott Brand Tests

Abbott tests have become a popular and commonly available COVID-19 test brand. Here’s what’s acceptable.

Any Abbott brand test administered on site by a pharmacy technician or other health professional is accepted. They must provide you with a proper results document (no handwritten notes).

The Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card Test, which is taken at home and supervised by a telemedicine professional, is accepted. It must be taken under live video supervision.

The Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test, which is taken at home and not supervised by a medical professional, is NOT accepted.

[JamieLogical]

7 hours ago, KickenBack said:

The Celebrity website is NOT AT ALL CLEAR whether the Rapid Diagnostic Test (IDNow) is acceptable.

 

So in an abundance of caution I have purchased 3 acceptable at-home tests.

 

Not pleased with having to spend the extra money.

 

Celebrity's site explicitly says:

 

• There are two common types of diagnostic COVID-19 tests and we accept either one: 
  • A molecular test, also called a PCR test or NAAT test
  • An antigen test, also called a rapid antigen test

 

 

The ID Now test is a molecular test. Here is the specific language from Abbott's site on IDNow:

 

The ID NOW COVID-19 test is a rapid, molecular point-of-care test that detects COVID-19

[bikerunner]

5 minutes ago, JamieLogical said:

 

Celebrity's site explicitly says:

 

• There are two common types of diagnostic COVID-19 tests and we accept either one: 
  • A molecular test, also called a PCR test or NAAT test
  • An antigen test, also called a rapid antigen test

 

 

The ID Now test is a molecular test. Here is the specific language from Abbott's site on IDNow:

 

The ID NOW COVID-19 test is a rapid, molecular point-of-care test that detects COVID-19

Agree, All the different pharmacies name there test to whatever they like.  have to look at the type of test it is, does take some research.  Really do not understand people who have to have everything hand held thru this process by Celebrity.  They are clear like you posted.