FLCruZar Posted November 21, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Hi trying to confirm the test meets requirements. Was not able to get an answer tried Walgreens directly, and princess. Has anyone use this one to board? 24hr turnaround, takes some anxiety off. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare patrickmoran Posted November 21, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 21, 2021 We leave Wednesday on the Regal. We've got ID Now tests at Walgreens and PCR tests at CVS scheduled for tomorrow. We also have rapid antigen test scheduled Wednesday afternoon at location on our way to the port. No rapid antigen tests available in our area. I figure the ID NOW results will be in our hip pocket if all else fails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruZar Posted November 21, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted November 21, 2021 16 minutes ago, patrickmoran said: We leave Wednesday on the Regal. We've got ID Now tests at Walgreens and PCR tests at CVS scheduled for tomorrow. We also have rapid antigen test scheduled Wednesday afternoon at location on our way to the port. No rapid antigen tests available in our area. I figure the ID NOW results will be in our hip pocket if all else fails. That’s where I am sitting too 😂. May just order the @home test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaserX Posted November 22, 2021 #4 Share Posted November 22, 2021 From The Princesds web site: https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/us-cruises/ Guests must be tested with a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) viral test that could be either an antigen test or a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT). Antigen tests include: Rapid antigen test Viral antigen test Antigen Chromatographic Digital Immunoassay, Antigen Chemiluminescence Immunoassay, or Antigen Lateral Flow Fluorescence NAAT include: PCR - Polymerase chain reaction RT-PCR – reverse transcription real time PCR Quantitative PCR (qPCR) Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) test Transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) test Molecular test or molecular diagnostic test Isothermal amplification Droplet Digital PCR or digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) Hope this helps. Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVCruzers Posted November 22, 2021 #5 Share Posted November 22, 2021 5 hours ago, FLCruZar said: That’s where I am sitting too 😂. May just order the @home test I highly recommend ordering the at home test. We and others had too many problems with local pharmacy that was connected with Quest. We live in area where only one pharmacy was recommended via Princess website and it was in a neighboring city. Not worth the stress!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 22, 2021 #6 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Yes the ID Now test is acceptable to Princess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruZar Posted November 22, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Ugh agree Princess and Quest - not available weekends, and a 3 day turnaround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruZar Posted November 22, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted November 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Coral said: Yes the ID Now test is acceptable to Princess. Thanks! I was struggling trying to align the Princess approved test list and the Walgreens test names. Stopped at the pharmacy - showed them the list, did not help. Confidence level not high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailaway2joy Posted November 22, 2021 #9 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Has anyone ordered the home test recently. Previous posts reported the expiration dates were the end of Dec 2021. We don’t cruise until Jan 2022. I would hate to have tests we can’t use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loritd Posted November 22, 2021 #10 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I ordered a three pack a week ago and with the extend days our expires February 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted November 25, 2021 #11 Share Posted November 25, 2021 On 11/21/2021 at 6:04 PM, ChaserX said: From The Princesds web site: https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/us-cruises/ Guests must be tested with a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) viral test that could be either an antigen test or a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT). Antigen tests include: Rapid antigen test Viral antigen test Antigen Chromatographic Digital Immunoassay, Antigen Chemiluminescence Immunoassay, or Antigen Lateral Flow Fluorescence NAAT include: PCR - Polymerase chain reaction RT-PCR – reverse transcription real time PCR Quantitative PCR (qPCR) Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) test Transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) test Molecular test or molecular diagnostic test Isothermal amplification Droplet Digital PCR or digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) Hope this helps. Sean Thank you. I can get the antigen test in the morning, get results in the afternoon, board my flight in the evening, and still make the ship. Would rather pop positive at home than once I get to the embarkation city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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