Is rapid PCR test same as a RT-PCR test for MSC??

[ready2cruzagain]

Sorry guys but still trying to figure out this testing thing.  I am planning on going to CVS and while looking at different locations I see some give the Rapid Result Test Antigen and others give the Rapid Result Test PCR. Is the Rapid Result test PCR acceptable for MSC since I see it says antigen or RT-PCR test.  I am soooooooo confused!

Edited February 12, 2022 by ready2cruzagain

[tallnthensome]

Any rapid or PCR test is fine. 

[ready2cruzagain]

Just now, tallnthensome said:

Any rapid or PCR test is fine. 

Thank you!

[phissy]

PCR  results may take longer than Rapid Antigen test.

PCR test is also more expensive. 

I would do Rapid Antigen as results come back quickly.  One less thing to stress out about.

 

[ready2cruzagain]

Just now, phissy said:

PCR  results may take longer than Rapid Antigen test.

PCR test is also more expensive. 

I would do Rapid Antigen as results come back quickly.  One less thing to stress out about.

 

I scheduled the Rapid Antigen with CVS

[phissy]

1 minute ago, ready2cruzagain said:

I scheduled the Rapid Antigen with CVS

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[Lisichka]

On 2/12/2022 at 4:01 PM, phissy said:

PCR  results may take longer than Rapid Antigen test.

PCR test is also more expensive. 

I would do Rapid Antigen as results come back quickly.  One less thing to stress out about.

 

Not all cruises allow an antigen test.  Mine doesn’t.  Has to be PCR.

[ready2cruzagain]

9 hours ago, Lisichka said:

Not all cruises allow an antigen test.  Mine doesn’t.  Has to be PCR.

Going to the Caribbean out of Florida and a US Citizen so Antigen are allowed.

[Reenie75]

MSC confirmed with us (Canadians) that the Rapid Antigen test can be allowed to board the ship. 

[tweakes]

Seems you have your answer, but for those who do need a PCR:

 

Our results did say Rapid PCR for boarding in Barcelona (US citizens needed PCR not antigen), and the test was accepted without question.