DaveOKC Posted February 16, 2022 #1 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I have been trying to book a Rapid Covid test for our cruise with CVS and are having trouble booking ahead of time (other than today). We used them in Dec and booking was easy for up to two weeks ahead. I know this likely varies by area, but has anyone else had this issue - is it something new for CVS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulders Posted February 16, 2022 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) Try Walgreens. They were booking 2 weeks ahead in December but were back to 5 days ahead the last time I looked. Edit: Just checked. They're doing 2 days ahead now. Edited February 16, 2022 by boulders new info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted February 16, 2022 #3 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Our Urgent Care is advertising antigen testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiebabe Posted February 16, 2022 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2022 17 minutes ago, DaveOKC said: I have been trying to book a Rapid Covid test for our cruise with CVS and are having trouble booking ahead of time (other than today). We used them in Dec and booking was easy for up to two weeks ahead. I know this likely varies by area, but has anyone else had this issue - is it something new for CVS? I just checked our CVS and they are booking two weeks out. Also, had open appointments for this afternoon and every day for next two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfguyhhi Posted February 16, 2022 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Our CVS is accepting reservations only on the current day. Not a problem as the volume of testing is down so much they have a dozen or more appointments open even when I check at 9 AM (have done so for the last 5 days to make sure). If I was worried about getting in, I'd set the alarm and log on at 5 AM or so. We're doing our anitgen test on Friday and will be booking around 8 AM for a 2 or 3 PM test that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory2020 Posted February 16, 2022 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2022 It changes for different areas/times. I have been lucky to be able to book 13 days ahead for cruises. If you see this option, do it immediately! They can fill up FAST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundloop Posted February 16, 2022 #7 Share Posted February 16, 2022 We've seen CVS changing their reservation policy at several locations, there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it. Another option are the proctored home tests. They cost a little bit, but on our most recent cruise I didn't want to take a chance on getting a same-day appointment at CVS and chose to go this route. https://store.optum.com/shop/category/tests-devices/covid-19-home-tests/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefteyephoto Posted February 16, 2022 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2022 CVS in central Florida is charging $139 per person for a test if it is travel related and not prescribed by a physician. I ordered the proctored Abbott tests from optum as suggested on the Holland America site - $69 for 2 tests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFBgal Posted February 17, 2022 #9 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Groundloop, are the proctored tests idiot/goof proof? Going to do ours on Monday & was wondering if we had a screw up would HAL administer tests at the port. I read a lot of info with directions. Just hoping for good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFBgal Posted February 17, 2022 #10 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Stressed is putting it mildly!🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted February 17, 2022 #11 Share Posted February 17, 2022 11 hours ago, idiebabe said: I just checked our CVS and they are booking two weeks out. Also, had open appointments for this afternoon and every day for next two weeks. Same here for our locations in San Diego.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted February 17, 2022 Author #12 Share Posted February 17, 2022 9 hours ago, KroozNut said: Same here for our locations in San Diego.. Any CVS locations near the pier to use as a backup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedIguana Posted February 17, 2022 #13 Share Posted February 17, 2022 9 hours ago, WFBgal said: Groundloop, are the proctored tests idiot/goof proof? Going to do ours on Monday & was wondering if we had a screw up would HAL administer tests at the port. I read a lot of info with directions. Just hoping for good results. Well nothing is idiot proof. They make better idiots all the time. However, this idiot has managed to take a few without screwing up, and even walking my wife through them a few times. The proctor will talk you through it via their script, watching a video a few times helps. If you are in the US, order your 4 free ones (won't help by monday, just noticed) or grab a few home tests covered by insurance at your local drug store (medicare may not cover yet), you can use one of those as practice as they are the same, just not proctored. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper's Mom Posted February 17, 2022 #14 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I am looking at Curative.com for our tests in April. They have offices around the country. There is no charge for testing. We have to travel a bit (28 miles) but that's not too bad and the price is right.😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAS4331 Posted February 17, 2022 #15 Share Posted February 17, 2022 There are youtube videos that walk you through the at-home test. Just search under “emed home test walkthrough.” We take our tests tomorrow. Fingers crossed that it will indeed be goof proof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFU92038 Posted February 17, 2022 #16 Share Posted February 17, 2022 The zip code for the B Street Pier (where most cruise ships dock in San Diego) is 92101. If you use that zip code when searching for a CVS rapid antigen test in San Diego https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing/?icid=cvs-home-hero1-link4-in-person-covid-testing, you'll see your options. As of today (2/17) it looks like the closest CVS to the pier to get a rapid test is 5644 Mission Center Rd, about 6 miles away. It appears they're booked up until 2/21, but they are booking 13 days out & there are a lot of open appointment times. Since fall, this particular CVS is the closest one I've seen to the pier that does the rapid test. Have used it for a couple of cruises so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted February 17, 2022 #17 Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) Just tried CVS North Texas and could get a test all the way to March 2. Try another zip code. Your location may have an issue Edited February 17, 2022 by Mary229 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigdilcru Posted February 17, 2022 #18 Share Posted February 17, 2022 On Jan 30th on the Zuiderdam we arrived at the port and they tested us before we could walk on the ship. Surprise for sure no one told us they would be testing us, wish I hadn’t spent $183.00 for the binax tests we did the day before ( we brought extras in case we screwed up), so they do have the tests at the port. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted February 19, 2022 #19 Share Posted February 19, 2022 On 2/17/2022 at 7:07 AM, DaveOKC said: Any CVS locations near the pier to use as a backup? Probably... but I'll let you do your own homework for details. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted February 19, 2022 #20 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) On 2/16/2022 at 11:33 PM, WFBgal said: Groundloop, are the proctored tests idiot/goof proof? Going to do ours on Monday & was wondering if we had a screw up would HAL administer tests at the port. I read a lot of info with directions. Just hoping for good results. There is a potential pitfall that's explained in another thread: "Glitch in new version of Abbott/emed kits." You might want to read that to hopefully dodge any problem. Edited February 19, 2022 by jhannah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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