Covid Testing Options

[Neicee920]

I have a planned cruise in September.  I am so excited, but nervous because as I'm searching where to get a covid test as the time nears, everything says results in 1-2 days, and since we can't test before 2 days, I'm really concerned that I won't have the test results in time.  Now I don't know if some places have rapid tests and just not mentioning it online, but anyway, can you suggest some places that do have the rapid tests or what did you do to ensure timely results?

[smokeybandit]

3 minutes ago, Neicee920 said:

everything says results in 1-2 days, and since we can't test before 2 days, I'm really concerned that I won't have the test results in time. 

 

If you get a PCR test, yes, 1-2 days. But no vaccinated person should get a PCR test to cruise.

[livingonthebeach]

4 minutes ago, Neicee920 said:

I have a planned cruise in September.  I am so excited, but nervous because as I'm searching where to get a covid test as the time nears, everything says results in 1-2 days, and since we can't test before 2 days, I'm really concerned that I won't have the test results in time.  Now I don't know if some places have rapid tests and just not mentioning it online, but anyway, can you suggest some places that do have the rapid tests or what did you do to ensure timely results?

 

Not sure which area you're from but here almost all drugstores and urgent care places have the rapid tests (a few hours). 

[Tlbecker1]

Or you could purchase the emed home tests and do one of those.  They also except the free government tests, you just need to pay $20 to have them proctored.

[BirdTravels]

19 minutes ago, Neicee920 said:

I have a planned cruise in September.  I am so excited, but nervous because as I'm searching where to get a covid test as the time nears, everything says results in 1-2 days, and since we can't test before 2 days, I'm really concerned that I won't have the test results in time.  Now I don't know if some places have rapid tests and just not mentioning it online, but anyway, can you suggest some places that do have the rapid tests or what did you do to ensure timely results?

We have used the RCCL-recommended eMed proctored test for our 6 post-restart cruises (and will use it again for our cruise in a couple of weeks). Fast. Easy. Done at the kitchen table while sipping coffee in the morning. And a test report within 15 seconds of showing the proctor our negative results. 

 

For us, when I submit the receipt for the test kits to my insurance company, they cover 100% of the costs. Note: the Federal Government only requires insurers to reimburse the first $12. 

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/the-healthy-sail-center/pre-cruise-testing

[Biker19]

9 hours ago, Neicee920 said:

I'm really concerned that I won't have the test results in time. 

Welcome to CC and coming out of lurk mode.

 

Most proctored test providers have results in a few hours or less.

[OCSC Mike]

You can use free government tests (or any FDA authorized test) & get proctored by 3rd party sites like RapidTestAndTrace online for $20. Results will be emailed during your 15-20 minute session while you’re still on the video call.

Edited July 25, 2022 by OCSC Mike

[Cru1s1ng2009]

9 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

You can use free government tests (or any FDA authorized test) & get proctored by 3rd party sites like RapidTestAndTrace online for $20. Results will be emailed during your 15-20 minute session while you’re still on the video call.

i had no idea! I have access to plenty of test kits but no way to get them proctored. thanks so much!

[OCSC Mike]

6 minutes ago, Cru1s1ng2009 said:

i had no idea! I have access to plenty of test kits but no way to get them proctored. thanks so much!

 

You're welcome. More specific info if interested...

 

 

[cb86]

What is the recommendation for quick turnaround tests in Miami (unvaccinated children that cant use the telemed option)?