Have you used BinaxNow Home Test to successfully transit in Germany?
Jun 23, 2021, 3:23 pm
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Has anyone been able to buy one kit of 6 for $150 and use it for 2 people or is it one kit = one name on results?
Jun 23, 2021, 4:07 pm
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Experiences with self administered [supervised] antigen test for entry into the US?
Jun 25, 2021, 4:00 pm
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u wanted to. When using the tests they scan the QR code on the test to ensure it's one of theirs, but that's it. I've done this. It worked fine.
Jun 25, 2021, 5:22 pm
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Me too. I can confirm its possible to split up the test kits.
Jun 26, 2021, 8:06 am
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Lufthansa is currently testing video supervised (15 min antigen quick) tests at home, so they should show up soon.
Jun 28, 2021, 1:01 pm
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Worked well for FRA-IAD!
A member of my family used BinaxNow today to fly back to the U.S. with a connection in Frankfurt. The first leg was on Lufthansa. Home test result was approved in the United Travel Ready app 2.5 hrs before departure, and the Lufthansa check-in agent did not even want to see the test. In Frankfurt United did not want to see the test again, they knew it was fine after scanning the passport.
The home antigen test appears to be a great solution for flying back to the U.S. via Germany!
The home antigen test appears to be a great solution for flying back to the U.S. via Germany!
Jun 30, 2021, 5:11 pm
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the thing is bulky - 6 pack takes almost a quarter of my carryon bag space!
Jun 30, 2021, 9:41 pm
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If you're fully vaxxed you shouldn't need a test - are you saying border control in Frankfurt is demanding that anyway even from vaccinated individuals?
Jul 1, 2021, 7:04 am
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I just wanted to mention that the proctored test is available at certain Walgreens in CA, NJ, and NY. They are available as individual and two-packs, but you can get as many as you want and have them assigned to different people. Since I only needed four tests for two people, it is actually cheaper and faster to go this route for me ($140 for 4 vs $165 for 6).
Jul 1, 2021, 6:44 pm
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consistent. However, unvaccinated children 6 and older still need to produce negative test.
BinaxNow is a lifesaver for that.
Jul 1, 2021, 6:48 pm
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I admit it could get bulky if carrying tests for multiple kids.
Jul 2, 2021, 5:07 am
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il packet inside isn't going to care.
Jul 3, 2021, 6:42 am
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Inside the little foil packet is basically a piece of cardboard impregnated with two different sets of antibodies. I would not recommend applying too much pressure on packet. If the cardboard breaks, then there is no way that the assay will work properly. The packet is very thin -- probably only 1 mm. The depth of the entire box is dictated by the small dropper bottle inside. This contains the liquid to activate the lateral flow assay. If you want to minimize the size, suggest to take out the bottle out of each box, and then flatten. You can mix and match the bottles among different kits without a problem. However the front of each BinaxNow card has a QR code. The reps will sometimes ask to compare the code to the back of the box.
Jul 9, 2021, 1:53 pm
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I wasn't suggesting deliberately squashing it completely flat, but the first time we traveled with it I put the test boxes into another box because I had no idea what was inside. That took up a L
T of extra room in our cases.
T of extra room in our cases.
Jul 9, 2021, 3:50 pm
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I used the binax kit for travel to the UK. The american airlines check in agent was concerned because the results don't say when the test was conducted, only when the result was generated. Managed to smooth it over by confirming it was a rapid test but it would help if the test time was listed.
The result generation time was also wrong, wrong in my favor but worth confirming if it could pose an issue for anyone.
The result generation time was also wrong, wrong in my favor but worth confirming if it could pose an issue for anyone.