Aug 31, 2021, 10:34 am
Last edit by: gudugan
CHECK THIS LINK FOR YOUR LOT NUMBER ON YOUR BinaxNOW Covid Tests for the extended expiration date:
Previously, it was on https://ohio.emed.com/ but the link has been removed.
The good news is that as of mid-Dec 2021, Abbott Labs is apparently shipping only kits with printed expiration dates well into 2022.
*Hat Tip to poster Blue Skye
- Lot 195-200: https://www.emed.com/hubfs/Case%2001269955-COL-03030%20BinaxNOW%E2%84%A2%20COVID-19%20Ag%20Home%20Test%20%20Product%20Expiry%20Upda te%20-%20Customer%20Letter%20EN%20%20-%20%20US.pdf?hsLang=en
- Lot 195-200 and 195-100: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/binax-now/scrtechs-0381-v8-binaxnow-covid-19-ag-home-test-product.pdf
- Lot 195-000: https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/COVID-19-BinaxNOW-Expiry-Extension.pdf
Previously, it was on https://ohio.emed.com/ but the link has been removed.
The good news is that as of mid-Dec 2021, Abbott Labs is apparently shipping only kits with printed expiration dates well into 2022.
*Hat Tip to poster Blue Skye
Issues re EMed/Abbot Binaxnow Navica Tests.
Dec 10, 2021, 10:16 am
#406
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Dec 10, 2021, 5:55 pm
#407
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Dec 11, 2021, 12:12 am
#408
Join Date: Jan 2020
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The box is 195-100 instead of 195-000 as mentioned below. The hourglass says 2021-11-13 and the other date says 2021-03-09. So I assume it is ok until 2022-02-13?
https://ltc.health.mo.gov/archives/15184
Dec 11, 2021, 6:12 am
#409
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: New York
Posts: 797
i am going to try to order my 2 pack of Abbot BinaxNow Home test for travel today, via 2 Business day via Optum store website
https://store.optum.com/shop/product...st-kit-2-pack/
I think 69.99 is reasonable for a 2 pack, and this is a good backup in case, because I will be getting my covid test to return to US on 12/31, new years eve, in Guayaquil, some I am worried about long lines, or places closing early, etc...
thoughts?
thank you
https://store.optum.com/shop/product...st-kit-2-pack/
I think 69.99 is reasonable for a 2 pack, and this is a good backup in case, because I will be getting my covid test to return to US on 12/31, new years eve, in Guayaquil, some I am worried about long lines, or places closing early, etc...
thoughts?
thank you
Dec 11, 2021, 7:34 am
#410
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: MileagePlus
Posts: 199
Mine also came the same day. They put a sticker over the place where the expiration date is.
The box is 195-100 instead of 195-000 as mentioned below. The hourglass says 2021-11-13 and the other date says 2021-03-09. So I assume it is ok until 2022-02-13?
https://ltc.health.mo.gov/archives/15184
The box is 195-100 instead of 195-000 as mentioned below. The hourglass says 2021-11-13 and the other date says 2021-03-09. So I assume it is ok until 2022-02-13?
https://ltc.health.mo.gov/archives/15184
Dec 11, 2021, 8:41 am
#411
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: IAH & HOU
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Does the prescription info on emed need to actually match the person ultimately taking the test? I'm trying to order a 6 pack for my family of 4; however there is only space for 3 test-takers. I can't imaging there is cross checking since the navica app appears to be separate but thought I'd ask here before ordering. Thanks!
Dec 11, 2021, 9:37 am
#412
Join Date: Jun 2021
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K, AAdvantage Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum
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Does the prescription info on emed need to actually match the person ultimately taking the test? I'm trying to order a 6 pack for my family of 4; however there is only space for 3 test-takers. I can't imaging there is cross checking since the navica app appears to be separate but thought I'd ask here before ordering. Thanks!
Dec 11, 2021, 3:48 pm
#413
Join Date: Aug 2018
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7 days later got charged on my Venture X for $167+.
This oughta be fun getting my charge back.
Dec 12, 2021, 9:01 am
#414
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Posts: 2,274
i am going to try to order my 2 pack of Abbot BinaxNow Home test for travel today, via 2 Business day via Optum store website
https://store.optum.com/shop/product...st-kit-2-pack/
I think 69.99 for two is reasonable for a 2 pack, and this is a good backup in case, because I will be getting my covid test to return to US on 12/31, new years eve, in Guayaquil, some I am worried about long lines, or places closing early, etc...
thoughts?
thank you
https://store.optum.com/shop/product...st-kit-2-pack/
I think 69.99 for two is reasonable for a 2 pack, and this is a good backup in case, because I will be getting my covid test to return to US on 12/31, new years eve, in Guayaquil, some I am worried about long lines, or places closing early, etc...
thoughts?
thank you
Other alternatives are Qured and Ellume (see posts above), but I've only used the Abbott Binax. I feel now that I should explore the alternatives, if for no other reason than to stick it to Abbott Labs for trying to unload their excess inventory this way!
One plus for Qured is that they responded to a question I submitted within a day, whereas questions submitted to eMed went unanswered.
Dec 13, 2021, 11:43 am
#415
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Arlington, VA
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Tried my last 2 eMed tests for the return portion of a trip to Canada. For the first time, I had the remote proctor check the expiration date on the test kit. One missed that the test kit was technically "expired" and continued the test successfully. The other correctly noted that the test kit was expired and would not proceed.
The most interesting part for me is that they are now checking for the expiration. My previous 4 sessions did not.
The most interesting part for me is that they are now checking for the expiration. My previous 4 sessions did not.
Dec 13, 2021, 11:47 am
#416
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Tried my last 2 eMed tests for the return portion of a trip to Canada. For the first time, I had the remote proctor check the expiration date on the test kit. One missed that the test kit was technically "expired" and continued the test successfully. The other correctly noted that the test kit was expired and would not proceed.
The most interesting part for me is that they are now checking for the expiration. My previous 4 sessions did not.
The most interesting part for me is that they are now checking for the expiration. My previous 4 sessions did not.
Dec 13, 2021, 12:04 pm
#417
Join Date: Jun 2021
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How did they check the expiry date? Just visually, did they ask you what the date on the box was, or did it alert them when they scanned the bar code? They never seem to be able to scan the barcode when I use them (maybe I have a crappy webcam?) and they always just say never mind after a couple of tries.
Dec 13, 2021, 12:06 pm
#418
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Dec 13, 2021, 12:08 pm
#419
Join Date: Aug 2018
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Bought a 6 pack from eMed as a back-up and canceled it within hours (canceled within 3 hours of ordering and have confirmation) of ordering, once the Optum order arrived.
7 days later got charged on my Venture X for $167+.
This oughta be fun getting my charge back.
7 days later got charged on my Venture X for $167+.
This oughta be fun getting my charge back.
The only positive is that the expiration date is 31 October 2022 and I do have more trips planned.
Dec 13, 2021, 12:15 pm
#420
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Arlington, VA
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How did they check the expiry date? Just visually, did they ask you what the date on the box was, or did it alert them when they scanned the bar code? They never seem to be able to scan the barcode when I use them (maybe I have a crappy webcam?) and they always just say never mind after a couple of tries.
