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Rapid Testing Locations for Travel.
PCR Test.
PCR Test.
- https://www.downtownmedical.com/contents/covid-19-testing-price
- https://www.flysfo.com/travel-well/covid-19-testing
- https://www.dc3therapeutics.com/schedule-covid19-testing
covid, pcr testing near sfo ????
#16
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Has anyone had a covid test through Sutter health? They are now allowing apts. online for testing but don't state what test they are using nor the turn around time. I could just get a test to find out but I hate the idea of wasting resources just to get an answer that should be posted online (and yes I've already contacted them with no one except possibly MD knowing the answer - still awaiting a possible response from the MD team)
#17
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Their website states:
Their website states: at Sutter most tests will be conducted by nasal swab. I doubt they are willing to commit to a turnaround time.
#18
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Data point - test run -got one done at cvs drive through (San Mateo) on a late Saturday afternoon - got the results in less than 48 hours.
I'm still planning to do 2 before my trip just as a fail safe.
I'm still planning to do 2 before my trip just as a fail safe.
#19
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Further update - got 2 tests (just to be sure)
1) Pixel - sent out for 5 pm express (did test about 45 minutes before) result 28 hours later
2) cvs (first time result took about 36 hours) - now 55 hours and still no results. The most frustrating part is that there is no way of tracking, getting any info - all calls are answered with automated system not possible to talk to a human. Will update when (if) I actually get a result
1) Pixel - sent out for 5 pm express (did test about 45 minutes before) result 28 hours later
2) cvs (first time result took about 36 hours) - now 55 hours and still no results. The most frustrating part is that there is no way of tracking, getting any info - all calls are answered with automated system not possible to talk to a human. Will update when (if) I actually get a result
#20
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Further update - got 2 tests (just to be sure)
1) Pixel - sent out for 5 pm express (did test about 45 minutes before) result 28 hours later
2) cvs (first time result took about 36 hours) - now 55 hours and still no results. The most frustrating part is that there is no way of tracking, getting any info - all calls are answered with automated system not possible to talk to a human. Will update when (if) I actually get a result
1) Pixel - sent out for 5 pm express (did test about 45 minutes before) result 28 hours later
2) cvs (first time result took about 36 hours) - now 55 hours and still no results. The most frustrating part is that there is no way of tracking, getting any info - all calls are answered with automated system not possible to talk to a human. Will update when (if) I actually get a result
#21
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I don't know if it is - I used it for Maldives - but it is an unsupervised self test.
DON'T USE CVS - if it's time sensitive - I still have NO RESULTS from my test on the 23rd and no way to contact anyone (my first test was back in about a day and a half).
DON'T USE CVS - if it's time sensitive - I still have NO RESULTS from my test on the 23rd and no way to contact anyone (my first test was back in about a day and a half).
#22
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We ran across this when flying last month and since my wife needed a 48hr result to fly on LH, we had to use the company recommended by United that's 1 exit away from the airport--covidclinic.org. It wasn't cheap at $399/ea, but they were fast with result in <2hrs I think.
#23
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Has anyone tried the Curative test for travel? They are free and readily available and are PCR. My wife and daughter got their results in about 24 hrs when they took a test (not for travel purposes). The results were in the form a PDF file so not sure that's good enough for travel.
We need a test prior to flying to LHR (transiting, but still need PCR test).
We need a test prior to flying to LHR (transiting, but still need PCR test).
#24
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Has anyone tried the Curative test for travel? They are free and readily available and are PCR. My wife and daughter got their results in about 24 hrs when they took a test (not for travel purposes). The results were in the form a PDF file so not sure that's good enough for travel.
We need a test prior to flying to LHR (transiting, but still need PCR test).
We need a test prior to flying to LHR (transiting, but still need PCR test).
#25
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Anyone use Worksite labs ? $150 for 12 hour results
https://worksitelabs.com/scheduling
https://www.flysfo.com/media/press-releases/sfo-opens-new-covid-testing-site-available-all-passengers-90
Flying to JRO, pcr required 72hr of arrival, 30hr travel time on qatar makes it tricky.
XpressCheck is suppose to have 30min rt-PCR test, but its not bookable on their site, and they don't answer the phone.
https://airport-world.com/xpresspa-o...r-us-airports/
https://worksitelabs.com/scheduling
https://www.flysfo.com/media/press-releases/sfo-opens-new-covid-testing-site-available-all-passengers-90
Flying to JRO, pcr required 72hr of arrival, 30hr travel time on qatar makes it tricky.
XpressCheck is suppose to have 30min rt-PCR test, but its not bookable on their site, and they don't answer the phone.
https://airport-world.com/xpresspa-o...r-us-airports/
#26
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For North Bay folks, this might be of interest: https://covidclinic.org/corte-madera/
$0 upfront cost if you take the test for 'peace of mind'.
$0 upfront cost if you take the test for 'peace of mind'.
#27
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For North Bay folks, this might be of interest: https://covidclinic.org/corte-madera/
$0 upfront cost if you take the test for 'peace of mind'.
$0 upfront cost if you take the test for 'peace of mind'.
#28
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Sorry, I do not know. We ended up taking a PCR test at one of the Curative test sites, which was also free. We had our results in about 31 hours. Used it to transit LHR and there were no issues.
#29
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For North Bay folks, this might be of interest: https://covidclinic.org/corte-madera/
$0 upfront cost if you take the test for 'peace of mind'.
$0 upfront cost if you take the test for 'peace of mind'.
I have no experience with CVS, but some may have recently? Burlingame works nicely for me (Copenhagen Bakery and Cafe!).
#30
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The cvs in San Mateo that does the pcr test is actually really close to Burlingame border. I had test there twice - first time result came through in less than 2 days, the second time it was not reported (or available with signin) for 5 days - but it was reported as being completed in less than 48 hours - there was no way to contact anyone or find out what happened then or after. Had I not had another test I would have missed my flight as I could not show the result when needed. I have met others who had the same problem at other cvs sites and also could not find any way to contact a live person about the IT problem