estnet

So lax is less costly than the SFO area

SamirD

Ah, 2 days--so they're mildly backed up too.

docbert

Because in April/May they were doing about 30,000 tests per day. Currently they are doing around 250,000 tests per day.

estnet

Very interesting. Is that in California? what is the source if you don't mind. It is interesting that in an area where we have over 90% of eligible people vac it is so hard to get tests. Some of it may be the extensive testing that is being done for children now back at school (some schools are testing once a week but some are not)- but that wouldn't account for the difference in availability at the local pharmacies unless it's a supply issue.

Lonsinla

Did my test here: https://worksitelabs.com/scheduling/

90 bucks for 24h turnaround ( I got it within 12 hrs) 150 bucks for 12 hrs turnaround and 250 bucks for 1.5 hrs

Few locations in SF

SamirD

That's who we used too. We went to the airport location since it was the closest. They're actually pretty near by the other RT-PCR place that did our in 1hr for $399 back in April. Glad to see the competition increase so the prices might drop...maybe...

Lonsinla

took me a while to find them, other places charge btw 200-400 for the same pcr test with 24hr turnaround. Highway robbery!

SamirD

Yep, but I think it's to discourage travel and those that absolutely have to go will pay almost any price. At the peak, I was seeing companies charging over $1000 for 1hr tests where they come to you--must be a supply of customers to have that type of a product.

FlyerGoldII

In San Francisco through to Oct 16.
travel to Reno and then fly off on Oct 18 to Canada.
need molecular test within 72 hours of arriving flight to Canada -around 5 pm Mon.
first flight AC codeshared on UA to denver-then AC flight to YYZ.

I want to take rapid molecular -pcr or otherwise- test in SFO.

which of the 3 testing companies I shoul use?

SamirD

I would say worksite labs.

cfxa2000

For canada flight travel, NAAT test is also acceptable (and cheaper than RT-PCR). I did these tests from Xpresscheck/ US Careways - Terminal 3, Arrivals Level, pre-security, near Door 12. Its advised to schedule prior appointment and they usually give results in 45mins-1hr.

goodtasting

I'm flying from SIN to HNL with a 9hr stopover in SFO to do my pre-travel covid test required for entering HI. Can I double check if anyone has any experience to share on how hectic the booking/reservation is? Are they very strict on the timing?

I'm flying on 12/26 and only have that period to do the gohealth rapid NAAT so I'll need to ensure I get a slot - looks like slots open 1 week in advance from what I checked so I'll camp at my computer to book a slot.

Actually now that I'm thinking about it - which would be safer? Reserve a slot say 90 minutes after my scheduled arrival or say 2 hours before my flight to HI? The former might put me at risk if my flight arrives late and the latter might be cutting it close, though from some of the replies I read, the test is pretty prompt. I could also do the test in the city since I'll be meeting up with family I suppose.

cfxa2000

​​​​​​​Its better to book appointment for 2hr after you land (assuming u need to walk down, immigration check point may b busy). I know Xpresscheck (Door 12, SFO Arrival) - about 10misn walking from Immigration point, conducts NAAT and RT PCR test and gives result in 45min-1hr. Even if you miss the appointment/ unable to reach at your slot time, you can always request/ walk in to the reception for later time (same day though). They take walk-ins (with limited capacity for no prior appointments) also, but better to have prior appointment.

Kacee

At $275 per test, I don't think they're exactly overwhelmed with customers. I'd schedule for shortly after arrival and not stress about it.

goodtasting

thanks both for your thoughts!