Thanks, OP for creating this thread.
Since they are so many tests provided by our insurance, thought this would be good use of them without paying 70 usd for two EMED tests.
With US dropping testing for entry, these companies suddenly have lots of appointments available. But some these businesses will readjust (reduce number of agents or simply stop this proctoring service)
So, it is possible that some of these options may not be available later this summer.
Since it was just 9.99. I did a trail run last night.
Notes (this is sample size o one, your mileage may vary)
1. Like everything online nowadays, everything seem to work smoothly unless there is an issue.
2. They are almost impossible to reach on phone irrespective of time of day and hold period.
(800-960-0553 - press 2)
3. They use a totally different company (HealthRX or something) to provide pdf of results. That company is easy to reach who very promptly says that OnPoint is just using our letterherad and we do not have anything to do with their testing!!
4. The pdf report provided does not list any identifying information (such as driver licence or passport number) although they did ask for it (as well as "booking number") during the telemed session
The portal screen printout does list CLIA number but it also has ("TBD" for test and results in middle as shown by screenshot posted by OP) which can potentially confusing for RCCL agent (potentially - most likely no)
5. Buying telemed visit and making appointment was easy.
6. Rescheduling was easy through the link provided ion email. Calling them for help was impossible *(gave up after hold of 30 minutes on 2 occassions)
7. They need ZOOM to install on phone.
8. They also need "registration" with HealthRx
9. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PROVIDE FOR INSURANCE INFORMATION. "CLient Billing radio button" will work. Your insurance company is NOT billed.
10. Actual test was easy but quite ineffective. What a useless charade
- They waited only 5 minutes for the results.
- Never checked what test I am using (I used an old expired test as purpose was to test out the process)
- They didnt even make sure that results are from the test I used.
- You can keep a negative test ready (taken by anyone) on the table nearby and use it to show them after undertaking your test. (After months of being supporter of this pre-boarding testing process, I have lost all faith.
Summary:
1. If my sample size is typical then the process works.
2. If you need to contact someone, impossible to reach them
3. Totally useless as a screening test.
4. If you have some backup available, it is cheap test.
5. Personally, I would just spend 70 used on 2 EMED tests (now that return test is not required, more economical 6 for 150 alternative is not viable)
Hope above datapoint helps someone.
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