dazey Posted September 28, 2021 #301 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I watched the video on YouTube mentioned on CC and it looked pretty straight forward to do the test but I question my ability to get it done as I am not sure I will know how to access the results, etc. I am now trying to find a place I can get the test on a Thursday at home before I fly to FLL on Friday for the cruise on Saturday. This has not been easy - trips to 5 sites who tell me no and one on the phone that says "just show up and you will have result in 15 minutes but it will cost $150/pp". I have no idea what a proper printout of results should look like. Anyone have done it by going to a site and getting it done that same day with results printed out? Not even sure what I need to see when I get results that I know will work when we get to the ship. I am not giving up. I actually had to change my flight from Thursday to Friday so I can get it done before I leave but it cost for sure($397 upcharge for flight change - with waived change fee through Celebrity). If I were not getting a complimentary cruise I really should have given this up. Even considering ordering the online testing kit to be safe. I know - I am crazy! You all always have good info so appreciate any response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted September 28, 2021 #302 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, dazey said: I question my ability to get it done as I am not sure I will know how to access the results, etc. The result will be emailed to you immediately after the test result is determined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h20cruzer Posted September 29, 2021 #303 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Does anyone have the link the the you tube video on taking the test. I came across it the other day now I cant find it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangokid Posted September 29, 2021 #304 Share Posted September 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, h20cruzer said: Does anyone have the link the the you tube video on taking the test. I came across it the other day now I cant find it. Thanks Here ya go: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollWave Posted September 29, 2021 #305 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I have not read through every post in this topic. Wanted to weigh in as we are leaving tomorrow on Summit out of Miami. We took our Binaxnow tests yesterday. I was very anxious about the process prior to taking the test and regret the time I wasted worrying because it was an incredibly easy process. The proctor walks you through the process. You do have to wait 15 minutes while the test does its thing. Results were sent via email and on the APP. We printed them out too. After our trip on Summit we have two more cruises planned in the next three months. If the pre-cruise requirement to have a COVID test remains I am no longer worried. I will gladly take the test in home with the proctor! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m8zenblue Posted September 29, 2021 #306 Share Posted September 29, 2021 PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE !!! Please check your expiration date for your BinaxNow test kit. Apparently, after conferring mine with Abbott, there are 3 versions. 1.Over The Counter 2. Home Test (RX) 3. Professional Each has different expiration dates. There are letters circulating around with lot numbers for each, I have seen letters dated April, May and September. Please make sure first, you are using the correct test kit to cruise, Home Test/RX. Then confirm your expiration date, better to be safe than sorry. I would hate see someone be turned back from a cruise for using the wrong or expired test kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margarita Jane Posted September 29, 2021 #307 Share Posted September 29, 2021 15 hours ago, panmalv said: How many different people can use the 6-pack of kits? We are a family of 4, so I am hoping to order a 6 pack and have 1 for each family member and 2 extras just in case of mistakes. I read somewhere on these boards that you can only use the 6 pack for a max of 3 people (I guess you have to put the names of the users in when you make the purchase?) Anyone have any experience with this? @panmalvwe have a party of 4 traveling, and I called embed to ask if 4 people could use the 6 pack of tests. They said we could, but each person has to set up an account with emed and navica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panmalv Posted September 29, 2021 #308 Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Margarita Jane said: @panmalvwe have a party of 4 traveling, and I called embed to ask if 4 people could use the 6 pack of tests. They said we could, but each person has to set up an account with emed and navica. Thank you for this information! Happy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkbelle87 Posted September 29, 2021 #309 Share Posted September 29, 2021 17 hours ago, panmalv said: How many different people can use the 6-pack of kits? We are a family of 4, so I am hoping to order a 6 pack and have 1 for each family member and 2 extras just in case of mistakes. I read somewhere on these boards that you can only use the 6 pack for a max of 3 people (I guess you have to put the names of the users in when you make the purchase?) Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks! You have to put in up to three names for the six pack but anyone can use the kits. I used a kit somebody else ordered and had input their name on the order. No issues when I used the kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D C Posted September 29, 2021 #310 Share Posted September 29, 2021 What are the hours of operation for emed? How early in the day are they open for proctoring tests? I haven't been able to find that on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedrifters Posted September 29, 2021 #311 Share Posted September 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, D C said: What are the hours of operation for emed? How early in the day are they open for proctoring tests? I haven't been able to find that on their website. They are available 24/7. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D C Posted September 29, 2021 #312 Share Posted September 29, 2021 21 minutes ago, okiedrifters said: They are available 24/7. Awesome. Thanks! Maybe that's why I couldn't find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunonfire Posted September 29, 2021 #313 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Has anyone submitted a claim to Medicare for the at home supervised rapid test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panmalv Posted September 29, 2021 #314 Share Posted September 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Tinkbelle87 said: You have to put in up to three names for the six pack but anyone can use the kits. I used a kit somebody else ordered and had input their name on the order. No issues when I used the kit. Oh, that's great news--thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D C Posted September 29, 2021 #315 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Has anyone "spoiled" or failed to properly complete a test that resulted in needing a backup test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Mac Posted September 29, 2021 #316 Share Posted September 29, 2021 5 hours ago, m8zenblue said: Then confirm your expiration date, better to be safe than sorry. I would hate see someone be turned back from a cruise for using the wrong or expired test kit. This literally cant happen. The proctor will not let you proceed if the kit is expired. They know when they scan the QR code to begin the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m8zenblue Posted September 29, 2021 #317 Share Posted September 29, 2021 49 minutes ago, panmalv said: Oh, that's great news--thank you! 49 minutes ago, panmalv said: Oh, that's great news--thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m8zenblue Posted September 29, 2021 #318 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Again, I stress that you should confirm the expiration and type of test to take for cruising. If you use the BinaxNow test IT MUST BE THE ONE THAT IS PROCTORED !!! It is labeled RX, not the OTC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted September 29, 2021 #319 Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, D C said: Has anyone "spoiled" or failed to properly complete a test that resulted in needing a backup test? The guy on one of the videos floating around. Also, I’ve read reports from two different posters here that their reagent bottle was empty or dried out, and another who said theirs foamed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoisewater Posted September 29, 2021 #320 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I know this is a very paranoid, crazy question but I just want to make sure. When they tell you to not open the box when you receive it in the mail, they are not referring to the actual mailing box are they? I am assuming I can open that box - just not the packs inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted September 29, 2021 #321 Share Posted September 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, turquoisewater said: I know this is a very paranoid, crazy question but I just want to make sure. When they tell you to not open the box when you receive it in the mail, they are not referring to the actual mailing box are they? I am assuming I can open that box - just not the packs inside. So, they tell you NOT TO open the box so you assume that you CAN open the box??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoisewater Posted September 29, 2021 #322 Share Posted September 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, Fouremco said: So, they tell you NOT TO open the box so you assume that you CAN open the box??? Every video that I have watched on the process just shows the test kits themselves that have to remain unopened. Nobody ever shows the opening of the shipping box that contains all six so I just wanted to make sure which box they were referring to in their email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted September 29, 2021 #323 Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 minute ago, turquoisewater said: Every video that I have watched on the process just shows the test kits themselves that have to remain unopened. Nobody ever shows the opening of the shipping box that contains all six so I just wanted to make sure which box they were referring to in their email. you can open the box they were shipped in, the boxes inside have the seals, open those when you do the test. Good luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted September 29, 2021 #324 Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 minute ago, turquoisewater said: Every video that I have watched on the process just shows the test kits themselves that have to remain unopened. Nobody ever shows the opening of the shipping box that contains all six so I just wanted to make sure which box they were referring to in their email. LOL, now I understand. Opening the shipping box is fine. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpht Posted September 29, 2021 #325 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I hope I am overthinking this. We ordered the tests through the Celebrity link. They arrived today but do not show either RX or OTC on the box----they have a seal and a sleeve stating "Do Not Open until instructed to do so". The expiration dates are all 9/27/21 but the sleeve says the shelf life extended by 3 months so I am thinking that would make them good until 12/27/21 which works for us. I downloaded the Navica app on my phone but I would rather do the test on my laptop and (sorry I am not tech savvy) I don't know how to access my account on my laptop???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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