bonship Posted November 24, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 24, 2021 We are sailing Sunday out of Fort Lauderdale and had Covid tests scheduled for Friday for us and traveling companions at CVS. I scheduled them about 10 days ago just to be on the safe side. They cancelled all four of our tests via email this morning with no explanation, and there were none available at any CVS within 50 miles. We finally found appointments at a Walgreens that will work. The same thing happened to friends of ours using CVS a couple of months ago. Have a backup plan if using CVS or just go to Walgreens. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil650 Posted November 24, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, bonship said: We are sailing Sunday out of Fort Lauderdale and had Covid tests scheduled for Friday for us and traveling companions at CVS. I scheduled them about 10 days ago just to be on the safe side. They cancelled all four of our tests via email this morning with no explanation, and there were none available at any CVS within 50 miles. We finally found appointments at a Walgreens that will work. The same thing happened to friends of ours using CVS a couple of months ago. Have a backup plan if using CVS or just go to Walgreens. Fingers crossed. We have tests scheduled at CVS for Sunday here locally. Where is the CVS that cancelled yours? Ft. Lauderdale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonship Posted November 24, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Just now, Phil650 said: We have tests scheduled at CVS for Sunday here locally. Where is the CVS that cancelled yours? Ft. Lauderdale? Fort Wayne, In 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoWCS Posted November 24, 2021 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, bonship said: Fort Wayne, In CVS was spot on for us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senga Posted November 25, 2021 #5 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Our friends booked their test at a CVS in Cleveland. The test was taken at 10:20 am on Saturday and the results were not received until 9 am TUESDAY. They were denied boarding on A/C at 3:20 Monday and ended up renting a car and driving to Toronto. Since the results were still not available when they were crossing the land border they were told to quarantine immediately and given tests to perform at home while they were on the phone with health professionals. They had the tests picked up by Purolator and must continue to quarantine until they receive their results. Turned out to be a very stressful and expensive 4 day trip for a wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted November 25, 2021 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Wife and I have each had 8 antigen tests completed at our local CVS without a single issue. In each case our test results were emailed and texted to each of us always within 2 hours. Usually in less than an hour. YMMV That said, I have 6 proctored home tests still in their original unopened boxes right next to my desk. Just in case. We will happily continue using CVS. Unless they fail us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye10640 Posted November 25, 2021 #7 Share Posted November 25, 2021 4 hours ago, bonship said: We are sailing Sunday out of Fort Lauderdale and had Covid tests scheduled for Friday for us and traveling companions at CVS. I scheduled them about 10 days ago just to be on the safe side. They cancelled all four of our tests via email this morning with no explanation, and there were none available at any CVS within 50 miles. We finally found appointments at a Walgreens that will work. The same thing happened to friends of ours using CVS a couple of months ago. Have a backup plan if using CVS or just go to Walgreens. Fingers crossed. Our CVS here in southwestern Ohio has been pretty reliable. All the same, yes I do have a backup appt scheduled. We generally have pretty good availability here a few days out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted November 25, 2021 #8 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I've done 2 CVS tests with good quick results. Maybe the OP and others picked the wrong test and that's why they didn't get their results in time. CVS offers 2 antigen tests and you need to pick the rapid results radio button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesport Posted November 25, 2021 #9 Share Posted November 25, 2021 When we went to get our test at Personic Health in Fort Lauderdale, we pulled up and they said they ran out of tests. Have a backup plan. Explanation was they had many walk ins. Why they didn’t save some tests for the people with appointments, who knows. Living in Fort Lauderdale we have many options to we went to another parking lot test sight and got our test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclue Posted November 25, 2021 #10 Share Posted November 25, 2021 We have done antigen tests at CVS here in the Woodlands, Tx - one in Oct and one in Nov....we had the results back in 30 minutes....no problems here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USC Sailor Posted November 25, 2021 #11 Share Posted November 25, 2021 My sister's CVS test was canceled in Sacramento, CA. By the time they emailed her, the next closest one in Walnut Creek was full so she drove 100 miles to the San Francisco CVS for her test. We've been using the Walnut Creek, CA CVS with no problems so far. I book as soon as possible to make sure I get an appointment within the required 2 day timeframe. Fingers crossed our luck holds up for our next cruise in January. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerald777 Posted November 25, 2021 #12 Share Posted November 25, 2021 15 hours ago, Bgwest said: Wife and I have each had 8 antigen tests completed at our local CVS without a single issue. In each case our test results were emailed and texted to each of us always within 2 hours. Usually in less than an hour. YMMV That said, I have 6 proctored home tests still in their original unopened boxes right next to my desk. Just in case. We will happily continue using CVS. Unless they fail us. Was that the free test or paid quick response test? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted November 25, 2021 #13 Share Posted November 25, 2021 58 minutes ago, emerald777 said: Was that the free test or paid quick response test? Thanks! Not sure if I completely understand your question. Antigen tests are the only ones we've ever done at CVS. Going through the online "fill in the blanks" to get to the part where an schedule appointment can be scheduled, various qualifying questions are asked. Insurance information is also required. Presumably, if one has insurance, that carrier is billed. If not, then Uncle Sugar is billed. Either way, the antigen test is zero cost to the customer. I expect the same is true for the PCR test but this only supposition on my part as we never taken a PCR test at CVS. If I've misunderstood your question, please ask again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted November 25, 2021 #14 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Antigen test is also free-to-me at Stat Med in Concord. So I booked a back up to the Walnut Creek CVS test. Just looked and they've doubled the time slots in December. Hope they have enough tests (or can pull them from the shelves) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerald777 Posted November 26, 2021 #15 Share Posted November 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Bgwest said: Not sure if I completely understand your question. Antigen tests are the only ones we've ever done at CVS. Going through the online "fill in the blanks" to get to the part where an schedule appointment can be scheduled, various qualifying questions are asked. Insurance information is also required. Presumably, if one has insurance, that carrier is billed. If not, then Uncle Sugar is billed. Either way, the antigen test is zero cost to the customer. I expect the same is true for the PCR test but this only supposition on my part as we never taken a PCR test at CVS. If I've misunderstood your question, please ask again. Here in Vegas, if you pick the PCR test it is free, but turnaround is 1-3 days. But if you want the rapid response antigen test (15-30 min result time), they charge you @$130.00. Just wondering if those of you who reported getting your results so quickly (15-60 min) paid or got the test for free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted November 26, 2021 #16 Share Posted November 26, 2021 2 hours ago, emerald777 said: Here in Vegas, if you pick the PCR test it is free, but turnaround is 1-3 days. But if you want the rapid response antigen test (15-30 min result time), they charge you @$130.00. Just wondering if those of you who reported getting your results so quickly (15-60 min) paid or got the test for free? I can’t speak to how testing is handled in NV, only what we’ve experienced here in TX. As I’ve said, the antigen (rapid) tests we’ve taken here have been done with no out of pocket to us. Maybe others from NV can offer their experiences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted November 26, 2021 #17 Share Posted November 26, 2021 CVS in so cal was free. CVS in so cal used to offer appointments 10 days out. CVS in so cal had rapid antigen and rapid PCR tests (I’ve taken both). Now it is impossible to book in my area. I was told no tests without appointments. No problem, can’t make appointments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeames Posted November 27, 2021 #18 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Two PCR tests done at CVS prior to cruise, one in NJ and one in Fort Lauderdale. No issues and results back in 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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