Pre-Cruise Testing question

[bayportkat]

We are likely going to use Rapid Test and Trace for our pre-cruise Covid testing.  We will be leaving home 5 days for our cruise for a pre-cruise vacation.  We are a family of 5.  Any suggestions about home many tests we should bring with us?  Also, are the virtual testing companies accepting expired tests?  I have a ton of tests, but some are expired-but they are in the smaller boxes so easier to transport!  Thanks in advance for any advice!

[lola2013]

We are using the government provided tests.  If you have looked at the Rapid Test and Trace website, you'll see a dropdown when asked about which test you are using.  The government test is not listed; I typed it in next to "other", indiated that it was the government test and was accepted.  FYI, that test box is very small.  I plan to pack at least two of them!

Perhaps someone else can answer about expired tests; I have read that many have gotten a three-month extension from the date on the box but can't remember where I read that...and don't want to give you bad info.

Good luck.

Edited July 26, 2022 by lola2013

[drb116]

I used OnPoint testing and the person I had didn't ask anything about the expiration date. OnPoint worked well for us.

[Oceansaway17]

12 hours ago, drb116 said:

I used OnPoint testing and the person I had didn't ask anything about the expiration date. OnPoint worked well for us.

glad to hear that.

You tubers JJ Cruise posted a video of their nightmare with OnPoint so I time will tell.

For me I use Walgreens but I do have the Emed as backup

[LeeW]

The iHealth testing comes two to a box and we haven't had any problems with an open box.  They only want to see that the test materials are not opened yet.

[Surfguyxxx]

I used eMed tests while in Amsterdam and it was very easy.  Regarding expiration, I would think the barcode you scan has the expiration already attached so I would doubt you could use it. 

[LadyZolt]

On 7/26/2022 at 8:50 AM, lola2013 said:

 

Perhaps someone else can answer about expired tests; I have read that many have gotten a three-month extension from the date on the box but can't remember where I read that...and don't want to give you bad info.

 

Here's the FDA's site listing the extended dates for the iHealth kits....

https://www.fda.gov/media/158007/download