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Re: Help! RT-PCR vs. PCR
[Re: Koninklijke Luchtvaart]
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12/09/2020 11:33 PM
12/09/2020 11:33 PM
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see the follow-up email exchange I had with the EHAS office, after my confusing phone call. The person responding said the "method of application" is different? No idea what that means?
------------------- Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 12:53 PM To: EHAS <EHAS@sintmaartengov.org> Subject: Question on testing According to the labs I have called, the rt-pcr and pcr are same test? Specifically, Diagnostic tests are broken down into two types: molecular tests, which identify the virus's genetic material, and antigen tests, which detect certain proteins on the surface of the virus. Among molecular tests, the most common is the RT-PCR test, or more simply PCR test. ------------------ From: EHAS <EHAS@sintmaartengov.org> Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 1:31 PM
Subject: RE: Question on testing
Good afternoon, Only the rt-PCR test is accepted for entry. The difference Is the method of application. Regards,
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Re: Help! RT-PCR vs. PCR
[Re: MrWhiskerssammy]
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12/10/2020 10:43 AM
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I am getting the same confusing information regarding the rapid tests. I found a place who says they do the BD Veritor--they couldn't say if it was Beckton Dickinson--but I am assuming that is what BD stands for. I absolutely could be wrong on that. I emailed them to ask what specific info the needed to have on the results as I didn't think this test goes through a lab--again could be wrong on that. They emailed me back that I must provide proof of a negative test!!
I responded that I was absolutely aware of that but what specific info did they need--was anything at all they sent me back ok to use when I fill out the form requesting entry. The info they want for the rt-PCR test is very specific, but not so much for the rapid antigen tests.
I guess I will just have to wait and see how they e-mail me back. That would be the Becton Dickinson test. Good luck. BD VeritorFrom the EHAS site: 5.Alternatively, travelers originating from a country that is categorized as high or moderate risk can do an antigen test for the SARS-COV-2 virus obtained from a naso-pharyngeal swab performed within 48 hours prior to departure to Sint Maarten. Only the following antigen tests are approved: the Becton Dickinson (BD) Veritor Plus, the Abbott Panbio, the Abott BinaxNow and the Roche/SD Biosensor F antigen tests. Tests performed outside of the 48 hours period or other brand and type of antigen tests will not be accepted.
J.D.
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