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Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin #249407
03/08/2021 10:21 AM
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So, I thought I would try to compile a list of the places where you can get Covid testing for your return to the States (or Canada, if anyone from Canada can come now??) ( And please don't suggest that we try to make a list of places doing testing to ARRIVE in SXM, as that would literally be thousands and thousands! duh

If you are aware of a place that does testing on either side of the island, I would like to make a list of them with information. You do not have to have had a test there, but in person experience is always appreciated. If possible, please provide as much of the following information as you can:

Name of Facility
Website and/or Phone Number
Location
Price
Appointment or walk in
Comments/feedback

Travelers in the future will be very thankful for your input!


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249411
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I found this one from Kim. Anyone have any experience with this one?

Name of Facility -------- Medwork
Website and/or Phone Number -------- LINK
Location -------- 2nd floor of Puerto del Sol Plaza, near Avantika
Price -------- Antigen test is $70; PCR is $125
Appointment or walk in ---------- Appointments available online
Comments/feedback


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249412
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I’m scheduled for next week! I’ll report back!

Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249413
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Good morning, all:

Here is where we tested at the end of February:

Name: SLS
Website (has the phone:) http://www.sls.sx/index.php/covid-19/
Location: Dutch side, by the hospital on Hamster Drive (Google Maps friendly address provided in confirmation e-mail.) Impossible to miss on Hamster Drive though.
Price: $75 PCR
Appointment: Required - request by e-mail (explained on Website) prescreening@sls.sx
Comments: See below from my recent Trip Review.

To request an appointment, one only needs to send an e-mail to - prescreening@sls.sx – with the requested information. The e-mail address and the information that needs to be provided is clearly explained at the following link: http://www.sls.sx/index.php/covid-19/ . We e-mailed our request for a Thursday test on Wednesday morning. By Wednesday afternoon (somewhere between 12PM and 1PM,) we had a reply with confirmation. The testing site is near the hospital on the Dutch side (Hamster Dr - address is provided in the confirmation e-mail.) They do PCR testing for $75US – cash or credit-card. Testing is scheduled from 7:30AM to 8:30AM. They do insert the swab a fair distance up the right nostril – FYI.


Cheers,
S&M

Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: ChivalrousJr] #249414
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Chivalrous and Kim--thanks! Will start compiling the list and put in a sticky when I get a couple more responses, hopefully! smile


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249418
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Used their service during recent stay. In and out in less than 10 minutes, results emailed within 45 minutes. I would recommend and use again.

Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Karl John] #249419
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Karl John--just want to be clear, you are referring to Medwork??


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249435
03/08/2021 01:59 PM
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duh Just found a section on the SXM website that lists all the info!!! duh No need to re-invent the wheel!!

Link


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249438
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Maybe put that link on a sticky.

Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: SXMScubaman] #249440
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I just did, editing the sticky post with the entrance website.

The only 'rub' is that the Sint Maarten website does NOT list any test sites on the French side, just Dutch side.


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249449
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PCR test facilities. On the French side


Louis Constant Fleming Hospital drive - Concordia
Red Cross drive - Hope Estate
Biopôle Antilles laboratory – Hope Estate.


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: bdeeley] #249452
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Hi bdeeley--Do you have contact information or websites for any of the above?


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249457
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Can you get tested on the Frenchside if you are a tourist on the Dutchside... ?

Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249464
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I have seen some very positive comments on MedWork in some FB groups. We are in SXM in 2 weeks and have made appointments with them for our return to the States.

Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: sxmmartini] #249467
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Certainly, you can get tested on the French side, regardless of where you are staying.


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249468
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Originally Posted by Carol_Hill
duh Just found a section on the SXM website that lists all the info!!! duh No need to re-invent the wheel!!

Link



Thanks--good to know.
I guess no rapid test, if you are traveling on a Tuesday?

If the results are emailed to you, do they need printing, since some of us may not have that option?

Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: The_Lurker] #249470
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Don't have an idea regarding Tuesday.

Regarding the results, YES, you should have them printed out, to be safe. I think if you get creative, you could definitely get it printed out, regardless of where you are staying. I presume that the Mailbox in Simpson Bay is still open? If so, you could print out there. Or, most any resort should be able to print it out for you also.


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249507
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Originally Posted by Carol_Hill
Don't have an idea regarding Tuesday.

Regarding the results, YES, you should have them printed out, to be safe. I think if you get creative, you could definitely get it printed out, regardless of where you are staying. I presume that the Mailbox in Simpson Bay is still open? If so, you could print out there. Or, most any resort should be able to print it out for you also.


I was looking at the times, listed at the places for tests, that you posted, and they are only open Monday through Friday. (One Saturday Morning)
If, you are planning on leaving on a Tuesday, it seems that you won't be able to do the rapid test.

We are still at BSV......

I think the whole process is just getting a little frustrating.

Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249508
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Here is what I found for the French side. There is an additional link, but my computer said it wasn't secure, so I didn't click on it.

https://www.st-martin.org/us/covid-19/pcr-test-facilities?dt=1615303674473


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: The_Lurker] #249510
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Terri--BSV used to have a printer right by the office. Is it no longer there?

And Saturday morning is ok for testing, for leaving on Tuesday. Ignore the day you are traveling and count backwards three days. The US testing requirement is DAYS, not hours, so you don't need to worry about times..


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249527
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Originally Posted by Carol_Hill
Terri--BSV used to have a printer right by the office. Is it no longer there?

And Saturday morning is ok for testing, for leaving on Tuesday. Ignore the day you are traveling and count backwards three days. The US testing requirement is DAYS, not hours, so you don't need to worry about times..


Thank-you, Carol.

It's been a while since I've been in the office, but with everything going on, I'm sure they will be helpful
about printing results. I was just thinking weekend--or overthinking. lol

Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: The_Lurker] #249528
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Like i said, I think the printer is still there. If it's not, please post here, as others may well need to use it also.


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Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: ChivalrousJr] #249536
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At SLS any idea if we can submit testing request for both wife and I on one email? Would we need two separate email addresses or can we make both requests using one email?

Last edited by vacanakey; 03/09/2021 02:58 PM.
Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: vacanakey] #249579
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Originally Posted by vacanakey
At SLS any idea if we can submit testing request for both wife and I on one email? Would we need two separate email addresses or can we make both requests using one email?


We submitted with one email. Appointment for us 8 am on the 11th.

Re: Covid testing ON Sint Maarten/St. Martin [Re: Carol_Hill] #249622
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Thank you Ron Don...appreciate the info!


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