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Testing Timeline - Abbott ID Now
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10/24/2021 11:56 PM
10/24/2021 11:56 PM
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carlnsue
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In trying to line up all of the testing requirements for our trip this Friday, I found us in a time squeeze. Can’t take the test too early because of the rules, but can’t take it too late or won’t have the results back in time to submit to EHAS, who said to allow 12 hours for their own processing.
Crazy, did an Excel spreadsheet and figured we had a three hour window to get tested, whether PCR or Antigen test.
So we are getting a PCR and hoping it comes back earlier than their stated turnaround, but also getting an Abbott ID Now molecular test which is a rapid test but MIGHT qualify as a PCR (different tech, but similar performance)..
Anyone use the Abbott IDNow like this?
Last edited by carlnsue; 10/25/2021 12:02 AM.
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Re: Testing Timeline - Abbott ID Now
[Re: carlnsue]
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10/25/2021 12:08 AM
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bdeeley
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Abbot IDNOW is a rapid test and it is a PCR test, which means you have 72 hours between the time of the test and final leg of your flight to SXM
Be Happy! Simply because you deserve to be. 😁
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Re: Testing Timeline - Abbott ID Now
[Re: carlnsue]
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10/25/2021 12:45 AM
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bdeeley
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The IDNow test is a molecular PCR test. Even though it is a rapid test it is a "rapid PCR" test.. This means it falls in the same category as a rtPCR test and it gives you a 72 hour window. The results of the IDNow test are usually reported back to you in less than 4 hours.
Be Happy! Simply because you deserve to be. 😁
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Re: Testing Timeline - Abbott ID Now
[Re: carlnsue]
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10/25/2021 08:43 AM
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ID Now is something called a NAAT test, which I have no idea what that is, but it is treated by SXM as a PCR test. So the time frame is 72 hours. When we took it, they told us the results would be received within one to two DAYS, which freaked me out, but Eric had his result within about an hour and I got mine the next morning.
Carol Hill
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Re: Testing Timeline - Abbott ID Now
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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10/25/2021 09:03 AM
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And we had to go back to Walgreens and pick up our test as is was never emailed. Got approval but when we were clearing in yesterday the official said it was the wrong document. Let us through anyway, what you going to do, EHAS cleared us?
Also scheduled a vax booster for the day after arrival in US, a Saturday. Got to Walgreens and the pharmacy was closed Saturday and Sunday beginning that day until further notice! Think they may have some staffing problems? Went back Monday and got it done.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Testing Timeline - Abbott ID Now
[Re: carlnsue]
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10/25/2021 07:42 PM
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bdeeley
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IDNow is fully accepted by Sint Maarten as a PCR test. IDNow is a PCR test!!!!!
On the return to the U.S., you are correct, you can use either a PCR or Antigen test.
Be Happy! Simply because you deserve to be. 😁
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