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New COVID-19 Self-Test Option for return to U.S.
#266679
10/23/2021 10:26 AM
10/23/2021 10:26 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 986 Northern Virginia
ecm56
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I recently stumbled across this new COVID test that apparently can be used for travelers returning to the U.S. from foreign countries (i.e., subject to the CDC rules). I have not seen anyone mention this kit on social media so . . . caveat emptor! The Kit is called RapidReturn from City Health. It appears that the kit works in similar fashion to the Abbott BinaxNOWâ„¢ COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test with eMed Telehealth Services that has been used extensively by visitors returning from the BVI to the U.S. RapidReturn COVID-19 Test KitNewsWire Press Release about RapidReturn COVID-19 Test KitOne bit of information I did not see (and I have e-mailed them for clarification) - they say the test kit is "Shelf Stable" but don't indicate how long it is viable. That has been an issue with the eMed/Binax test kits. I will post if/when I get a response from them. If anyone has experience with this kit, please add to this thread! [Additional Information]I received a response to my e-mail (which in itself was refreshing). They responded that the kits they are selling now have an expiration date of 3/30/2022 so their expiration appears to be about 6 months. [More Information]The kit is apparently the Quidel Quick Vue test with a proctor service. [Yet More Information]This test does not require an app to be loaded in order to process the test. "You just need a device with internet access and a camera."
Last edited by ecm56; 10/23/2021 02:03 PM.
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Re: New COVID-19 Self-Test Option for return to U.S.
[Re: gsm]
#266871
10/25/2021 09:23 AM
10/25/2021 09:23 AM
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Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 3,359 Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
JasonHelmbrecht
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Posts: 3,359
Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
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Great information. Thanks! Have you seen any posts from anyone who has successfully used the results of a self-test for return to the U.S. Again, thanks for sharing that info...great alternative to making a reservation at a local clinic. Have posted here many times about myself and others using the tests successfully for entry to the BVI and the US.
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