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COVID testing Walgreens #283010
05/24/2022 12:41 PM
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Mike P Offline OP
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Sorry if this has been asked and answered. I have tried searching with no luck. I will be traveling to BVI on June 2nd. I was going to get a Covid test at Walgreens but they only offer a Rapid NAAT test. the BVI website specifically says Rapid Antigen. Wondering if this is an acceptable form? Thanks in advance.

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Re: COVID testing Walgreens [Re: Mike P] #283013
05/24/2022 12:47 PM
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Pittsboro, NC, USA
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Rapid NAAT test is perfect. Similar technology as a PCR test. Results should be available shortly after your taking the test.

Re: COVID testing Walgreens [Re: Mike P] #283014
05/24/2022 12:49 PM
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As long as the results come from a certified lab with a signature it should be fine.


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Re: COVID testing Walgreens [Re: JasonHelmbrecht] #283015
05/24/2022 01:24 PM
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So now I have some confusion - we got in-person rapid antigen tests done by two different labs, and none have a signature, or even a space for one. Issue?


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Re: COVID testing Walgreens [Re: gordapeak] #283019
05/24/2022 01:44 PM
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Do they have a CLIA certification notation or stamp? Is the report on official company letterhead from a pharmacy, or just a paper print out?

Re: COVID testing Walgreens [Re: CarolinaSailor] #283021
05/24/2022 01:55 PM
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It is on pharmacy company letterhead. Actually a pharmacy results form.


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Re: COVID testing Walgreens [Re: Mike P] #283022
05/24/2022 02:09 PM
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I only know from personal experience that the lab report from eMed works. Attached is a copy with the required information highlighted (plus the CLIA stamp is required but it wouldn't highlight).

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Last edited by JasonHelmbrecht; 05/24/2022 02:09 PM.

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Re: COVID testing Walgreens [Re: gordapeak] #283023
05/24/2022 02:09 PM
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While no signature but on a recognized pharmacy results form, with the pharmacists state license info, I would chance it. Worst case they retest you upon arrival and you pay $50, assuming negative. Just my opinion. Not worth a redo.

Re: COVID testing Walgreens [Re: CarolinaSailor] #283024
05/24/2022 02:12 PM
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You are thinking the same as me. My son has gone in with the same test form before, with no issues.


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Re: COVID testing Walgreens [Re: JasonHelmbrecht] #283027
05/24/2022 02:22 PM
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Thanks for the heads up Jason - these are the little curves that are not really evident in the government issuances.


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