OBSOLETE COVID THREAD US return travel/link for covid tests

[Eve Alexandra]

Another resource for the at home binax test kits to return to the US

https://store.optum.com/shop/products/abbott-binaxNOW-COVID-19-ag-at-home-test-kit-2-pack

 

[Lisakline]

Thats a lot of money! Isn't there a cheaper test?

 

[Eve Alexandra]

The link usually given is $150 for 6 tests (emed). It’s more expensive because of the proctor element, I think? But I definitely don’t need 6 of them. I found this link through an airline article. I just thought perhaps I’m not the only one who doesn’t want 6 tests.

American health insurance is *supposed to reimburse for any purchased Covid tests. I had to dig to find my insurance’s link for submitting a claim. We shall see if I actually see a check from them.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Do the tests given to us here in Oregon by the government work for our return?
Anyone know?
If so, I can just take those.

 

[trecile]

Do the tests given to us here in Oregon by the government work for our return?
Anyone know?
If so, I can just take those.

No. They do not, because they don't include a video observation component.

 

[Former member 94614]

i made an appointment for the day i leave from Madrid airport at “fly covid test center” i hope that helps someone. it was 30 euros online.

 

[Canuck]

i made an appointment for the day i leave from Madrid airport at “fly covid test center” i hope that helps someone. it was 30 euros online.

So did I two days ago, but Canada just announced that tests are not required anymore.
30 euros down the drain but happy with the news never-the-less. Getting back to normal.

 

[trecile]

Another option for a test to take with you would be to purchase a FlowFlex test locally (the RiteAid in my town has them) then pay separately for the video observation.
One note - make sure that you buy the FlowFlex test in the white box, as it is the one approved for travel back to the US.

Flowflex with Video Observation

The telemedicine platform that will change healthcare.

www.azova.com

 

[Marbe2]

I suppose the self-kits are appealing in terms of convenience. Some have reported having difficulty getting connected because of many customers wanting to use the service at the same time. I bought several home, non e-verification kits in case we need to monitor ourselves while traveling. The first time, I made a mistake, which invalidated the test, but it still came back negative. I repeated the test correctly and It came back negative. There are some great videos on Utube on how to use them. The test at Madrid airport with a scheduled appointment is 30 euros. We were in quickly and waited for our results for about 15 minutes while having coffee.

 

[Former member 94614]

So did I two days ago, but Canada just announced that tests are not required anymore.
30 euros down the drain but happy with the news never-the-less. Getting back to normal.

maybe you can get your money back? otherwise who knows what will be happening by then maybe it will come in handy!

 

[Canuck]

maybe you can get your money back? otherwise who knows what will be happening by then maybe it will come in handy!

No refund possible.
I kept the appointment just in case, as you mention.