Covid Naat test

[4 mickey]

Hi
Where if residing on harbor blv can I get my covid test for my return ti Canada be done
It has to be done 72 hres prior to our return
So is there a place ( free or reasonable priced and reliable ) where we get them done ?
thanks

 

[gelatoni fan]

Last time I flew into SNA, they were giving out free COVID test kits with shipping labels inside to send to their lab. It's a PCR lab test which should meet the specifications. However, some airlines are huge sticklers for making sure you have COVID test results from labs that specifically do them for international travel. These tests will typically run you between 100 and 200 USD.

If you happen to be at LAX within the 72 hour window, you could do the COVID test there for 125 USD. They have 1 hour PCR tests that cost 199 USD so you could even arrive at the airport a bit early before your flight to get it done.

The most convenient for returning to Canada would probably be the Switch Health RT-LAMP test that costs 149 CAD and is certified for returning to Canada (you have to join Aeroplan with Air Canada first which is free in order to get that price). You order the kit before traveling to the US and bring it with you. You do the test while videoing with their representative. Just be aware that you need a really strong internet connection.

 

[lalasmama]

We have a pinned post about this It's near the top of the page in the yellow section. (link below)

Basically, Covid Test Courier is the most convenient, as they will meet you at your hotel/motel. However, there's several other options as Gelatoni Fan notes above.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/p...-and-other-attractions.3866029/#post-63662905

 

[pokee99]

Does anyone think the return test requirements for Canada will be scrapped by March? I know it'll just be our best guess at this point, but the UK has already scrapped it. I'm hoping they'll at least remove the requirement at the land border and we can fly through SEATAC

 

[lalasmama]

Does anyone think the return test requirements for Canada will be scrapped by March? I know it'll just be our best guess at this point, but the UK has already scrapped it. I'm hoping they'll at least remove the requirement at the land border and we can fly through SEATAC

I'd doubt it... My boss has dual citizenship (I think). She's been frustrated about testing to go back and forth to see her in-laws, and said they are tending to be more conservative about letting restrictions lessen at the border.

 

[StarSeven7]

Does anyone think the return test requirements for Canada will be scrapped by March? I know it'll just be our best guess at this point, but the UK has already scrapped it. I'm hoping they'll at least remove the requirement at the land border and we can fly through SEATAC

My guess is that they'll remove the additional arrival test for non-US arrivals first, then once they do that maybe they'll start looking into changing the testing requirements for all countries. I think they'll go to an antigen test before they remove testing completely.