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11 hours ago, fatcat04 said:

Yes, eMed was where we got our tests. They were recommended by our airline, United. We registered and downloaded the Navica app that works in tandem with the eMed tests. It was all seamless via our cell phone cameras and our results were posted on the Navica app within minutes. Having a helper while doing the test (though not necessary) is really helpful. Do however make sure about the expiration dates on the tests prior to ordering. 

Great!  Thanks for the info!  Now I can order the 6-packs knowing Royal Carribgean will accept them.

On 12/15/2021 at 3:25 PM, fatcat04 said:

It is confusing as there is an Abbott self test at Walgreens that is out there and it works the same BUT the test you have to order is the sealed QR coded proctored test named Abbott's BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag At-Home Test Kit. I think at present it may only be available in a 6 pack for $150. Everything you need is in that kit.

 

The proctored kit test works in exactly the same way as the non-proctored tests they sell. I actually bought one of the non-proctored ones from Abbott to just test out and see how tough it was and practice. They are like $25 for 2 at Walgreens. Just used my spare test recently due to some sniffles (negative, whew) before Thanksgiving. 

 

When these Abbott proctored tests first came out, the wait times to get a proctor were like 2 hours. Back in November our wait was like 3 mins. I can imagine at high travel times those times might be a bit longer. But it was very efficient, the app is easy to use, and I was happy with the ease of the experience. 

Thank you!  This is very useful information.  I've been looking for the At-Home tests.  Royal Caribbean sells them 2 for $69 or 3 for $99.  emed has the 6-packs you mentioned.  Obviously a better price, but I want to make sure the 6-packs direct from emed are accepted by RC before I spend $300 on 12 of them for our party.  Are those the ones you used?