htkodiak Posted September 17, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Have any Veterans out there used the VA for a rapid test prior to cruising ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted September 17, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 17, 2021 a quick google search Can I be tested for COVID-19 at a VA health care facility? We offer diagnostic testing for Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care and meet the CDC testing criteria. At this time, we're not charging a copay for testing. For your safety, please don't go in person to a VA health care facility without an appointment. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoperDK Posted September 18, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 18, 2021 As a Veteran, I wouldn't rely on their ability to produce a 2 day turnaround. Sorry, but they are overwhelmed and not reliable. At this point, I would have a solid Plan A and Plan B to meet the requirements. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brkintx Posted September 18, 2021 #4 Share Posted September 18, 2021 2 hours ago, RoperDK said: As a Veteran, I wouldn't rely on their ability to produce a 2 day turnaround. Sorry, but they are overwhelmed and not reliable. At this point, I would have a solid Plan A and Plan B to meet the requirements. Especially right now… I do a lot of work for VA’s and many of our projects are administratively slowed to allow staff to meet the soaring need for [mental health] services after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. (No political message intended.) Things will hopefully normalize over the next weeks / months as they get a handle on things… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeal Posted September 18, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Our local VA is only doing testing on veterans in their medical system who are experiencing symptoms of Covid. There is not a guaranteed return time for the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS CRUZIN Posted September 18, 2021 #6 Share Posted September 18, 2021 16 hours ago, RoperDK said: As a Veteran, I wouldn't rely on their ability to produce a 2 day turnaround. Sorry, but they are overwhelmed and not reliable. At this point, I would have a solid Plan A and Plan B to meet the requirements. Go to covidclinic.org and see if they have a testing site near you. 2 hours or less notification of the results. Rapid testing. $129.00 My insurance Humana, does refund that to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htkodiak Posted September 18, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted September 18, 2021 17 hours ago, RoperDK said: As a Veteran, I wouldn't rely on their ability to produce a 2 day turnaround. Sorry, but they are overwhelmed and not reliable. At this point, I would have a solid Plan A and Plan B to meet the requirements. We definitely have a plan A and B this would be plan C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted September 18, 2021 #8 Share Posted September 18, 2021 21 hours ago, htkodiak said: Have any Veterans out there used the VA for a rapid test prior to cruising ? I asked my nurse over the phone during a phone appointment if the antigen test was available, how to make an appointment and how long till you get a result. The answers were, yes it’s available, just call for an appointment. And didn’t know how long for results. Said to ask when making the appointment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted September 18, 2021 #9 Share Posted September 18, 2021 6 hours ago, htkodiak said: We definitely have a plan A and B this would be plan C The plan B for .me is the approved home E-Med tests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoperDK Posted September 19, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 19, 2021 7 hours ago, ALWAYS CRUZIN said: Go to covidclinic.org and see if they have a testing site near you. 2 hours or less notification of the results. Rapid testing. $129.00 My insurance Humana, does refund that to me. Unfortunately, my state (Alabama) doesn't have any testing availability according to that site. I recently returned from a family visit and had symptoms (vague sinus/headache, flushing) and I tried to get a covid-19 test and the earliest I could find (with symptoms) was 3 days out and only a PCR test was available. My husband, a couple of weeks ago, was notified that he was in close contact with a breakthrough case. He was able to get a same day rapid test and had a negative result within 2 hours. So, testing availability is a fluid situation. BTW....a local Urgent Care suggested I get an over the counter rapid test for my situation. I had to try a couple of places to find one (a double test) and it was easy and I was negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpirate Posted September 19, 2021 #11 Share Posted September 19, 2021 My wife is scheduled for surgery st the V.A.next thursday and she goes tuesday to get a covid test to determine if they will do the procedure. I dont know if that is different circunstances or not plus we are in south carolina.they obviously get them back quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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