rabin1 Posted September 24, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 24, 2021 HI I live here in Ft. Lauderdale and I decided to see if I could find a place besides CVS to get quick tests for you guys. I did find and here is the info 1. they have two locations within 7 to 10 minutes of the port they are Ft Lauderdale and Davie 2. they do drive up usually no wait so I guess you could go in a cab 3. they also make appointments 4. results in 30 minutes. 5. all great reviews I looked them up as well 6. Cost is $85 will not take insurance will give receipt for you to file with your carrier 7. Name of company is Synergy DX. I called them very very nice . I am going to use them In there Ft. Lauderdale location Good luck with the testing for everyone Kathy 7 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted September 24, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 24, 2021 4 hours ago, rabin1 said: HI I live here in Ft. Lauderdale and I decided to see if I could find a place besides CVS to get quick tests for you guys. I did find and here is the info 1. they have two locations within 7 to 10 minutes of the port they are Ft Lauderdale and Davie 2. they do drive up usually no wait so I guess you could go in a cab 3. they also make appointments 4. results in 30 minutes. 5. all great reviews I looked them up as well 6. Cost is $85 will not take insurance will give receipt for you to file with your carrier 7. Name of company is Synergy DX. I called them very very nice . I am going to use them In there Ft. Lauderdale location Good luck with the testing for everyone Kathy Thanks, Kathy. I'm watching this issue closely because I have a cruise departure on January 2 and a flight on December 31, all booked before the CDC moved the goalposts again. With any luck, by then they'll figure out that testing vaccinated people joining other vaccinated people is a waste of time for everybody. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lka1012 Posted September 26, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Thank you for this info. I arrive in FL on Dec 8 (very late since I work that morning). I can ride share there Thurs or Fri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucky21 Posted September 27, 2021 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2021 TY for the reply, Kathy: Hopefully an antigen test is enough to get us on an international flight☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 28, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/26/2021 at 11:33 PM, bucky21 said: TY for the reply, Kathy: Hopefully an antigen test is enough to get us on an international flight☺️ I am going on an International Flight next week and will be doing the Antigen Test. What airline are you flying? Example, I am on United and they actually tell you on the website which tests are acceptable and the time frame you need to use. Antigen Rapid works for my trip🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LadyBerard Posted October 4, 2021 #7 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 4:55 PM, SargassoPirate said: Thanks, Kathy. I'm watching this issue closely because I have a cruise departure on January 2 and a flight on December 31, all booked before the CDC moved the goalposts again. With any luck, by then they'll figure out that testing vaccinated people joining other vaccinated people is a waste of time for everybody. I sure hope you're right that we don't have to get tested, as we also have a cruise departing 1/2/22 and will be flying to FLL on 1/1/22. We do have the tests which we ordered from emed; however, I am technically challenged and am worried about taking them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted October 4, 2021 #8 Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, LadyBerard said: I sure hope you're right that we don't have to get tested, as we also have a cruise departing 1/2/22 and will be flying to FLL on 1/1/22. We do have the tests which we ordered from emed; however, I am technically challenged and am worried about taking them. Good morning, I think testing will be in place long beyond January. That is only 3 months away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBerard Posted October 4, 2021 #9 Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Lois R said: Good morning, I think testing will be in place long beyond January. That is only 3 months away. Unfortunately, I think you're right. A girl can dream though! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_drew Posted October 4, 2021 #10 Share Posted October 4, 2021 OK, so I know that there have been posts to the contrary, but the FLL airport testing center evidently DOES allow incoming passengers to be tested. I've spoken to two different people, and had an online "chat" with someone, and each confirmed that arriving passengers are allowed to use the airport covid test facility. I took a screen shot of our conversation but when I tried to paste it here, it didn't work. On my "chat" I pointed out to him that the on-line form only allows FLL as the originating airport and he said "I know". I then asked if I should just not fill that part out and he said "yes", so that's what I did on my form. I still put my flight information and then for the arriving flight info, I still filled out FLL (even thought the departure line also shows FLL). I have a printed out confirmation with date, time and QR code, an e-mail confirmation, and a text confirmation. Also, if you look at the FLL airport facility on the NOMI Health website, there is a box that states "the site is open to consumers that can provide proof of travel plans to or from FLL on any airline, e.g. valid airline ticket, boarding pass or confirmed (paid) flight itinerary. There is a fee for testing at this site: $106 for PCR test; $74 for a rapid antigen test." SO, I hope this helps anyone who, like me, has been obsessing about this testing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted October 5, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Nomi Health @ FLL https://testing.nomihealth.com/easy_registration/34/onsite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted October 5, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 5, 2021 good for back up plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye10640 Posted October 11, 2021 #13 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) On 10/4/2021 at 6:17 PM, alex_drew said: OK, so I know that there have been posts to the contrary, but the FLL airport testing center evidently DOES allow incoming passengers to be tested. I've spoken to two different people, and had an online "chat" with someone, and each confirmed that arriving passengers are allowed to use the airport covid test facility. I took a screen shot of our conversation but when I tried to paste it here, it didn't work. On my "chat" I pointed out to him that the on-line form only allows FLL as the originating airport and he said "I know". I then asked if I should just not fill that part out and he said "yes", so that's what I did on my form. I still put my flight information and then for the arriving flight info, I still filled out FLL (even thought the departure line also shows FLL). I have a printed out confirmation with date, time and QR code, an e-mail confirmation, and a text confirmation. Also, if you look at the FLL airport facility on the NOMI Health website, there is a box that states "the site is open to consumers that can provide proof of travel plans to or from FLL on any airline, e.g. valid airline ticket, boarding pass or confirmed (paid) flight itinerary. There is a fee for testing at this site: $106 for PCR test; $74 for a rapid antigen test." SO, I hope this helps anyone who, like me, has been obsessing about this testing! Good to know, thanks! Now i have a backup plan for my backup plan...lol Edited October 11, 2021 by Buckeye10640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooh/tigger Posted October 22, 2021 #14 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 10:43 AM, rabin1 said: HI I live here in Ft. Lauderdale and I decided to see if I could find a place besides CVS to get quick tests for you guys. I did find and here is the info 1. they have two locations within 7 to 10 minutes of the port they are Ft Lauderdale and Davie 2. they do drive up usually no wait so I guess you could go in a cab 3. they also make appointments 4. results in 30 minutes. 5. all great reviews I looked them up as well 6. Cost is $85 will not take insurance will give receipt for you to file with your carrier 7. Name of company is Synergy DX. I called them very very nice . I am going to use them In there Ft. Lauderdale location Good luck with the testing for everyone Kathy We will be flying all day Thursday. So we plan to test on Friday. staying at Lago Mar. what places for the rapid test are closest to that resort that the Celebrity cruise will accept for boarding? or should we just go to a place that will be easier to get in to? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbfb Posted October 24, 2021 #15 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/4/2021 at 6:17 PM, alex_drew said: OK, so I know that there have been posts to the contrary, but the FLL airport testing center evidently DOES allow incoming passengers to be tested. I've spoken to two different people, and had an online "chat" with someone, and each confirmed that arriving passengers are allowed to use the airport covid test facility. I took a screen shot of our conversation but when I tried to paste it here, it didn't work. On my "chat" I pointed out to him that the on-line form only allows FLL as the originating airport and he said "I know". I then asked if I should just not fill that part out and he said "yes", so that's what I did on my form. I still put my flight information and then for the arriving flight info, I still filled out FLL (even thought the departure line also shows FLL). I have a printed out confirmation with date, time and QR code, an e-mail confirmation, and a text confirmation. Also, if you look at the FLL airport facility on the NOMI Health website, there is a box that states "the site is open to consumers that can provide proof of travel plans to or from FLL on any airline, e.g. valid airline ticket, boarding pass or confirmed (paid) flight itinerary. There is a fee for testing at this site: $106 for PCR test; $74 for a rapid antigen test." SO, I hope this helps anyone who, like me, has been obsessing about this testing! Are they open every day including holidays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Cruisers2 Posted October 26, 2021 #16 Share Posted October 26, 2021 May I ask, how do you get to terminal three? TINA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooh/tigger Posted October 28, 2021 #17 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Is this testing site approved for cruises? We fly all day on Thursday and thought we'd get tested here on Friday. https://synergydx.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted October 31, 2021 #18 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) On 10/11/2021 at 12:32 PM, Buckeye10640 said: Good to know, thanks! Now i have a backup plan for my backup plan...lol Yes, the testing service is open to consumers that can provide proof of travel plans to/from FLL on any airline. (per there CHAT feature with a live person). From 7 am - 9 PM FYI Edited October 31, 2021 by DaveOKC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Boston Posted November 5, 2021 #19 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Has anyone had any experience with Lab Doctor for a Covid antigen test in Ft. Lauderdale? The location on 17th St. seems really convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted November 6, 2021 #20 Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) I’m staying in Las Olas and there is a CVS close by. Can Brits just walk in and get a test? What ID would we need? What is the CVS charge please ( we cannot access the cvs site as we are not in the USA so please don’t say look at the site!!!) Thanks Edited November 6, 2021 by little britain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted November 6, 2021 #21 Share Posted November 6, 2021 @little britain - I just did a mock booking on the US CVS website. There was no mention of cost but an appointment is required. Intro: For faster registration, have the following items with you. Insured: Insurance card Uninsured: SSN, driver’s license, or state ID Vaccinated: COVID-19 vaccination card Series of standard questions Results filtered by availability for rapid antigen test: Fort Lauderdale - 1700 S Federal Hwy Poct Covid - 19 Testing Site, 1700 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 UNFORTUNATELY THERE ARE NO AVAILABLE APPOINTMENTS FROM TODAY TO THE 19th (as far out as the scheduling goes): No openings found at the closest 25 locations to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted November 7, 2021 #22 Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, capriccio said: @little britain - I just did a mock booking on the US CVS website. There was no mention of cost but an appointment is required. Intro: For faster registration, have the following items with you. Insured: Insurance card Uninsured: SSN, driver’s license, or state ID Vaccinated: COVID-19 vaccination card Series of standard questions Results filtered by availability for rapid antigen test: Fort Lauderdale - 1700 S Federal Hwy Poct Covid - 19 Testing Site, 1700 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 UNFORTUNATELY THERE ARE NO AVAILABLE APPOINTMENTS FROM TODAY TO THE 19th (as far out as the scheduling goes): No openings found at the closest 25 locations to you. Thanks for this! I’m very concerned that nothing is available for the next 2 weeks.. as we only arrive 7 days before sailing and as you know we cannot access the website until we are in the USA! Checked the SynergyDX one you first mentioned but that seems to redirect you to a different site for travel needs which are posted to you… and I thought the tests had to be videoed or something 🤷♀️!! It’s so much easier in Europe when RCI send you the link to hook the test with their provider!!! Edited November 7, 2021 by little britain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted November 7, 2021 #23 Share Posted November 7, 2021 @little britain - tests, conducted in person or via zoom, need to be observed by a medical professional. Test results are then emailed to you for presentation at check-in. I would try contacting SynergyDX via their website (https://synergydx.com/contact-us/) and asking them your specific questions. If you can't find an appointment have you considered doing the proctored "at home" test from your hotel? See some of the threads about Binaz test. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted November 7, 2021 #24 Share Posted November 7, 2021 @capriccio - thanks again -your help is invaluable! I have sent them a msg- lets see what they say! I see in the info on the solvhealth.com site when you click to book it says : Self-Pay. Appropriate for: Travel, Employment, Peace of Mind. The cost of this test includes a CLIA-Certified PCR Report approved for travel from SynergyDX. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted November 7, 2021 #25 Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, little britain said: @capriccio - thanks again -your help is invaluable! I have sent them a msg- lets see what they say! I see in the info on the solvhealth.com site when you click to book it says : Self-Pay. Appropriate for: Travel, Employment, Peace of Mind. The cost of this test includes a CLIA-Certified PCR Report approved for travel from SynergyDX. @little britain-Hope it all works out! Come back and report your experience. We'll be cruising in mid-March and I'm already getting nervous about the process especially since I have 2 siblings and their spouses cruising with us and arriving a few days before. Edited November 7, 2021 by capriccio 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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