skrink Posted November 10, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Hi fellow cruisers, I just discovered that there are no sites available in my state or region for rapid antigen testing, which I understand is a requirement by Atlas within 72 hours before the trip. I checked Walgreens and they listed the closest facility as in Virginia and I’m in Iowa. Seemed odd, but that’s what it said when I tried to get one today. How did Atlas handle pre-trip testing for you? Rapid antigen testing within 72 hours of sailing could mean getting it at home before I leave, but if that’s the case and tests aren’t available, do they accept results from one of the other kinds of tests? I sail in January and Atlas hasn’t provided information on this yet. TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicd1969 Posted November 11, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Can you get a PCR test instead of antigen? Over here in the DC area, PCR results have been coming with about 24-48 hours turnaround. Of course, the situation in Iowa may be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakcove Posted November 11, 2021 #3 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I would consider checking with Atlas to see if they would accept a "medically supervised" home test. Most of the the large lines are. I will doing mine this morning for a sailing on Saturday. Check Emed.com, Bianox Abbott test that you order online. Price includes online video monitoring and supervision of the test. This is not the same as test you can find in some drug stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrink Posted November 12, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted November 12, 2021 On 11/11/2021 at 6:34 AM, kayakcove said: I would consider checking with Atlas to see if they would accept a "medically supervised" home test. Most of the the large lines are. I will doing mine this morning for a sailing on Saturday. Check Emed.com, Bianox Abbott test that you order online. Price includes online video monitoring and supervision of the test. This is not the same as test you can find in some drug stores. Good suggestion, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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