Covid testing at Papeete airport PPT. PCR or Antigen? Please help.

[Lapcheong]

Hi. Posting here for the first time. Windstar requires PCR testing to appear at the port prior to embarkation. All are tested upon arrival at PPT airport. I’ve been told by TripAdvisor forum FP visitors that it’s PCR testing, but Windstar says it is antigen testing. Please help anyone in the know. Thanks.

[broberts]

See page 2 of https://fr.calameo.com/read/0034615036d4208c49c0e

The test is self administered RT-PCR. 

 

https://tahititourisme.ca/en-ca/stakeholder/safety-ambassador-program/

[Lapcheong]

Thanks so much! Now to convince Windstar.

[broberts]

1 hour ago, Lapcheong said:

Thanks so much! Now to convince Windstar.

 

It's not just the type of test, there are requirements for how the test is carried out. From https://www.windstarcruises.com/health-safety/pre-departure-embarkation/

 

"Please note that PCR tests must be administered by an accredited facility, home test kits will not be accepted."

 

The airport test is described as a "self-test".