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How can I find an RT-PCR test before departing Kentucky to Thailand?
I leave in 3 days and I'm having a hard time finding an RT-PCR before departure in Kentucky. Anyone else had this problem?
Answer summary
A user is seeking advice on obtaining an RT-PCR test before their departure to Thailand from Kentucky, with only three days left. Responses suggest various options including CVS, Walgreens, and specific testing facilities in Louisville that offer quicker results for a fee. Alternative suggestions include checking local health resources and airport testing services.
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Andy *******
Why Kentucky? Nobody lives in Kentucky
Derek *********
Walgreens/cvs
Jeff *********
CVS and it's free, at least it was for us in October.
Free if you don't have health insurance.
Free if you don't have health insurance.
Greg *******
What city are you in? I used this place in Louisville. $200 but results back in 2 hours. Better to be safe than sorry w the free ones that take up to 3 days.
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Roger *******
Call the County Health Department they can tell you where to have it done in your area.
Keven ****
You'd probably have better luck in a US group?
Someone in your state might have a better idea than people in Thailand. 😃
Someone in your state might have a better idea than people in Thailand. 😃
Carlos *********
Airports usually have testing. It's ~200
Ron *********
Cvs, when you make appointment online, check yes to being in contact with someone who had covid, government pays for it then.
If the result doesn't come back in time, CVG has onsite 60 minute testing RT-PCR testing, $200.
Pretty much all airports do, it's a big moneymaker right now, but make sure now, that's your last resort.
If the result doesn't come back in time, CVG has onsite 60 minute testing RT-PCR testing, $200.
Pretty much all airports do, it's a big moneymaker right now, but make sure now, that's your last resort.
Kathy ****************
If all of the appointments look like they're booked at 12:01 a.m. go online and the appointments are scheduled for the next day they booked them 3 days in advance
Jeremy ********
@Ron ********
when I went to cvs the test was free it took 20 hours to get the results emailed to me
Logan *******
OP@Jeremy *******
@Ron ********
do you guys know if Walgreens is being accepted? that's waayyy closer to me than CVSJeremy ********
@Logan ******
if it’s the “travel” or RT-PCR test you’re good to go..stay away from the 15 min antigen test to do air travel it’s not accepted by the airlinesRon *********
@Jeremy *******
maybe it was Walgreens, but I set up appointment online and after answering the questions I was given a price of $130 and asked how I would pay, so I made another appointment checking that box yes and they didn't ask for payment.Logan *******
OP@Jeremy *******
also did the Thai airport have a hesitancy about as accepting the CVS test?Ron *********
@Logan ******
yep, $200 at JFK airport, I didn't give a shit, it said RT PCR test and I found out about cvs and Walgreens to late I thought. The RT thing throws you off, nobody at CVS would say yes it's an RT-PCR test, they just said it's the test we give to travel.Like Jeremy said, it's a PCR test and in the end that's what they need.
Jeremy ********
@Logan ******
yes it needs to be the RT-PCR test for airlines…the RT-PCR is the one they stick up your noseLogan *******
OP@Ron ********
ahhh, bet you got r@ped on price then😕Ron *********
@Logan ******
I had a problem getting an appointment at a time that made me feel comfortable and just said fuq it and did it at the airport.Ron *********
Logan Addis cvs test is good, lots of people have done it
Logan *******
OP@Jeremy *******
ok, I just thought I read somewhere that if it didn't say "RT" in front of PCR that they weren't having itJeremy ********
@Logan ******
a PCR test is a PCR test to them…you still need to get one once you land hereLogan *******
OP@Jeremy *******
did you say you'd been in contact with a positive case?Jeremy ********
@Logan ******
no I setup an appointment did it via drive thru service and it was emailed to me the next dayLogan *******
OP@Ron ********
awesome, thanks!Ron *********
@Logan ******
yo, make sure now, start searching your airport, like I said that's your insurance policyJeremy ********
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