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How can I obtain a COVID PCR test and receive results in time for my flight from Australia to Thailand?

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Nov 12, 2020
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Mark ***********
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I'm concerned as my Thai flight is booked and my covid pcr test and not sure about receiving results in time and will need to be done 72 hrs before my departure flight. If I'm flying out Monday morning 10 am how do I get a test done and get results over the weekend ready to show immigration
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The user is concerned about obtaining a COVID PCR test and getting the results in time before their flight to Thailand. They need the test done 72 hours prior to a Monday 10 AM flight, with suggestions from commenters on where to get tested in Sydney. They mention various testing locations, costs, and timelines for receiving results, with insights on the reliability of these services, highlighting the unpredictability of test results. Commenters suggest booking the test as early as possible and considering potential delays.
Dave *********
Sorry mate but change your flight for 3 days later or at least 3 clear working days for the test..the clinics are very unpredictable. I wouldnt trust there timing .. mine was supposed to arrive Friday between 4.00pm and 8.00pm it arrived 1.45 am on the Saturday..I was supposed to fly at 2.40pm on that afternoon..they cut it fine ..
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Steffen *********
You can not show in handy! Need original letter...
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Mark ***********
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If you mean hand held phone a email is fine as long as you show them its from a doctor
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Jon *********
@Steffen ********
 its a mobile phone in english, only germans say handy.
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Cambodia **************
I wouldn’t go into a head test done then I would book it
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Ronald *********
How about your fit to fly?
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Mark ***********
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If I get that Friday afternoon at my doctor I hope that holds up if she puts a time on it
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Ronald *********
I did mine on Friday and results by email cost 100
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Mark ***********
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yeah In sydney the doctors work week end but not here in Qld
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Mark ***********
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so if I get results friday is that enough time
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Ronald *********
@Mark **********
 I got mine on Saturday and did my fit to fly on Sunday it worked I had two tests one was sent to the doctor and was free and the other I paid and was emailed to me. It worked but plenty of people have had the same issue

Keep asking
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Michael ********
What country you are in ?
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Graham ******
There is a cost tho, $150 I think
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Graham ******
I think it's qml pathology that does them in 24 hrs at some places , Google it and find out where one nearest U and U should be right
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Mark ***********
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australia
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Stuey ******
That’s why I booked my flight for a Friday
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Tony *********
And plus thai airways only fly out on Mondays now from Sydney
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Mark ***********
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@Tony ********
 yes that is correct makes it difficult but I went that way to eliminate stop over Singapore
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Tony *********
You pay little more but probably worth it in the end
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@Mark **********
 I'm thinking the same when I go
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Mark ***********
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im flying with thai airways repatriation its there way or the highway
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Jim ********
Test on Thursday, Results on Friday after 10am and that gives you your 72hours. Most labs and testing places will open at the weekends aswell
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Mark ***********
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Jim I went up and they said do it Friday and Ill have it in email by Sunday thats up to 48hrs thats good enough.
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Jim ********
@Mark **********
 perfect mate 👍👍
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Simon **********
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 in the UK we can do a test by post, 72 hours before flying then you get the results online. Presumably you can do the same in Australia?
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Jim ********
@Simon *********
 yeh I know how it works here mate but not in Australia so didn’t want to comment 👍
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Mark ***********
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Thanks Jim , yes Im driving up to the testing station now to inquire if they can assist me as for doctor if I get the F2F cert Im not sure Ill call my doctor.
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@Mark **********
 you in the U.K.?
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Mark ***********
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@Jim *******
 australia
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@Mark **********
 I know mate you’ve already told me 😂😂
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Mark ***********
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@Jim *******
 Australia
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@Mark **********
 oh well in that case I can’t help you because I have no idea how they do things over there 👍
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Mark ***********
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@Jim *******
 I think they work weekends Im heading up now to ask
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Tony *********
If your in Sydney

You can go to a testing station that they have now and they'll swab and ask them to give you a number to call and you can get an email within 24 hr but you have to pay 100 dollars
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Mark ***********
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@Tony ********
 I'm going testing station and they say no cost and will email results
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Tony *********
@Mark **********
 can I ask if your going for tourism for 3+ months ??
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Mark ***********
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@Tony ********
 retirement visa 12 months
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Dave *********
@Mark **********
 have you family members in Thailand Mark?

I’m on retirement in UK but not allowed back yet ..
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@Dave ********
 yes my wife is there
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@Mark **********
 ok thanks for the clarification Mark all the best with your test mate
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@Mark **********
 serious that's great
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