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What are the requirements for COVID-19 testing to fly from London or Abu Dhabi to Bangkok?

COVID-19 Testing RT-PCR Travel Requirements Thailand Immigration PCR Test vs RT-PCR Test

Jan 1, 2021

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Good day 

& HNY 

Has anyone had any issues with a PCR test rather than stated RT-PCR test requirements 

For flying out of london / Abu to BKK 

They seem to be the same standard from reading so far . 

Thank you

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Travelers need to ensure that their COVID-19 test results specifically state 'RT-PCR' to avoid being denied boarding for flights to Bangkok from London or Abu Dhabi. Many travelers have reported issues when their test results did not include 'RT', leading to denied boarding and the need for additional tests. It's important to understand that 'RT' refers to Reverse Transcription, which is crucial in the context of the test required for international travel to Thailand.

Len *********

Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction aka RT-PCR

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Adrian ***************

No RT means Real time and there are rapid test that are not the same as the RT-PCR I had a doctor break the info do better to go to a travel clinic that specializes in travel vaccinations and has a lab I got mine with in an HR FYI

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Thanks for the information.

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Valerie **********

I believe the RT means rapid test-PCR, therefore, they are both the same.

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Valerie **********

I just called and found out the difference. You need to ask for the PCR text. Takes 48 hours to get results. The same drive through sites can do both. Make sure you ask for PCR. Good luck.

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@Valerie *********

it is Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction

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In Australia a friend was at the airport getting docs checked when they noticed his covid test result was MISSING the RT and only said PCR ...wasn't allowed to leave and had to wait around 14 days more ...needed new test and new COE

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Valerie **********

Mine was a rapid test (RT)and says

COVID-19Ag

SARS-CoV-2

It does not abbreviate the Rapid Test. Is this OK? Where can I find out in writing?

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Valerie **********

doesn’t the RT mean rapid Test? We must get rapid tests or we won’t get the results in time to travel.

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@Valerie *********

yep , test results must say RT-PCR ....All good ...my mates Doc forgot the RT bit

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Ադամ ********

Yes, gobsmacking nonsense, THESE test results.

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Ադամ ********

And the instructions in the test packet. Normally thrown away. 2 negatives test from different sources last week. Both useless for boarding flight to Thailand.

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Thanks for the info!

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Tony *******

Yes, many have.

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Stuart *********

Lots of previous posts on forums stating that unless your certificate states RT-PCR then high likelihood of being denied boarding.

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Michael *******

Your covid test must be RT-PCR otherwise you will be denied boarding

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