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Will a PCR POCT COVID test cause issues for immigration to Thailand if it doesn't state RT?

Kent *********
asked Dec 11, 2021
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Ok so I had my pet flight Covid test, here in the U.S. it states PCR POCT, which is the same test as the RT PCR, however it does not state RT, will this be an issue? Freaking out a bit as clinic said same test, just worried about immigration..,.
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The user is concerned about the PCR POCT COVID test results for their pet, which does not explicitly mention RT PCR. They are worried this might create issues during immigration. Comments suggest that the lack of 'RT' could potentially be problematic and encourage confirming the type of test results with the lab.
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James ********
James ********
It may be an issue. Have you asked the lab if they can give you RTPCR test results?

Is it this one you have taken ???

POC ...Point of Care test ??

Point-of-Care (POC) Tests

A POC test can rapidly screen people for COVID-19, with results usually ready in 20 minutes or

less. In certain settings, this can help to reduce the chances of outbreaks and control the spread

of COVID-19.

POC tests can be less accurate than the standard COVID-19 test, which is called a PCR

(polymerase chain reaction) test (see PCR Tests below for more information). This means that

POC tests have a higher chance of false results than PCR tests.

Because POC tests are less accurate than the standard COVID-19 test, POC test results are

considered “presumptive.” This means that the results have not been proven by a laboratory

test.

If your POC test result is positive, you will need to go for a standard COVID-19 PCR test for

confirmation.

Use of POC Tests

In most cases, POC tests are only recommended for screening people with no symptoms.
@Raimund ************
@DrDonna *********
Have you heard of the test he has taken ???
Kent *********
Kent *********
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leave today
Kent *********
Kent *********
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Ok so I arrived this morning, my only issue with my test was in San Francisco my first stop coming from Seattle, the guy checking for Cathay Pacific wanted to make sure it was an authentic document, so I signed on to the medical website and he screen shot a few pages. He said they would want to see this in Hong Kong. Nope all they did in Hong Kong was group us up and usher us towards our gate only checking passports and boarding passes. Upon arrival in BKk, first stop check Thai pass and Covid paper, she stamped it and I was on my way to the normal passport control, they looked at all paperwork and I got my 60 day stamp and on my way out, hooked up with my ride to the hotel where I was greeted by people dressed like spacemen, who then probed me, 6 hrs later I received my results, free to go do whatever I want…..
James ********
James ********
@Kent ********
please let us know what happens as this is new report re test documentation.

With your health care provider documentation...its a huge help.

Safe travels.a
Kent *********
Kent *********
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James ********
James ********
@Kent ********
🙏🙏🙏
Kent *********
Kent *********
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flying to bangkok with the 24 hour quarantine
Kent *********
Kent *********
OP
my health care provider added the rt-pcr verbiage with an explanation so all looks good
James ********
James ********
@Kent ********
when is your flight date ?

Are you flying to Bangkok or Phuket ?
James ********
James ********

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