bojackson Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 I've had the Antigen test done at the white frame lab in Soriana's parking lot but was wondering if they also did the PCR test, what their email turnaround time is and the approximate cost for the PCR test. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 When did you have the Antigen done? I do not thing they do the PCR test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dostortas Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 They do the PCR test there. $2000 pesos and 24 hours for results by email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPanda Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Still? Because I was informed they no longer do by someone who actually went there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrod Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 I called the national number and also the local Chapala Soriana. Both confirm that this location is currently out of testing supplies, and could not tell me when they will be back in stock to resume administering Covid tests. The PCR still costs $2990; the antigen is $489. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPanda Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Thanks, jrod. So it's not a question of not doing it, it's that they can't for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrod Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 53 minutes ago, AndyPanda said: Thanks, jrod. So it's not a question of not doing it, it's that they can't for now. That's my understanding. This location has run out of supplies before. Neither person I spoke with could give me an ETA for the needed testing supplies to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 And if you do the airport, get there very early. It took me 4 1/2 last Sunday to get mine. Fortunately, my flight was delayed or I would have missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Stephen White said: And if you do the airport, get there very early. It took me 4 1/2 last Sunday to get mine. Fortunately, my flight was delayed or I would have missed it. You were able to get the results of a PCR test the same day???? An antigen test is ready in minutes but a PCR requires 6+ hours in a laboratory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 12 hours ago, Mostlylost said: You were able to get the results of a PCR test the same day???? An antigen test is ready in minutes but a PCR requires 6+ hours in a laboratory. I just did the quick test. There were some Canadians there getting the PCR but those I talked to were there a day or two earlier than their flights to give them time to get the results back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 The Antigen "quick" test only works for flights to the USA. All other countries requiring a test ask for a PCR test which will be next day results. The OP was inquiring about PCR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterbr Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 How long for air travel is the Antigen test good for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 hours ago, rafterbr said: How long for air travel is the Antigen test good for? USA If you are arriving on a direct flight to the United States, your test must be done within the 3 calendar days before your flight to the United States departs. If you are arriving to the United States via one or more connecting flights, your test must be done in the 3 days before the first flight in your itinerary, but only if the connecting flights were booked as a single passenger booking with a final destination in the United States and any layovers no longer than 24 hours. If your connecting flight to the US was booked separately or a layover in your itinerary lasts longer than 24 hours or your travel is disrupted and you leave the airport, you will need to get tested within the 3 days before your flight that arrives in the US. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/covid-19_testing_required_US_Entry.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Mostlylost said: The Antigen "quick" test only works for flights to the USA. All other countries requiring a test ask for a PCR test which will be next day results. The OP was inquiring about PCR. List of Countries That Accept Antigen / Rapid Tests For Entry https://www.traveloffpath.com/countries-that-accept-antigen-tests-for-entry/ Austria Antigen test results issued within 48 hours of arrival in Austria EU+ or essential travelers only Belize Antigen test performed within 48 hours of the departing flight in Belize Belize is open to all visitors Bulgaria Antigen test performed 48 hours before arrival in Bulgaria Bulgaria is open to 80+ countries Croatia Antigen test performed within 48 hours before arrival in Croatia Croatia is open to all travelers Czechia Antigen test performed within 24 hours before first embarkation point EU+ or essential travelers only Denmark Antigen test performed within 48 hours of first embarkation point EU+ or essential travelers only Germany Antigen test performed within 48 hours before arrival in Germany EU+ or essential travelers only Ecuador Antigen test performed within 3 days before arrival in Ecuador Ecuador is open to all travelers France Antigen test performed within 48 hours before arrival in France France is open to most vaccinated travelers worldwide Finland Antigen test performed within 72 hours before arrival in Finland EU+ or essential travelers only Guatemala Antigen test performed within 3-days before departing flight into Guatemala Guatemala is open for all travelers Haiti Antigen test performed within 72 hours from first embarkation point Honduras Antigen test performed within 72 hours before arrival in Honduras Honduras is open to all travelers Italy Antigen test performed within 48 hours before arrival in Italy EU+ or essential travelers only Jamaica Antigen test performed within 3 days of the travel date Jamaica is open to all travelers Lithuania Antigen test performed within 72 hours of arrival in Lithuania EU+ or essential travelers only Luxembourg Antigen test performed within 72 hours from the first embarkation point EU+ or essential travelers only Namibia Antigen test performed within 7-days before departure from the first embarkation point. Norway Antigen test performed within 24 hours of departure from the first embarkation point EU+ or essential travelers only Panama Antigen test performed within 48-hours of arrival into Panama. Note: Some airlines will allow you to fly into Panama without the antigen test and take one upon arrival instead. Check with your airline to see if your flight qualifies. Panama is open to all travelers Peru Antigen test performed within 72-hours from departure of the last embarkation point Portugal Antigen test performed at most 48 hours before the first departure point to Portugal. Serbia For US travelers only: Antigen results issued no longer than 48 hours before arrival in Serbia Serbia is open for all travelers Sweden Antigen test performed within 48 hours before arrival in Sweden EU+ or essential travelers only Switzerland Antigen test taken 24 hours before the first embarkation and another rapid upon arrival EU+ or essential travelers only Turkey Antigen test performed within 48 hours of arrival. Turkey is open for all travelers UK Antigen test performed within 3-days before departure of the last direct flight to the UK. Entry into the UK is based on color-coded risk Ukraine Antigen test performed within 72-hours of arrival Ukraine is open for all travelers USA Antigen test within 3 calendar days before the departing flight into the USA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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