Covid test

[jamaicajeanne]

original spanky,
Most CVS and Walgreens pharmacies use Quest Labs. In my case, CVS used a "partner lab". I contacted a CVS patient advocate for my full report and had it in my inbox in about 5 minutes.
In my case, CVS used Temple Labs in Chicago.

You do not have to test at a lab, you just need to know who (what lab) processed the test.

[MissJen]

Hi,
CILIA is an acronym for Clinical Laboratory Improvrment Amendmemts. CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) requires this as a national standard of care.
There are so many different Covid tests coming out...
The gold standard is the RT-PCR as this test is the most accurate in determining positivity.
My clinical opinion, as a nurse of 30 years, is that a lot of these rapid tests out there, currently, are not so great. Error rates around 38-42 percent, based on my research, at least for now. I hope this gets better.
In my opinion only, prior to flying, the only way any test is any good, is if you take it prior to travel and never leave home after and then do not breathe at all!
I just got back from French Polynesia with many protocols before and mandatory testing on day 4; a waste of time, money, resources; as is a covid test 10 days out.
Masking, hand washing, social distancing, quarantine prior to travel and after is key.
Prayers and fingers crossed that my Feb trip happens!
Numbers up in Jam like everywhere. We all need to just be personally responsible!
I hope my plans turn out. I miss Negril and my guy so much. Feb trip will be a year. It's time! We can all do new normal!