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Rapid covid test

Nor
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Nor
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Posts: 206

Rapid covid test
9/16/2021 at 5:34 PM

Can anyone tell me what the cost is For a rapid. Covid test for travelling at keystone centre or the one behind ACC
curlysister
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curlysister
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hmmm
9/16/2021 at 7:30 PM

I don't believe you can get a rapid test for travel at either of those locations. I believe that Elite Safety Services is the only place in Brandon.
Nor
Joined: Oct 2012
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Nor
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 206

Covid test
9/16/2021 at 8:02 PM

Some people say I can get the test for travel and some say no I tried the number to call the sites and waited on hold for over 2 hr. and didn’t get to talk with anyone
Mac72
Joined: Jul 2020
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Mac72
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Earlier discussion
9/16/2021 at 8:25 PM

There was discussion a week or so ago
Hers link might answer some questions for you

https://ebrandon.ca/messagethread.aspx?message_id=1075276&cat_id=3
BTS
Joined: Mar 2012
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BTS
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Testing
9/16/2021 at 9:06 PM

Elite is $359. Star Labs in Winnipeg is $169 , if you are travelling through Winnipeg. Test results 15 minutes for antigen.
Abbysmum
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Abbysmum
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Tests
9/16/2021 at 10:11 PM

BTS said "Elite is $359. Star Labs in Winnipeg is $169 , if you are travelling through Winnipeg. Test results 15 minutes for antigen. "
Star Labs are $350 for a PCR, which is what I believe Elite offers. Turn around time is about 24 hours..

Most places still require a PCR test for travelling. If you're leaving Canada, you for sure need a PCR or equivalent to re-enter. Make sure you know where to get the right test before trying to come home if this applies to you.
Abbysmum
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Abbysmum
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No
9/16/2021 at 10:17 PM

Nor said "Some people say I can get the test for travel and some say no I tried the number to call the sites and waited on hold for over 2 hr. and didn’t get to talk with anyone "
It says it right on the website for testing.

If people without symptoms require a test for the purpose of pre-travel, they should seek testing at a private facility. https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/testing/index.html
BTS
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BTS
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Testing/travel
9/17/2021 at 9:27 AM

I’m flying Delta to the States. Only a Antigen test is required. I will need a PCR to come home, I will get that just before I leave the US. I was told by daughter who was here during the summer, the CVS Pharmacy does a drive through and it is free.
BTS
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BTS
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Testing costs
9/17/2021 at 9:30 AM

However I do believe that it was free because she is insured, I likely will have to pay. I will try to find out how much that is and then post.
BTS
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BTS
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Trave cost
9/17/2021 at 9:41 AM

It is $139 at the CVS Pharmacy for uninsured, that is USFunds.