This similar to another question about Covid testing and entry requirements for Italy. Has anyone used XpresCheck for PCR or Antigen Testing? Is a Rapid PCR test the same as an antigen test? I'll be going to Italy in November '22. Currently the requirements are PCR Test (molecular swab test) taken with a negative result 72 hours before arrival or antigen test taken 24 hours before arrival again with a negative result. I've checked into Walgreens and CVS and they can't turn around results w/in 72 hours. My departure is from San Antonio, and I'm hoping to connect in Atlanta. Hartsfield Jackson has a XpresCheck where they can conduct a Rapid PCR test they say with results w/in 60 minutes. Is anyone familiar with XpresCheck? I tried to phone XpresCheck but hung up after 20 mins.
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Gettysburg PA
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I wouldn’t worry too much right now about a trip in November
Entry requirements are VERY likely to change ( talk of dropping test requirement next month)
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I used XpresCheck at Liberty airport Newark NJ last September for my flight to Rome as there were no rapid tests available in Delaware. It was a Rapid PCR test and the results were ready in 50 minutes. The only downside was the price, $250, because they did not accept insurance.
RDJ
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OP
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Thanks ridejo. Yes you're right, hence the question on the travel forum. I don't want to waste money on flights (through Atlanta), or this test if I get rejected by the Italian officials.