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Covid tests and more

Posted by Vicki and Robin on January 13, 2021, 2:28 pm

We went to the lab in Melaque today. They definitely have the PCR test. It takes 24 hours for the result and is 1500 pesos. I spoke to the woman who runs the lab. She speaks English.

Also. I spoke to Dr Ernesto Cabajaf-Real (SP?). He said there had only been one Covid case reported in the last two weeks.

FYI

Vicki and Robin

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Posted by Marie on January 13, 2021, 3:58 pm, in reply to "Covid tests and more"

that sounds great, do they email you the results?
accepted by major airlines ?

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Posted by Tami on January 13, 2021, 4:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

Would like to hear from people who took the covid test in Melaque and returned to Canada~ is it accepted by the Airlines?

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Posted by ElkeG on January 13, 2021, 4:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

Tami, a friend flew to Vancouver from PV Saturday on Air Canada, her test results were accepted without any problems.

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Posted by Briant on January 15, 2021, 11:53 am, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

Thanks for the info. Can a credit card be used for payment?

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Posted by Daniel H on January 13, 2021, 7:12 pm, in reply to "Covid tests and more"

Real data (personal experience), thank you Vicki and Robin! (and you ElkeG)

Assuming Dr Ernesto Cabajaf-Real is the Dr. at the local clinic?

Only question not answered is "does the lab send results by email?" When I got tested for antibodies a few months ago they did.

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Posted by Katherine on January 14, 2021, 6:57 am, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

charlie had the test in the morning and results were back by email at 4:00 pm...

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Posted by Charley on January 14, 2021, 1:25 pm, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

does the test results have to be in a printed format for the Airline to accept?
are the Arrivecan forms available and filled at the airport?

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Posted by Roberta N on January 14, 2021, 2:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

I also wondered if they need to be printed and if you need an appointment at the clinic. Always great to hear from someone who made the trip (US for me).

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Posted by Katherine on January 14, 2021, 4:21 pm, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

Always good to have the printed form.. but not sure what each country is requiring ...
no appointment needed...

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Posted by Felipe on January 16, 2021, 5:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

I’m confused. I called the lab today in Melaquee the one across the street from Dr. Woo
And the woman who answered said they do not do the PCR test; only antigen tests. Am I thinking of the wrong lab? Which lab has the PCR tests and do you have a phone number to call? Many thanks,
Felipe

Philipmirkin@hotmail.com

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To Felipe

Posted by Vicki and Robin on January 16, 2021, 10:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

The lab I went to was across from Dr. Woo. Not only did the woman who ran things come out and talk to us, there was information posted about this test. It says PCR and she referred to it as PCR. It takes 24 hours for the results which is consistant with information available about this test.

If you're asking for a phone number, perhaps you called the wrong lab?

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Posted by Teri on January 14, 2021, 10:28 pm, in reply to "Covid tests and more"

We went to the lab in Melaque today as well. We leave next week for Canada and wanted to check if an appt was needed for the PCR test. Talked to a woman (The Dr I’m assuming, not the receptionist as she spoke very little English. The Dr spoke English and explained to us that appointments were not needed if your flight was in the next few weeks as they just received 100 examination kits and only needed if you were leaving in a few months. You will need your passport to fill out the paperwork.

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Posted by Monte M on January 15, 2021, 11:58 am, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

We, and that includes me, we, might have covid and not even know it and it ain't pretty.

this is from the alternet, a known left-pinky sympathizing news source

Lung damage after COVID-19 is worse than smokers' lungs: surgeon

[www.alternet.org]

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Posted by Briant on January 17, 2021, 9:00 am, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

What is the address of the lab?

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Posted by Vicki and Robin on January 17, 2021, 11:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

Hi: It's on Gordiano Guzman calle. I don't have a number but it's up from Centro de Salud, across from Dr. Pimiento Woo's office. Look on the wall on the right as you enter. You'll see a notice (among many) on the wall about the PCR test, in case the clerk doesn't speak English.

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Posted by Pablo on January 18, 2021, 1:33 am, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

Briant, just following up on Vicki and Robin's info, the clinic is at 22 Gordiano Guzman. Here's a screen shot from Google street view, you can see the dentist sign beyond

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Location of Lab in Melaque

Posted by Briant on January 18, 2021, 8:56 am, in reply to "Re: Covid tests and more"

Thanks, Pablo, Vicki and Robin

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