COVID PCR AND RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS FOR TRAVEL
SPECIAL ALERT - PCR TESTS - December 31, 2021 - 11.10 am - important update
The lab contacted us at 5.30 am. They have a critical equipment failure. They have been working around the clock to correct this but have advised us to not send PCR tests to them today as they will not be able to run them.
However, we are making arrangements with Dynacare Lab in Montreal to process our swabs. We will courier swabs twice daily starting at 1 pm today. The lab tells us to expect an estimated turnaround time of 36 hours. We hope it is that quick. Therefore we will be seeing our travellers as usual for PCR testing.
For travellers awaiting results from December 29 and 30:
We expected that there was little chance of you receiving your report in time for your flight unless you already had. However some reports are arriving and being sent out now.
We will be refunding the cost of the test for those who have not received their results and have missed their flight. The clinic will be calling you next week to arrange this.
For future bookings
We will likely open online bookings again this afternoon.
The lab contacted us at 5.30 am. They have a critical equipment failure. They have been working around the clock to correct this but have advised us to not send PCR tests to them today as they will not be able to run them.
However, we are making arrangements with Dynacare Lab in Montreal to process our swabs. We will courier swabs twice daily starting at 1 pm today. The lab tells us to expect an estimated turnaround time of 36 hours. We hope it is that quick. Therefore we will be seeing our travellers as usual for PCR testing.
For travellers awaiting results from December 29 and 30:
We expected that there was little chance of you receiving your report in time for your flight unless you already had. However some reports are arriving and being sent out now.
We will be refunding the cost of the test for those who have not received their results and have missed their flight. The clinic will be calling you next week to arrange this.
For future bookings
We will likely open online bookings again this afternoon.
PCR test (RT-PCR)
For international travel
For return to Canada from the US
$198 - Results in 26-36 hours*
We are not doing PCR testing on December 25
For return to Canada from the US
$198 - Results in 26-36 hours*
We are not doing PCR testing on December 25
Expedited PCR test (RT-PCR)
Early morning special courier run to laboratory
$298 - Results same afternoon/evening*
We are not doing expedited PCR testing on December 25
$298 - Results same afternoon/evening*
We are not doing expedited PCR testing on December 25
Rapid antigen test
For air travel to the US
For international travel where accepted
$80 - Results same day
We are open for rapid antigen testing on December 25
For international travel where accepted
$80 - Results same day
We are open for rapid antigen testing on December 25
MOBILE TESTS
We test groups of 5+ at home or onsite
PCR: $350 per person
Rapid antigen: $150 per person
We test groups of 5+ at home or onsite
PCR: $350 per person
Rapid antigen: $150 per person
Which test do you need for overseas?
You can check with your airline and at the appropriate website of the country you are visiting. Air Canada lists country requirements. The PCR test (RT-PCR) is, to our knowledge, accepted everywhere.
We are available
We stop testing in the afternoon but we are working until late in the evening sending out reports and available to you until 10 pm by phone or by email (quickest) seven days a week.
How to book
Click one of the buttons above to book online. This is the best way to set up an appointment. If you have no computer, call 613-733-5553 to book.
* Rarely results can take longer due to lab delay
You can check with your airline and at the appropriate website of the country you are visiting. Air Canada lists country requirements. The PCR test (RT-PCR) is, to our knowledge, accepted everywhere.
We are available
We stop testing in the afternoon but we are working until late in the evening sending out reports and available to you until 10 pm by phone or by email (quickest) seven days a week.
How to book
Click one of the buttons above to book online. This is the best way to set up an appointment. If you have no computer, call 613-733-5553 to book.
* Rarely results can take longer due to lab delay