Fast PCR Result in Santo Domingo

10POSTS

5 years ago

Can anyone recommend a clinic in Santo Domingo where I can get quick results for a PCR test in order to travel?聽 I鈥檓 going to Puerto Rico, which requires results to be within 72 hours of taking the exam.

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Dancliff Member

2POSTS

5 years ago

hello

Fast means in two days right?

if yes go to HOMS hospital in Santiago, i have done mine a week ago. the give it in 2 days

planner Dominican Republic Expert

17780POSTS

5 years ago

Seriously Santiago is not Santo Domingo as requested!

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2VPsoldier Serial expat

553POSTS

5 years ago

Hahahaha - well, if SD can't accommodate, and if Robert has a vehicle, HOMS is a straightforward drive......just depends on the need. Remember, it's the roads and city traffic that slow things in the DR, not the distance...imho....cheers

planner Dominican Republic Expert

17780POSTS

5 years ago

Well I am pretty damn sure you can get a test here in the biggest city in the country....聽

windeguy Serial expat

714POSTS

5 years ago

Getting the results for the PCR test quick enough for the Canadian 72 hour requirement, I understand, has been aided by the labs providing the time when the test results are provided to the client not by when the samples were taken.聽聽See what that are doing?

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WillieWeb ViP

1660POSTS

5 years ago

Try this..... call and ask your questions

windeguy Serial expat

714POSTS

5 years ago

WillieWeb wrote:
Try this..... call and ask your questions

PCR tests are not needed for US citizens to fly. The US Embassy posted locations where Antigen tests can be done before entering the USA.聽聽Maybe the Canadian Embassy has a complete list for Canadians and the PCR test (CMC in Cabarete is still not one of those places).

planner Dominican Republic Expert

17780POSTS

5 years ago

#10

And now Americans will need to quarentine聽 10 days when they return home.

WillieWeb ViP

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5 years ago

#11

I only suggested calling & asking.

I am aware it is the US announcing this list....
The lab might offer all types - just ask !

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windeguy Serial expat

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5 years ago

#12

planner wrote:
And now Americans will need to quarentine聽 10 days when they return home.

Good luck with enforcing that.聽 We are in the realm of "state's rights" versus what the Federal government can mandate on that issue.聽 But it will scare people away from travelling.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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5 years ago

#13

No idea on that but you are right it will discourage travel.

windeguy Serial expat

714POSTS

5 years ago

#14

planner wrote:
No idea on that but you are right it will discourage travel.

In most countries,聽 a state of emergency can be declared and people forced to stay home along with other violations of human rights by the government. The maximum 45 day State of Emergencies in the DR, for example.

The US laws given to the Federal government to enforce that are very specific.聽 All of the rest of the laws are enforced state by state, which is called "state's rights".聽 Makes it virtually impossible for the Federal government to force people to quarantine in the US, wear masks, restrict business hours, etc. since those are within the rights of each state.

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planner Dominican Republic Expert

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5 years ago

#15

Yes I understand and that makes it difficult in many states.聽 The federal will do what it can but states will do what they want.

DRVisitor Serial expat

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5 years ago

#16

Are the labs backed up? How long is typical for result now?

windeguy Serial expat

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5 years ago

#17

DRVisitor wrote:
Are the labs backed up? How long is typical for result now?

For exactly what test?

DRVisitor Serial expat

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5 years ago

#18

Any of the covid tests especially PCR. I've been hearing tests been running out.

WillieWeb ViP

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5 years ago

#19

I expect the line ups depend on the day in question

WestJet Canada flies Saturdays.... avoid Wed/Tues
Friday would be a good day for a short line.... or Sat Am

2VPsoldier Serial expat

553POSTS

5 years ago

#20

Willie - WestJet flies on Saturdays!! I thought only Tues and Thurs (and Fridays during High Season - when the world runs normal!!!. I'll have to stop and check with them soon next time I am in Calgary - likely all flights remain cancelled for the next few weeks.... cheers!!

WillieWeb ViP

1660POSTS

5 years ago

#21

One flight a week these days - it seems...POP

The testing line will be larger 2-3 days before th flight - my guess

BTW... WestJet takes your reservation for any other then bumps you to Saturday
That's been posted here

RobertH66 Member

10POSTS

5 years ago

#22

As for the US government enforcing 10-day quarantine, there is no enforcement mechanism of any kind.

RobertH66 Member

10POSTS

5 years ago

#23

I tried calling Laboratorio Referencia, but it was impossible to get through on the phone. I tried another laboratory (Amalia, or something like that). They only give tests with a doctors prescription, and there is no guarantee of fast results. Puerto Rico insists on a 鈥渕olecular test鈥�, and I don鈥檛 know if that is only PCR or if it includes antigen tests as well.

In the end, I didn鈥檛 go to PR because getting a timely test result was too much effort.