Testing Requirements For Travel
Our testing meets the requirements for entry to Canada and the US. However we recommend confirming with your travel provider that this will be accepted by them as different travel providers may have different requirements.
Our reports have a QR code and meet the following requirements:
✔ Personal identifiers; name and date of birth
✔ Specimen collection date
✔ Type of test; Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) also known as a Lateral Flow Device (LFD)
✔ Outcome of test
✔ Telehealth service information
✔ The test must meet performance standards of ≥97% specificity, ≥80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/mL
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Order a Testing Device
To purchase one of our rapid antigen testing devices please see the following link: https://acculab.ca/product/covid-19-rapid-antigen-travel-test/
Testing and Appointment Procedure
Once you have booked your appointment you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join your testing appointment. Our virtual tele-health appointments are performed via Zoom. At your appointment time, join the appointment using the link ...
Do You Provide PCR Testing?
We do not offer PCR testing with our service. We do provide virtual rapid antigen testing. To book an appointment please visit www.acculab.ca/book.
Is this test the same as a PCR test?
No, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (or NAAT molecular-based) test is a different type of testing technology that may be able to detect the COVID-19 virus before and after the antigen testing window.