Cruisemama84 Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Question on the self administered tests purchased from optum. There’s not much instructions and it’s says to not open the box until your ready to test. Does anyone know if you have to have an emed appointment set up or do you just logon whenever your ready to take it? Also any idea on the hours that someone is available to proctor? We are driving to our cruise and want to leave early Friday morning (like 5 am) to get to Florida from Pennsylvania for our Sunday cruise, and would like to take the test prior to leaving that morning but can’t figure out if that will be possible. thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluer101 Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 No appointment, 24/7, just log on and follow the instructions, straight forward. MattyDubz11, CruiseGus and PPPJJ-GCVAB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 You do not need an appt. Just log in and click on take a test. The proctors are available 7 days a week around the clock. We took ours at 4 am on a Friday and there was no wait! There are a number of you tube videos showing you how to take the test if you would like to familiarize your self with it beforehand. That's what I did, so I knew what to expect. CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 I like this video because he screws it up and has to start over. He makes a mistake so YOU don't have to! (Not on purpose, but it definitely helps to see his mistake). Iluv4n6 and MattyDubz11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 @SpeedNoodlesThat is the video I watched!! Definitely made me more comfortable before signing on, especially after seeing him mess up ! SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Each person will need their own account to test, that is how you will get the results. I believe you can set up your accounts now by scanning the QR code on the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisD Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 If u are buying the 6 pack of covid tests for yourself and friends, do you have to list your friends name when ordering or can you just list your name and anyone can use the tests once purchased? Also , do you have one account or does each person/non family member create their own accounts? Thank you. Appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 You can do the tests that morning before you leave. There are proctors 24/7. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. I found it helpful to have someone else to hold the phone while I took the test, but it can be done alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 The stuff I'll recap isn't entirely clear so....to recap: You can order as many tests as you want from Optum but each person using a test that you acquired must have a separate account. The eMed test from Optum can be done from a pc by heading to this link https://www.emed.com/, click on the log in button (top right) and select the create account option. Do this for each person in your party..... or.... If you would like to use your phone to complete and record your test results use the available Navica app. The Navica app is available for both iphone and android. Head to the appropriate app store and download it. Again, install the app on the phone of each person in your party taking the test. Go through the same process to create an account on the app if you chose this method and I recommend the app over a PC because you have easy digital access to your test results. As well, you'll also get an email the provides your test result and a printable page that lists the information needed to clear COVID boarding protocols. I recommend you print out a hard copy of the test results page and carry it with you to the terminal putting in a place you can easily and quickly grab it, i.e., don't pack it and be "that person" rummaging through bags to find your test results and holding the line up. If you're using a PC, see the video above posted by Space Noodles If you're using the phone app, it is super easy and straight forward to use. On the Navica home page after you've created your account, select I have a test/start testing option. After that you're set. The app will walk you through the whole process for each person. Again, even using the phone app, you'll get an email with a hard copy test result page...... see my comments about that above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Kathleen, IRMO12HD, BeachGal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 9 hours ago, KrisD said: If u are buying the 6 pack of covid tests for yourself and friends, do you have to list your friends name when ordering or can you just list your name and anyone can use the tests once purchased? Also , do you have one account or does each person/non family member create their own accounts? Everyone will create their own accounts. It doesn't matter whose name is on the initial order. Anyone can use the tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK2793 Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 A vaccinated 10 year old can use these tests, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 11 hours ago, ChrisK2793 said: A vaccinated 10 year old can use these tests, correct? Yes WesKinetic and ChrisK2793 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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