CCE Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 Is there a reason to buy Optum instead of Emed? Emed is cheaper and Optum is currently out of stock. Just want to make sure there isn't a reason that I need to buy Optum instead of Emed. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 Welcome to the message boards! There's no difference other than the quantity you can buy of kits. FWIW, I've ordered all my kits from emed CCE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 Just different vendors for the same test. CCE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCE Posted January 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 Thank you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK2793 Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 I wish I knew about Emed when I ordered 6 tests …….. $150 for 6 from Emed compared to $198 for 6 from Optum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 I found that I was ale to use my FSA/HSA debit card through Emed and I was not able to through Optum, so I ordered through Emed. That and the price made a big difference to me. ChrisK2793 and CCE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 21 minutes ago, Kathleen said: I found that I was ale to use my FSA/HSA debit card through Emed and I was not able to through Optum, so I ordered through Emed. That and the price made a big difference to me. Strange, I used my HSA with no issues with Optum... We only needed the 3-pack (2 of us), but the 6-pack is definitely the better deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuttMutt Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 They are pretty similar selling the same tests. Some people have had issues here and there with each of them. I have been keeping a bit of information here for others interested in the expiration dates and any issues with shipping. CCE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amymarie78 Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 So its just my husband and I cruising... Do I need to order more than two kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, amymarie78 said: So its just my husband and I cruising... Do I need to order more than two kits? It's good to have a spare kit or two. I've heard stories of failed proctored tests that needed to be redone. Causes were user error and connectivity issues, among others. VirtKitty and amymarie78 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: 14 minutes ago, amymarie78 said: So its just my husband and I cruising... Do I need to order more than two kits? It's good to have a spare kit or two. I've heard stories of failed proctored tests that needed to be redone. Causes were user error and connectivity issues, among others. Tony at the La Lido Loca YouTube channel inadvertently demonstrated this during his walkthrough video of taking a proctored test. @SpeedNoodles shared a link of his experience on this thread. CCE and amymarie78 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amymarie78 Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 Thanks for the info... I think i'll go with the six pack to be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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