TheRick Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 The last thing we need to do for our August cruise is get the proctored home test. I was going to get them from Optum. Im worried about how long they are good for. Does anyone know how long they are good before expiring? Should I wait until it get closer to August to order them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 The minimum expiration date you should be getting now would be the end of 2022. That said no harm in waiting until 2-3 weeks prior to order. TheRick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, TheRick said: The last thing we need to do for our August cruise is get the proctored home test. I was going to get them from Optum. Im worried about how long they are good for. Does anyone know how long they are good before expiring? Should I wait until it get closer to August to order them? Yes, order them in early July just for your own peace of mind! But, I don't think it would be a problem otherwise. I think the kits they send out now will still be good in August, that's just 2+ months away. Also, give Abbott a call or email: https://www.abbott.com/contact.html TheRick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 Be sure someone will be home when they are delivered. The kits should not be left in excessive heat, it can have a negate impact on their performance. TheRick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl1976 Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 We cruised in Feb 2022 , and I ordered my tests in Jan 2022, the expiration date on them is Nov 2022. So go ahead an order them., you should be fine. TheRick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 I ordered ours in January and the expiration date of end of November 2022. Our cruises are July and August but I didn't want to wait to order the closer to time and chance of there being a supply issue. Like others have stated, make sure someone can bring them inside once they are delivered especially since it is now summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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