CDC Accepted for US Reentry - Rapid Test Kit for Travel

In this article, we will introduce two products (see [2] for more options) that can be used as proof of a negative COVID-19 test for travel:

1. iHealth Verified COVID Test Service
2. eMed™ Enabled COVID-19 At-Home Test Service

Learn more about CDC's COVID-19 testing requirement for international travel to the United States here.

Both verified tests meet the CDC's requirements for international travel to the United States. For other conditions such as a cruise, entry to a foreign country, private events, etc., it will depend on the specific organization’s requirements if a verified test can be accepted as proof of a negative test.

Video 1.  Easy Way How to COVID Test Back to U.S. - iHealth Self-Test (YouTube link)

iHealth Verified COVID Test Service

iHealth verified COVID Test Service is available for purchase. The verified tests meet the CDC's requirements for international travel to the United States.[1]

The iHealth verified COVID Test Service is a scheduled virtual meeting that lasts around 25 minutes. It is overseen by an iHealth proctor who will instruct you to collect the sample and perform the test to guarantee COVID-19 testing authenticity. iHealth will issue a report to your email after the COVID test is completed.  Note that iHealth verified COVID Test Service is available by appointment only. (Check the availability here.)

How it works

Here is how it works using iHealth verified COVID Test Service:

1. Order the Verified COVID Test Service ($24.99 per service)
• iHealth test kits are sold separately
2. Make appointment
3. Check your email for a ticket number to book an appointment
4. Take iHealth test kits with you in your travel bag
5. At the time of your appointment, an iHealth proctor will guide you through the testing
6. A verified test report will be emailed to you within 5 minutes after the test is complete
7. Show your negative result report to the airline, board and have a nice flight home

eMed™ Enabled COVID-19 At-Home Test Service

Figure 1.  BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card (approved for travel)

How it works

For roundtrip flights originating in the U.S., here is how it works using eMed At-Home Test Service:

1. Book your roundtrip flight
2. Order COVID-19 Antigen rapid tests on eMed.com
• Choose the right kind (see Figure 1)
3. Tests are shipped to your U.S. address (or local pick-up location)
4. Create a digital health pass account, download the app, and pack two (2) tests per person in your carry-on bag before leaving the U.S.
5. 1 Day before returning to the U.S., start your test session
6. Receive an eMed Lab Report with your test result
• Optional test result available in the NAVICA™ app
7. If negative, share your eMed Lab Report test result to board the return flight
8. Return to U.S.

Minimum Technical Requirements

Your device must meet the below requirements for a successful guided session.

1. Access to an internet connection with a minimum bandwidth of 650 kbps.
2. An internet-enabled device with a microphone, speakers, front-facing camera or webcam, and a supported browser as indicated below:
• Chrome / Firefox / Safari / Edge

Video 2.  How to do the home COVID test with a smartphone using eMed Test Service (YouTube link)

References

1. iHealth—Verified COVID Test Service for Travel
2. We Reviewed the CDC-Approved COVID Home Tests for International Travel—Here’s What to Know

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