Post by
jenkinjt on Feb 13, 2021 12:43pm
KAI saliva test can't work in 15 minutes if Comp. must test
Just reading the company's circular for the December release... spit in a container and return to the company.. results in 24 hours.... Is this the test? Or is there another one... really doesn't sound like a "Home Test". Article also explains that it should not be used for definitive diagnosis. Does anyone have info more useful indicating why it is an advance from what is available? Thanks
Comment by
foofadooo on Feb 13, 2021 1:13pm
I believe "the home test" part of it allows you to spit in a test tube (no medical personnel involved) it is then sent to a lab for testing.....your results could be returned via email or text. Steve has stressed the 72 hr window before returning as being tight but doable. Responsibility would ly in traveller's hands. foof
Comment by
red2000 on Feb 14, 2021 8:41am
Just found this recent interview about Saliva test : https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/a-new-mcgill-study-has-found-the-saliva-test-is-as-efficient-in-detecting-covid-19-as-the-nasal-one-1.5268248?fbclid=IwAR3YiCp4DUlbBoF3ddJGxW0dFepwIVhWWgUT-Rcb3O6h5FVNiUwYqXBZyEE
Comment by
foofadooo on Feb 14, 2021 9:42am
Thanks for post Red.....this is a PCR test.....and what the government is demanding for travellers.....we can fulfil the obligations required. foof