Yesterday, I took a rapid covid test, which came up positive. Although the policy for reporting positive tests changed yesterday, the CECC told me to take a PCR test yesterday. So I took the PCR test yesterday, but they didn’t answer the question about how long it would take to get the results or how to get them. I took the PCR test at a general hospital in Taoyuan. I have been in home isolation since yesterday.
Does anyone know how, where, and when I will get the results? I tried calling the CECC but the line is understandably and perpetually busy
Yes, I had my PCR test done around noon on Tuesday, received an SMS early Wednesday morning saying that I was positive. Results should be sent to you soon.
They should contact you, as slawa mentioned, but you can also find the test result info on the NHI app, if you have national health insurance. Registering can be a bit of a pain though. Good luck!
Yes, back in Mid-March it cost me NT$3500 for a pre-departure test (collect results next day) or if in a hurry, NT4500 and get the result late the same day.
Sorry, but I’m pretty dumb. So if I tell them I want to travel on holiday this summer & need a PCR test to enter XYZ country, I will be charged more pesos?
If so, why would I tell them I’m planning to travel? Can’t I just say I thought it would be a good idea to get a test done?
No. The only people who can get a PCR test at NHI prices are people with a positive rapid test.
Besides, the NHI test result won’t be good enough to travel, it will be just a text message, or a message on the NHI app. For travel you’ll need a certificate which they’ll only give you if you specifically get a PCR test for travel.