Lois Larson
XpresCheck, which first launched as a pilot at John F. Kennedy International Airport, has opened two COVID-19 testing facilities at Newark Liberty International Airport. The first testing centre opened in December 2020 on the third level of Terminal B, with the second centre opening in August 2021. The centres offer rapid antigen and PCR tests, with results available the same day.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Testing Available | Yes |
| Testing Provider | XpresCheck |
| Testing Type | PCR, Antigen, Antibody |
| Testing Locations | 2 |
| Testing Hours | 6 a.m. - 7 p.m., 7 days a week |
| Results Delivery | SMS, Email |
| Result Delivery Time | Same day for antigen and rapid PCR tests, 12-24 hours for PCR tests |
| Walk-Ins | Accepted |
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What You'll Learn
XpresCheck offers COVID-19 testing at Newark Airport
XpresCheck offers COVID-19 testing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The testing facility is located on the third level of Terminal B and is the second XpresCheck testing site at the airport. The first XpresCheck site opened in December 2020 and is located in a different part of the airport. The testing centres are intended as a pre-flight testing resource for travellers, with a capacity of 800 tests per day across the two sites.
XpresCheck offers rapid tests that can produce results in as little as 13 minutes. The tests have not been FDA cleared but are authorised by the FDA for emergency use. The company also provides lab results directly to patients to show they've been tested and ensure hassle-free travel, avoiding any quarantines.
The XpresCheck testing facility at Newark Airport is partnering with various organisations to make testing available. Test results will be texted to passengers the same day for antigen and rapid PCR tests, and within 48-72 hours for other tests.
XpresCheck initially began as a pilot at John F. Kennedy International Airport and was one of the first COVID-19 testing locations at a U.S. airport.
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Testing available for incoming and outgoing passengers
COVID-19 testing is available for all incoming and outgoing passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport. The tests are provided by XpresCheck, which has two test locations at the airport. Testing hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
XpresCheck offers antigen and Rapid PCR tests, with results available the same day. They also offer RT-PCR tests, with results available within 48 to 72 hours. The tests are not FDA-cleared but are authorised by the FDA for emergency use.
The testing facilities are located in Terminal B, with the second facility opening in February 2021. The centres are intended as a pre-flight testing resource for travellers, with a testing capacity of 800 tests per day.
Passengers can also get an antibody test, which can provide results in as little as 13 minutes. This test is designed to show that passengers have been tested and can travel hassle-free, avoiding any quarantine requirements.
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Results available via text or email
COVID-19 testing is available for all incoming and outgoing passengers at Newark International Airport. Testing is provided by XpresCheck, which has two test locations at the airport. XpresCheck offers rapid tests that can produce results in as little as 13 minutes. These rapid test results will be texted to passengers the same day for antigen and rapid PCR tests. Passengers can also expect to receive results within 48-72 hours via text or email.
In addition to XpresCheck, Genesys Diagnostics is another provider of COVID-19 PCR testing at the airport. Lab test results from Genesys Diagnostics are typically available in 1-2 days but may take longer due to the surge in COVID-19 cases and increased testing demand.
For those who are unable to access the airport for testing, CityMD Newark Urgent Care is another option for walk-through coronavirus testing.
Passengers are advised to check the specific test requirements for their destination, as some locations may require a negative COVID-19 test result before travel.
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Testing hours are 6 am-7 pm, 7 days a week
Covid-19 testing is available at Newark Airport for all incoming and outgoing passengers. Testing is provided by XpresCheck, which has two test locations at the airport. Testing hours are 6 am-7 pm, 7 days a week.
XpresCheck offers rapid antigen and PCR tests, with results for the former available the same day and results for the latter available within 48-72 hours. The tests are available for both passengers and employees, and they can also be used to obtain an antibody test.
The testing facilities are located in Terminal B, with the second testing centre opening in February 2021. The tests are intended as a pre-flight testing resource for travellers, with the company aiming to provide lab results directly to patients to ensure hassle-free travel.
XpresCheck's Covid-19 testing facility at Newark Airport opened on September 8, 2020, and has a total testing capacity of 800 tests per day. The tests are not FDA-cleared but are authorised by the FDA for emergency use.
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Testing costs vary depending on the speed of results
Genesys Diagnostics also provides COVID-19 PCR testing at the airport with results typically available in 1-2 days. The cost of this test is also not publicly available.
For reference, Glasgow Airport's COVID Testing Centre offers PCR tests with results available in 12 hours for £150, or 24 hours for £80.
Additionally, the BinaxNOW Antigen home kit is sold as a six-pack for $150, which equates to $25 per test.
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Frequently asked questions
The XpresCheck testing facility is located on the third level of Terminal B.
XpresCheck offers antigen and Rapid PCR tests. They also offer antibody tests.
Results for antigen and Rapid PCR tests are available the same day. Results for other tests are available within 48-72 hours.
Information on the cost of the tests is not available.
The COVID-19 testing hours of operation are 6 a.m. - 7 p.m., 7 days a week.
