What COVID-19 Tests Does Japan Accept?
Vitality team understands the strict Japan requirements for international travel. The methods below are acceptable for travelers between USA to Japan.
- Rapid nicking enzyme amplification reaction (NEAR) Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) technology – ID Now by Abbott. Results < 1 hour.
- RAPID Automated RT-PCR, NAAT. Results < 2 hours.
- RT-PCR (NAAT). Results < 8 hours.
- RT-PCR (NAAT). Results < 24 hours.
Sample collection method is valid only for one of the following.
Nasopharyngeal Swab／Nasal Swab※／Saliva／Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal Swabs
※Nasal Swab is valid when the test method is Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAAT) .
Vitality has both of the above mentioned test which are NEAR and Rapid as well as conventional RT-PCR’s.
* We selected this particular technology for Japan Pre-Travel testing due to it being highly accurate and accepted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA).
FAQ:
- How does the Covid-19 Program work?
- Why Choose Vitality Urgent Care for Travel Between USA and Japan Testing?
- Is an appointment required to be tested?
- Does it hurt to get tested?
- What types of tests are available?
- How Do I Get My Results?
- How long before I receive my results?
- How will I receive my results?
- Will I be charged for a COVID-19 test?
- Will additional testing or research be performed on my sample?
- What Kind of Testing Do You Use?
- What is the turnaround time for RT-PCR testing?
