State expands trusted partners for inter-island, domestic travel program

Trusted travel testing partners are increasing in Hawaii as the air travel industry continues its slow bounce back.

The state has added the city’s mobile testing unit at the Honolulu airport as one of the new trusted partners for interisland COVID-19 testing.

The mobile lab was originally only available to first responders, and airport and city workers, but is now available to local residents and visitors traveling from county to county.

Up to 10,000 test per day can be processed at the lab, and the results can be obtained within three to six hours.

This is just one of several new trusted partners for the state. Negative test results will be accepted from the new partners starting Nov.17.

The latest additions of partners are outlined in the list below:

Testing is available with the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaiʻi’s Consortium, through an agreement with the City and County of Honolulu, at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (test site is at the Diamond Head Tour Group area just past Baggage Claim 31) and the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel on the island of O’ahu. Pre-register online at www.oahucitypass.lumisight.com or walk-in on site. We offer “gold standard” FDA EUA PCR based mid-turbinate tests. Results are provided in 3-6 hours and are available for ages 5 and older at a cost of $125. Health insurance accepted subject to the policies of your insurer.

S&G Labs Hawai’i LLC – Testing services are available throughout the state for walk-ups and appointments. All lab tests processed locally with fast 24- to 36-hour turn-around time. Kamaʻāina rates available for travelers. Tests available for ages 5 and older. Find more information, including locations and testing availability, or to schedule appointments, visit www.sglabshawaii/covid19.com or call 808-329-9675.

Additionally, inter-county passengers arriving in Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi and Maui counties may bypass the mandatory 14-day quarantine if the test sample is taken within 72 hours of departure and processed by one of three local laboratories, regardless of where the sample was taken. The result must be reported on the TTP Results Form.

Clinical Labs of Hawai’i – Testing available at many locations statewide (Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Mauʻi, and Hawaiʻi Island). A lab order from a licensed healthcare provider in the State of Hawaiʻi is necessary. Appointments required. For more detailed information, please visit clinicallabs.com/covid.

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS) – Testing requires a lab order and collection by a licensed healthcare provider in the State of Hawaiʻi. Test results from DLS Guam also accepted. More information at dlslab.com/covid-collection.

S&G Labs Hawai’i LLC – Testing services available throughout the state for walk-ups and appointments. All lab tests processed locally with fast 24- to 36-hour turn-around time. Kamaʻāina rates available for travelers. Tests available for ages 5 and older. Find more information, including locations and testing availability, or to schedule appointments, visit S&G Labs Hawaii or call 808-329-9675.

Article first appeared on Hawaii News Now