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新冠/传染病检测COVID and Infectious Disease Testing

到检测点做新冠或其他传染病检测 This scene includes 12 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 检测人员.

Medical · 就医12 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

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Rapid On-Site Testing · 现场快速检测

basic
You

I need a COVID test for travel. My flight is in two days. Do you offer rapid tests?

我需要做新冠检测用于旅行。我的航班在两天后。你们有快速检测吗?

Yes, we offer rapid antigen tests with results in 15 minutes and PCR tests with results in 24 hours. Which does your airline require?

是的,我们提供快速抗原检测15分钟出结果,PCR检测24小时出结果。您的航空公司要求哪种?

You

They accept either one as long as it is within 72 hours. I will take the rapid test. How much is it?

只要在72小时内两种都接受。我做快速检测。多少钱?

The rapid test is $25. Results come with a printed certificate that you can use for travel. I just need your ID and contact information.

快速检测25美元。结果附带打印的证明,可以用于旅行。我需要你的证件和联系方式。

You

Here is my passport. Is the nasal swab uncomfortable?

这是我的护照。鼻拭子会不舒服吗?

It is a short swab — just inside the nostrils, not deep. A little ticklish but not painful. Results will be ready in about 15 minutes. Have a seat in the waiting area.

只是在鼻孔内部轻轻擦一下,不会很深。有点痒但不痛。结果大约15分钟出来。请在等候区坐一下。

Positive Result Consultation · 阳性结果咨询

intermediate
You

My test came back positive. What do I do now? I am supposed to fly tomorrow.

我的检测结果是阳性。我该怎么办?我明天要坐飞机。

I am sorry. You will need to postpone your flight. Current guidelines recommend isolating for at least five days from the date of your positive test or symptom onset.

很抱歉。您需要推迟航班。目前的指南建议从阳性检测日或出现症状之日起至少隔离五天。

You

I have mild symptoms — just a cough and slight headache. Should I see a doctor?

我症状很轻——只是咳嗽和轻微头痛。需要看医生吗?

For mild symptoms, rest and fluids at home are usually sufficient. However, if you are over 65, immunocompromised, or have chronic conditions, contact your doctor about antiviral treatment within the first five days.

症状轻微的话,在家休息和多喝水通常就够了。但如果您超过65岁、免疫力低下或有慢性病,请在头五天内联系医生咨询抗病毒治疗。

You

Can you give me a written proof of my positive result for my travel insurance claim?

能给我一份阳性结果的书面证明用于旅行保险理赔吗?

Yes, I will print an official test result document with the date, your information, and our clinic details. This should be sufficient for your travel insurance claim.

可以,我给您打印一份正式的检测结果文件,上面有日期、您的信息和我们诊所的详情。这应该足以用于您的旅行保险理赔。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

rapid antigen test

快速抗原检测

PCR test

PCR检测

printed certificate

打印证明

contact information

联系方式

short swab

简短擦拭

waiting area

等候区

postpone your flight

推迟航班

isolating for at least five days

至少隔离五天

immunocompromised

免疫力低下

antiviral treatment

抗病毒治疗

official test result document

正式检测结果文件

travel insurance claim

旅行保险理赔

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "covid and infectious disease testing" in English?
You can start with: "I need a COVID test for travel. My flight is in two days. Do you offer rapid tests?" (我需要做新冠检测用于旅行。我的航班在两天后。你们有快速检测吗?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "covid and infectious disease testing"?
You may hear: "Yes, we offer rapid antigen tests with results in 15 minutes and PCR tests with results in 24 hours. Which does your airline require?" (是的,我们提供快速抗原检测15分钟出结果,PCR检测24小时出结果。您的航空公司要求哪种?).
How many English phrases are in this "COVID and Infectious Disease Testing" scene?
This scene contains 12 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering rapid on-site testing, positive result consultation.

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