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新冠 / 传染病检测COVID / Infectious Disease Testing

旅行中需要做新冠或其他传染病检测 This scene includes 13 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 检测站工作人员 / 药剂师.

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Getting a Rapid Test · 快速检测

basic
You

Hi, I need a COVID test. My flight back to China requires a negative result. Do you offer rapid tests?

你好,我需要做新冠检测。回中国的航班要求阴性结果。你们有快速检测吗?

Yes, we offer rapid antigen tests. Results are ready in 15 minutes. It's $25 without insurance. Do you need an official printed certificate, or is a digital result OK?

有的,我们有快速抗原检测。15分钟出结果。没有保险的话25美元。你需要正式打印的证明还是电子结果就行?

You

I need a printed certificate with a QR code. My airline specifically asked for that.

需要有二维码的打印证明。航空公司特别要求的。

No problem — we can provide that. I'll need your passport and flight information. The test is a nasal swab. Have you done one before?

没问题——可以提供。需要你的护照和航班信息。检测是鼻拭子。以前做过吗?

You

Yes, I've done it before. Go ahead.

做过。来吧。

OK, tilt your head back slightly... I'm going to insert the swab into each nostril for about 5 seconds. It might feel a bit uncomfortable. Ready? ... All done. Please have a seat in the waiting area. Your result will be ready in about 15 minutes.

好的,头稍微往后仰……我要把拭子伸进每个鼻孔大约5秒。可能会有点不舒服。准备好了吗?……好了。请在等候区坐一下。大约15分钟出结果。

You

Thank you. What if it comes back positive?

谢谢。如果是阳性怎么办?

If it's positive, you should isolate and contact your airline about rebooking. We can also refer you to a telemedicine doctor who can prescribe antiviral medication if needed. You may also want to check your travel insurance for coverage of trip delays.

如果阳性,你应该自我隔离并联系航空公司改签。我们也可以帮你转介远程医生,需要的话可以开抗病毒药。你可能还要查一下旅行保险是否覆盖行程延误。

PCR Test at a Lab · PCR核酸检测

intermediate
You

My destination requires a PCR test, not just a rapid test. Where can I get a PCR test with results within 24 hours?

目的地要求PCR核酸检测,不只是快速检测。哪里可以做24小时内出结果的PCR?

We partner with LabCorp. They offer expedited PCR results in 12 to 24 hours. The cost is $150 for the rush service. Standard processing is 2 to 3 days for $85. Which would you prefer?

我们和LabCorp合作。他们提供加急PCR,12到24小时出结果。加急150美元。标准处理2到3天,85美元。你要哪种?

You

I'll take the rush service. My flight is in 36 hours. Will the report include the lab's official letterhead and my passport number?

我要加急的。我的航班在36小时后。报告上会有实验室的正式抬头和我的护照号码吗?

Yes, the report will have the lab's letterhead, your full name as it appears on your passport, your date of birth, passport number, sample collection time, and result time. It meets international travel requirements. You'll receive it by email, and we can also print a hard copy.

会的,报告上有实验室抬头、护照上的全名、出生日期、护照号码、采样时间和出结果时间。符合国际旅行要求。会发到你邮箱,我们也可以打印纸质版。

You

Perfect. I'll need both email and a printed copy. Let's do it.

太好了。邮件和纸质版都要。开始吧。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

rapid antigen test

快速抗原检测

certificate

证明/报告

digital result

电子结果

nasal swab

鼻拭子

flight information

航班信息

tilt your head back

头往后仰

nostril

鼻孔

waiting area

等候区

isolate

自我隔离

rebooking

改签

antiviral medication

抗病毒药

trip delays

行程延误

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "covid / infectious disease testing" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I need a COVID test. My flight back to China requires a negative result. Do you offer rapid tests?" (你好,我需要做新冠检测。回中国的航班要求阴性结果。你们有快速检测吗?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "covid / infectious disease testing"?
You may hear: "Yes, we offer rapid antigen tests. Results are ready in 15 minutes. It's $25 without insurance. Do you need an official printed certificate, or is a digital result OK?" (有的,我们有快速抗原检测。15分钟出结果。没有保险的话25美元。你需要正式打印的证明还是电子结果就行?).
How many English phrases are in this "COVID / Infectious Disease Testing" scene?
This scene contains 13 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering getting a rapid test, pcr test at a lab.

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