Which Pre-Entry COVID tests from US are valid for entry into Canada (from United States)

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Which Pre-Entry COVID tests from US are valid for entry into Canada (from United States)?
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Government has published list of acceptable Covid test types. As long as the test is of one of the below types, it should be acceptable regardless of where it was performed regardless of the provider.

URL - https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/driving-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-driving?utm_campaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utm_source=travel-covid_travel-restrictions_&utm_medium=redirect&utm_content=en#getting-tested

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These tests are considered acceptable molecular tests:

• PCR - Polymerase chain reaction
• RT-PCR – reverse transcription real time PCR
• Quantitative PCR (qPCR)
• Nucleic acid test (NAT) or Nucleic acid amplification test (NAATs)
• Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP)
• Isothermal amplification
• Droplet digital PCR or digital droplet PCR (ddPCR)
• RNA (Ribonucleic acid)
• Ct (cycle threshold)
• CRISPR
• Sequencing
• Next generational sequencing (NGS) or whole genome sequencing (WGS)
• Oxford Nanopore sequencing (LamPORE)
• Detection of the N gene
• Detection of Orf1a/b
• Detection of the S gene
• Detection of the E gene
• Detection of the RdRp gene

These tests use methods such as a nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, nose swab, or saliva sample. At this time, proof of having a vaccine will not replace a negative test result.

Learn more about COVID-19 diagnostic tests

The government will notify travellers should it become mandatory to obtain COVID-19 molecular tests from specific accredited laboratories or facilities.