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Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home tests. COVID-19 testing can help you know if you have COVID-19 so you can decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness and taking steps to lower your chances of spreading the virus to others.
25 wrz 2023 · Self-tests for COVID-19 give rapid results and can be taken anywhere. Self-tests detect current infection and are sometimes also called “home tests,” “at-home tests,” or “over-the-counter (OTC) tests.” They give you results in 10-15 minutes and are usually antigen tests.
These at-home OTC COVID-19 diagnostic tests are FDA authorized for self-testing at home (or in other locations) without a prescription. Tests are available online or at local stores...
6 lis 2024 · At-home over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 antigen tests, often referred to as rapid tests, detect proteins called antigens from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
7 lut 2022 · A step-by-step guide to doing an at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test. Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for at least 30 seconds. The kit comes with two tests. Each contains three main items: a collection swab, a test strip and a small vial of liquid. Place them all on a clean surface.
20 wrz 2023 · At-home COVID-19 kits allow you to collect samples and detect active COVID-19 infections. But what if you have at-home COVID-19 tests nearing expiration or expired on your shelf? Companies arbitrarily set the original test dates because these diagnostic at-home tests were developed rapidly. So check your boxes before you toss them.
9 wrz 2024 · At-home COVID-19 tests, also known as rapid antigen tests, are convenient and accessible, and now, U.S. households can once again order four free tests. But be careful. The test results can be wrong.