The latest over-the-counter Covid tests can be done in the comfort of home and deliver results in as little as ten minutes, helping you keep your gatherings safe
While going to a doctor’s office or pharmacy to get tested for Covid is still your best option, a number of manufacturers have released self-serve Covid tests that are FDA-authorized for home use.
It’s worth nothing that these rapid home Covid tests are only used for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, and not for any other viruses or pathogens.Most of the new at-home rapid Covid tests will give you results back in 10-15 minutes — much faster than even the rapid Covid tests you get in person.
Cue Health’s at-home Covid test delivers PCR-quality molecular results straight to your smartphone in 20 minutes. The company says the test can also detect the Omicron variant .The FDA still recommends going to the doctor if you have serious symptoms or are concerned about possible exposure to Covid. However, the latest at-home Covid tests arefor use under an EUA . That essentially means that the rapid home testing kits are only authorized for use so long as the FDA deems necessary.
Of course, any Covid test or diagnosis should be taken seriously, so speak to your doctor if you have concerns about using a Covid test at home.The On/Go Covid-19 Antigen Self-Test uses a shallow nasal swab that you can administer on yourself, with results in just ten minutes . The company says its test detects the antigen protein of all known major Covid-19 variants, including omicron.
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